Megan Huang recently graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. At just 18 years of age, she has been playing the flute for 14 years, and currently studies at the Boston Flute Academy with Judy Grant. She attends Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Megan has...

From Panic to Perfection: Chloe’s Journey to Finding the Perfect Piccolo   A Panicked Rehearsal I still remember jolting at my friends’ mid-phrase screams of horror, a jarring interruption to their rehearsal on the flute parts to the Symphonic Dances from West...

Having considered some of the qualities associated with various flute headjoint materials, it is time to do a deeper investigation into the qualities associated with different combinations of metals. With so many combinations available, you may wonder “What are my...

In our last blog, we learned how the shapes and characteristics of the embouchure impact color, response, and nuance in the sound of a flute headjoint. We also discussed the characteristics of a headjoint that may be most important for a student flutist and a...

There are many things to consider when searching for the right flute headjoint. If you are a student, think about the flutist you are today and the flutist you want to become. You will need a balanced, well-rounded headjoint so that as you progress, you can explore...