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Back to school special

I can hardly believe I’m typing this, but it’s time for a bunch of local schools to start thinking about heading back for the upcoming semester! Whether you’re totally jazzed or have the end of summer scaries, we have a great deal for you if you’ve been thinking about upgrading to an intermediate or professional model instrument: a free flute or piccolo stand! The Indy Flute Shop has 4 options available for this special offer, all by K&M: your choice of a flute or piccolo stand, with either a 4-leg compact base or a larger base with 3 legs. I personally use the 4 leg compact flute stand because the legs fold up and store inside itself, making it super compact to throw in my purse or better yet, Fluterscooter bag! You can receive one of these free stands with an eligible upgrade of a flute or piccolo from the Indy Flute Shop–just click here to make an appointment to come test some out! See you soon!

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Jul 21, 2022 No Comments

Re-introducing myself

Hey there! In the spirit of getting back to more regular posting on here and social media, I thought it would be appropriate to introduce myself to any new followers and re-acquaint myself with others. My name is Erin, and I manage the Indy Flute Shop at Paige’s Music, which was opened in 2008 to better serve the needs of intermediate to professional flute players in Indiana. I’ve been here since March 2013, after finishing my Masters in Music Education at Butler University, where I studied with Karen Moratz. Although this isn’t a traditional teaching job per se, I still get to work with students of all levels to help them choose their next perfect instrument, so it truly is a perfect fit for me. My undergraduate degree is actually in Psychology from the University of Evansville, so I consider myself pretty well-rounded and can psychoanalyze you while you shop for a flute (kidding, kidding). In all seriousness, I really do love what I do, and I always hope that comes across when I’m working with anyone from an excited beginner to a professional player. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Colin–we’re celebrating 20 years of togetherness this summer!

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Feb 10, 2022 2 Comments

150th Anniversary Sale

We’re celebrating the 150th anniversary of Paige’s Music all 2021, but April is extra special–we’re giving you $150 off any Premier rental or purchase (no foolin’)! Any instrument from the Indy Flute Shop will qualify for this discount–just complete your purchase or rental anytime during this month! Outright purchases will receive a $150 instant rebate for in-stock instruments. If you choose to rent instead, no problem! Current renters of a Paige’s Music student flute will receive an extra $150 added to their rent credit. New renter? No problem! We’ll take $150 off of your rental package price for qualified new rentals. The fine print: offer applies to in-stock instruments only. Available to qualified customers. Not valid for accessory purchases.

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Apr 1, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 4

Episode 4 of our “Paige’s of History Spotlights” is ready to view. Concert and marching bands were on the rise and Indiana University School of Music opened its doors. Watch the video to find out when that was and what else was happening in our country and with our company between 1915-1930! Transcript:Hi there, Erin and John back with more “Paige’s of History,” looking at 1915-1930.The entrance of the United States into World War I in 1917 prompted the Wilson administration to promote a “patriotic mind-set.” Concert bands and marching bands were also used to promote patriotism for maintenance of civilian morale.College and university marching bands were also culturally influential during and after World War I, especially in the Midwest of the United States.In 1920, station KDKA in Pittsburgh became the first radio station to offer regular broadcasts, and in 1921, Indiana University School of Music opened its doors.In 1924, Vincent Bach began producing his line of trumpets, with musicians referring to a Bach trumpet as a real “Stradivarius.”The last half of the 1920s was a flurry of historical activity: the first motion picture with sound, The Jazz Singer, was released in 1927, Charles Lindbergh lands The Spirit of St.

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Mar 11, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 3

Episode 3 of our “Paige’s of History Spotlights” is ready to view. It was a booming time in our country and our industry. One of the first school music programs started right here in Indiana. Watch the video above to find out where that was and what else was happening in our country and with our company between 1900-1915!Transcript:Hi there, Erin and John here againWe’re back with “Paige’s of History,” looking at the first 15 years of the 20th century.Sadly, William Harlan Paige passed away in 1901. His sons, Warner H. Paige and Frederick Paige, took over the business at that time. The turn of the century was a booming time, both for our country and the music business in general. Events such as the first silent film, the first successful flight of the Wright Brothers, and the rising popularity of ragtime music happened in the first 5 years of the 1900s.Things were hopping in the school music world, too: The Music Educators National Conference was formed in 1907, and in 1909 one of the first school band programs was formed by W. Otto Meissner in Connersville, Indiana.Companies like Paige’s would soon see a boom of demand for school musical

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Mar 4, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 2

