It's my first post, so sorry for the mistakes I might do.
I am an adult beginner from Indonesia. It lies in south-eastern part of Asia, if you don't know yet.
Since this is supposed to be an introductory post, I would like to share my experience in flute study.
I began playing about 1.5 years ago. It all started with an old Buffet Crampon 228 I borrowed from a friend. He had decided not to play anymore, so he let me use the flute anytime I want.
The flute is in good condition, no mechanisms are in problem, and it produces a flute sound. (of course, it does..)
Later, I found a teacher (a good one, I think) and we had a couple months of lesson. Then I had to move to another city to get a full-time job (you know, getting job is somehow difficult here, even if you have a diploma degree). And so, I left my flute class..
Anyway, I still continue learning (self-taught, this time). So far, I am able to play some basic scales and quite simple pieces. My playing range now covers three full octaves of the instrument (fourth C being exception, hahaha...)
Now, here's the sad part.
Indonesia is a developing country. Being so, having musical instruments (especially orchestral ones) are still considered a luxury not everyone can afford. Here, music stores are soooo hard to find. Only big cities have them, and this rarity lead to a limited product line and service they offer. I have been so grateful that I can get one "healthy" instrument. But, when it comes to do periodic adjustment/checking as many of you would recommend, it would cost tears and sweat. I mean, there are only few repairmen, and fewer are skilled enough even to do a minor repair. My own flute hasn't been serviced for 5 years (!!!), but it still serves well for my current level of playing. I know someday it will need a serious attention, and I haven't thought what I'd do when the time comes.
Is there any chance to be a self-taught repairman? If so, that would help us here so much.
Please feel free to post your opinion. I always fancy a conversation.
Sorry for my bad English. We Indonesians don't speak English in many occassions...
