One of the best parts of my job is the fact that there isn’t just a cookie cutter approach to buying a new flute–everyone has their own preferences, sound quality, and budget. My job would be a lot more boring if there was just one perfect flute for everybody! We offer a wide variety of brands to suit every player, and if you’re looking for some serious brand recognition along with a deep, rich, powerful sound, you’ll definitely want to check out the Haynes/Amadeus family of flutes. William S. Haynes and Co. Haynes is one of the oldest flute-making companies in the world, and their workshop has been based in Boston since the 1880s. The Haynes company has a rich history of fine instrument making for over 125 years, establishing their business by making a copy of a wood flute at the request of a member of the Boston Symphony. Brothers William S. and George Haynes made these wood flutes by hand themselves for the first 10 or so years of the business, as well as a solid gold flute with silver keys. By 1912, they grew to the point of needing a separate showroom and factory, which were both

Something new in the Indy Flute Shop–the just-released Trevor James Rosewood piccolo! If you’re looking for a free-blowing wood piccolo that stands out from the normal offerings, you’ll definitely want to come give this a try. It’s unique both in looks and feel, and it’s at a great price to boot! This piccolo is made of rosewood, also known as mopane, wood, which provides a sweet, colorful and resonant sound that projects well. The headjoint is incredibly responsive and is cut by English maker Andrew Oxley. This piccolo is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an upgrade piccolo suitable for university, college, or for any orchestral/solo playing. The headjoint also has a wave style, reformed embouchure hole to give added focus to the sound along with tonal warmth and freedom of dynamic range. It is not always easy for flute players to transition to playing the piccolo, so the Trevor James wooden piccolo has been designed with ease of playing and quality of sound production as its primary focus. I don’t anticipate this awesome instrument will be in the shop for long–make an appointment to come check it out today!