Episode 2 of our “Paige’s of History Spotlights” is ready to view. Some of the most famous instrument brands were born during this time period, including a flute name you might recognize. Enjoy this video to find out what else was happening in our country and with our company between 1885-1900! Transcript: Today on “Paige’s of History,” we’re looking at the years 1885-1900.This time period saw the development of several notable instrument manufacturers on the heels of the second Industrial Revolution.Henri Selmer founded his namesake company in 1885 and eventually began producing world famous clarinets and saxophones, and William S. Haynes founded his flute company in Boston in 1888.Nippon Gakki Co. Ltd, now known as Yamaha Corporation, was founded by Torakasu Yamaha in 1887. Japanese woodwind maker Yanagisawa began importing their instruments for US military bands around this time as well.Just before New York’s Ellis Island began processing immigrants from other countries in the United States, Peter Ilioych Tchaikovsky conducted the first performance at Carnegie Hall.At the height of the military band movement, instrument maker J.W. Pepper patented the Sousaphone in 1893, and the world famous “Stars and Stripes Forever” was published in 1896.During this time period, military and extracurricular

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Feb 25, 2021 No Comments

Paige’s Music History Spotlight-Episode 1

We’re here with the first “Paige’s of History Spotlight”, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Paige’s Music. Join us as we look back at the events that shaped our country, our state, and our company. For this video series, we’ll be looking at snippets of local and national history as they relate to music education, music industry and our company. So…it’s 1871…The great Chicago Fire rages through the city for two days straight.A breathtaking 3,500 square foot Mile parcel of land was on its way to becoming Yellowstone National Park, and in the industrial city of Terre Haute, Indiana, William Harlan Paige, founded W.H. Paige and Company on the corner of Main and 6th Street with his business partner, W.B. Wharton. The downtown Terre Haute store was a full-line shop for everything related to music. W.H. Paige was known for his fine tenor voice and sold his own choral arrangements at the store as well. Some might argue that W.H. Paige’s success is due to William’s experience of being THE first music teacher in the Terre Haute Public Schools, giving him first hand knowledge of what schools would need for years to come. Just nine years after the opening of the

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Feb 11, 2021 No Comments

Re-introducing myself

It’s been a while since I’ve said “hey” around here, and I know I have a lot of new followers since this video came out, so I wanted to take a moment to re-“introduce” myself. Hi! My name is Erin Nichols, and I’m the manager of the Indy Flute Shop at Paige’s Music. I work with everyone from new players to students looking to upgrade their beginner flute from Paige’s Music to local and area professionals to help them find their next perfect forever instrument! I genuinely love what I do, even though I never saw myself in this kind of position. Other random things about me: I’m an I/ENFJ (who else loves Meyers-Briggs??), I have 3 senior pets (a 13-year old beagle, a 9-year old miniature pinscher mix, and a 12-year old red tabby cat), and I LOVE to read. I live in a historic neighborhood in Indianapolis with my husband of 13 years, Colin, and my almost-2 year old daughter, Ailey. If you want to know a little bit about me and my background, feel free to watch this video from about 3 years ago. Enjoy!

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Jan 19, 2021 No Comments

Looking ahead

Happy New Year! I truly hope each of you had a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled end to a year unlike any other. I definitely found some joy in saying goodbye to 2020, as I’m sure many of you did. Though we still have more difficulties to trudge through before we can put these trying times behind us, I like to take the beginning of a new year to look forward to what is coming–and I have a lot of hope and optimism for 2021! First and foremost, our company, W.H. Paige and Co., is celebrating 150 years of business this year! This is a HUGE accomplishment, and we are so excited to share in the successes and history of the company with you. While we originally had some big plans that COVID has unfortunately done away with, we still have some exciting things that we will be sharing with you throughout the year. Be sure to follow here, sign up for our email list, or follow our Facebook page. I also have a goal for my side of the business: I want to be more focused on bringing you informative and fun content that YOU want to see. At times

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Jan 5, 2021 No Comments

Year end thoughts

In the spirit of closing out 2020 on a good note, I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the support of my customers and colleagues this year. If you have purchased an instrument, attended a virtual clinic, or even liked and shared a post–thank you, from the bottom of my heart. We are a small business, and although we are lucky to be able to keep our doors open, we have certainly felt the effects that 2020 has dealt us just like any other small business. Being able to help guide flute players into their next amazing instrument is what I truly love to do, and I truly appreciate the trust you put in me to help with such a big decision. I know that this year has caused many of us to need to tighten our pockets a bit more, and I do not take it lightly that you choose to support us during this time. I will be out of the office this week, but the shop and Paige’s Music will be open for business through 2pm on New Year’s Eve. We are closed on New Year’s Day and will resume normal business

