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For student model instruments I generally recommend the Jupiter, Yamaha and Armstrong Models. The Yamaha is probably out of your range. You can find some good deals on the Jupiter on http://www.fluteworld.com (Who has by the way re-vamped their site recently!). I know that you can also get a good d...

MissyHPhoenix wrote:No, but I think it would be interesting to take it. I wonder if the tests are administered any where near Louisiana?

I saw a listing for Houston.

I'm from Baton Rouge. Hi, neighbor!

Thank you guys for the assurances. Good to know about the plugs too. As it will probably turn out, I may borrow a flute from the teacher I'll hire until I can buy my own flute for Christmas. It's an intermediate open hole flute (Yamaha Allegro) so I'll probably just buy the open hole Di Zhao unless ...

Good to hear about the convention. I live near New orleans and can't wait for the NFA in 2013!

Good to hear about the convention. I live near New Orleans and can't wait for the NFA in 2013!

I have narrowed my choice of student flutes to the Di Zhao DZ201 with the split E option or the Pearl PF-505. I have a question. The Di Zhao 201 has open holes which I plan to close with plugs. (The 200 plateau flute has no split E option as does the 201.) Do silicone or cork plugs get dirty quickly...

Thanks everybody. I have narrowed my choice to the Di Zhao DZ201 with the split E option or the Pearl PF-505. I do still have a question. The Di Zhao 201 has open holes which I plan to close with plugs. (The 200 plateau flute has no split E option as does the 201.) Do silicone or cork plugs get dirt...

Thanks Missy and Fox. Good to know I don't have to do routine lessons to grow.

Terri

pied_piper wrote:You might consider doing a trial period of a couple of lessons with more than one of them and then stick with the one that's the best match for your learning needs and your budget.

Great idea, thanks. Sort of like auditioning teachers.

Thank you pied_piper. :) I have lots of time on my hands but little money so it's encouraging that it's possible to reach a good level quickly with practice. All the teachers are indeed flutists (rather it's a top three instrument of the band director). The grad student is a doctoral student who was...

Hi all. How long do you think it'll take me to learn to play, for my own amusement, so I can quit planned private lessons and play on my own? I played for a year in school thirty years ago so I'm hoping my body will remember like riding a bike. :P I looked into beginner flute lessons. I'm an adult s...

Oops. DP.

Thank you so much Phineas! I'm going to check out the videos now.

BTW, love your name!

Terri

This is my first post, so,"Hello!" UPDATE: Thanks everybody. I have narrowed my choice to the Di Zhao DZ201 with the split E option or the Pearl PF-505. I do still have a question. The Di Zhao 201 has open holes which I plan to close with plugs. (The 200 plateau flute has no split E option as does t...