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I'm not as familiar with Dean Yang. My understanding (which could def be wrong) is that they are a copy of a Muramastu design, much in the same way that a Lyric is a "copy" of a Miyazawa flute, although one huge differnece is that Muramastu doesn't own Dean Yang... I was never blown away by Dean Yan...

Along with the good list that was posted earlier.... if you haven't bought already I would recommend the Haynes Classic Q1--- there is a model that is under $3k ($2450), and can be had with a 14K gold riser and C# trill key, both for another $600, which would bring you just over your intended budget...

Everyone is correct (kinda of). They are made in china, but, until recently, their setup and quality control were tightly managed by a collaboration between Jeff Weissman music company and Cincinnati Flute Works. However, this ended and TJ is now owned by Gemstone Musical Instruments (who also own S...

That's not all of the story. Blowing at a far away target (not the music stand or their feet like most students do) also encourages the air to move properly. Some people call it "fast air", some say that its "more supported". It doesn't matter. The net result will always be a more in tune, clearer s...

If you're going flat down low, you may be cutting away the air to get your low notes out. To conteract this, air your air at your band director's head. I'm not kidding.... just think of blowing at him or her, and your pitch will go up. Tune in (no pun intended) later for an explanation of why this w...

I, like you, had trouble rolling my R's. Kids from philly like me don't learn these things talking the way I did growing up (haha). Just keep working at it, just like anything else wiht the instrument. I learned the Gargle method, and use it always when I'm playing low, as I find that the rolled R d...

The cheeks do not cause the vibrato; rather, they are just so relaxed that they oscillate along with the airstream. The idea is to use the vocal cavity (the inside of your mouth) to create more resonance. This will lead you to more flexible playing. So, Meredith, don't worry so much about how the em...