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Dec 28, 2020 No Comments

Free shipping

That’s right–we’re offering FREE UPS shipping for all orders placed between now and Christmas Eve! From accessories to stocking stuffers to a brand new flute under the tree for you or the flute player in your life, be sure to take advantage of this offer. Orders must be placed by Monday, 12/21 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve. Delivery times not guaranteed. The Indy Flute Shop has tons of awesome holiday gift ideas if you’re still doing your Christmas shopping. Best of all, you can shop from the comfort of your home, or stop in for an intimate, socially-distanced shopping experience at the store! We are working on an easy-to-use online store (come on 2021), but for now you’ll need to call Erin, who will be happy to go over your options and make suggestions based on your budget. Here are just a few suggestions: Fluterscooter bagsIt wouldn’t be the holiday season if I didn’t mention the fabulous Fluterscooter bags available in the store! We have colors and options for every fashion sense, from a sensible black matte with messenger shoulder strap, to the super fun and bright ocean blue or a festive silver! These bags have a cult following

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Dec 15, 2020 No Comments

December piccolo special

For the month of December, we are offering BIG savings on our most popular piccolo, the Storm series by Roy Seaman! While supplies last, get $10/month off a new Storm piccolo (normally $60/month), OR rent or purchase a flute from the Indy Flute Shop and receive $20/month off! You don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity to get this affordable, versatile instrument in your hands for a special price. For more than 30 years, Roy Seaman piccolos have been the choice for both new and discerning piccolo players worldwide, and the Storm series is a great option for players who need the stability and durability of a composite instrument with the superior tone quality of wood. Since it is a plastic-based material, performers can use it on the marching field, but without sacrificing the sound quality of a wood instrument. The Storm is available with a traditional headjoint or the revolutionary Wave headjoint—a great option for beginning and experienced players alike. Storm piccolos are 100% made and assembled right here in Indiana, so you can feel good about shopping local for the holidays for the piccolo player in your life. This is a limited-time offer, so make your

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Dec 3, 2020 No Comments

Super Sale 2020

We go ALL OUT for our annual Super Sale. Here’s how this worksVisit our store Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21. Draw a ticket for 5-50% off your purchase. There really are tickets for 50% off. And we do not limit savings to bargain items. Customers have literally saved THOUSANDS on everything from Altus flutes to Yamaha piccolos and everything else under the flute-related sun. Prefer to rent? We’ve got you covered.All tickets will give you two to four months off ANY premier instrument on our rent-to-own program. This includes intermediate and professional flutes, piccolos, and auxiliary instruments, as well as accessories like LeFreques and Fluterscooter bags. You still get all the same great rent-to-own benefits through Paige’s Music–it’s kind of a big deal. Free repair and replacement? Check. Easy exchange? Check. Easy return? Check. Early purchase discount options? Check. Do you offer traditional financing? YES.We offer special financing on Yamaha instruments. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 18 months. Minimum monthly payments required. Financing offered through Synchrony.Want to finance something else? Email Erin at erin@indyfluteshop or call her at 317.813.2044 and we’ll chat

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Nov 10, 2020 No Comments

Step Up to Yamaha 2020

It’s time once again for our annual Step Up to Yamaha promotion, where eligible instruments will earn you a $50 or $100 mail-in rebate when purchased or rented from now until the end of the year. Here is all the information you need to know about this exciting opportunity: What instruments are eligible?Yamaha step-up and semi-professional flutes and piccolos are eligible for this promotion. Yamaha 300 and 400 series flutes come with a $50 rebate, and the 577 and 677 models come with a $100 rebate. The YPC62 series piccolos are also eligible for a $100 rebate. Please note that this rebate does not come off of the purchase price of the instrument; rather, you will submit a form online or through the mail for a Visa gift card, to be used wherever Visa debit cards are accepted. What purchase options are available?Want to rent your instrument instead of purchase it outright? You’re still eligible! In fact, most of our customers choose to start their student on our rent-to-own plan for their step-up or semi-professional instrument because of flexible payment arrangements, early purchase discounts, and full repair coverage. When you submit your rebate, you will be asked to provide a

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Oct 7, 2020 No Comments

Maximizing your flute trial time

As we all adjust to life in the midst of a global pandemic, there are understandably extra steps we need to take to ensure the health and safety of both us and you. We welcome you or your student to come try instruments at the shop, but we want to make sure your time is best utilized so you can find your perfect instrument safely. With that in mind, I wanted to re-post some tips and suggestions for what to bring with you when you come to the Indy Flute Shop. FAQ: What should I bring to try a new instrument? | Indy Flute Shop – Indianapolis, Indiana In order to make sure we are setting you or your student up with the perfect flute, it’s really important to make sure that you are getting an idea of how the instrument plays and responds to your unique ability and playing style. The best way to do this is to bring some music, either that you are working on currently, or a piece or two that you are comfortable with. Scale exercises or etude books are always a good idea too, if you have them. We do have some music collections

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Sep 29, 2020 No Comments

August Sale

Whether you or your student are going back to school virtually, in-person, or some combination of the two, you’re going to want to make sure to take advantage of our sale this month. When you upgrade your flute with the Indy Flute Shop during the month of August, you will receive a free flute stand or premium music stand! We have several easy, convenient, and safe ways to do this. When you step up your flute this August, your upgrade will include your choice of a K & M 3-leg or 4-leg flute stand. The 3-leg stand has a wide, sturdy base, and the 4-leg is a great compact option that folds down for easy carrying in a gig bag or purse. If you don’t need a flute stand, you can also choose a premium music stand. Step-up flutes can be either purchased outright or rented with our easy, hassle-free rent-to-own plan. When you rent an instrument from Paige’s Music and the Indy Flute Shop, all of your payments go towards ownership, and you can always pay off early for a discount. There is no long-term commitment to the rental, so no worries if your student changes their mind. And

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Aug 11, 2020 No Comments

Getting started this year

Let’s get right to it–there is a LOT of uncertainty right now in regards to what the start of this school year is going to look like. If you have a student who is starting an instrumental music program this year, this uncertainty is even greater–what is their beginning program going to look like? Will they be able to learn a new instrument with virtual instruction? What should I do about getting their instrument? I’m going to tackle these questions and more. And while this blog is dedicated to flute players, please know that this advice can be used for any beginning band or orchestra student. First and foremost, the biggest piece of advice I can give you is the following: if your student expressed interest in beginning band last spring, move forward with that plan. If you haven’t signed up to rent an instrument from Paige’s Music, go ahead and do so online. You can choose to pick up the instrument in our store, using our contact-free curbside service, or have the instrument delivered to your child’s school. As of today, we still have a scheduled date and time to deliver instruments to beginning school music programs; the date

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Jul 21, 2020 No Comments

Summer instrument repair

“School’s out for summer!” That phrase seems so nebulous these days, doesn’t it? What has school looked like for the past 3 months? What is “out,” exactly? And what is summer, and beyond, going to look like for us? There are still so many uncertainties that we face, but we here at the Indy Flute Shop and Paige’s Music want to make sure that your instruments are well taken care of over the summer as you practice and prepare for whatever next school year may bring. For many of you, summer is the perfect time to get your instrument serviced, so here is some information on how to go about getting that done. One option to get your instrument repaired this summer is to simply visit our showroom in Indianapolis and drop your instrument off. We are also still offering curbside service. You will leave your instrument with our knowledgeable repair staff, they will contact you after a brief quarantine period with a free, no-obligation repair estimate if  you do not have a rental or service policy with us, and most repairs are completed within a week. Loaners are free if you are renting from us, or you may rent

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May 28, 2020 2 Comments

We’re Open!

As of Saturday, May 16th, I am happy to report that the Indy Flute Shop is open for business! Of course, the safety of both our staff members and our customers is our utmost concern, so we are implementing several policies to help keep everyone safe. We truly appreciate your understanding and your support! 1. Face masks will be worn by staff members, and we ask that you do the same. The Indy Flute Shop is a small, enclosed space. Of course, your mask may be removed when trying instruments. 2. Due to the size of the shop, only two guests will be allowed in the shop, in addition to Erin, at a time. We have additional seating located outside the shop area.3. Please wash your hands or use the hand sanitizer provided in the store before entering the shop.4. All instruments on display have been properly sanitized and are available to play, but we ask that you wait for assistance before handling instruments.5. Customers are limited to testing four instruments. This should give you plenty of selection to make a decision on the perfect flute for you. Most importantly, instrument testing is offered by appointment only, please visit www.paigesmusic.com/schedule

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May 19, 2020 No Comments

Updates and resources

Let’s address the elephant in the room–these are some crazy times we’re going through right now. The situation is changing hourly, but the effects are already deeply felt by everyone in the music community, all over the country. Being a part of the music business feels like such a small world, and I know so many of you are suffering from cancelled performances, lost revenue, and other hardships. I see you. I feel you. I’ve struggled to decide what to write on my weekly update here, so I’m going to do my best just to provide you with some helpful information. First of all, we are still open for the time being. Again, so many new developments are happening at a very fast pace, so we are monitoring the situation and making smart decisions, which right now includes lots of hand washing, cleaning instruments, and keeping a safe distance from customers. If you do desire to play test instruments at this point, we will ask you to wash your hands beforehand. All flutes will be wiped with alcohol swabs beforehand and swabbed out thoroughly afterwards. Instrument exchanges, purchases, and upgrades can still be made in store for the time being.

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Mar 17, 2020 No Comments
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