Student / Beginner

All Di Zhao's instruments are made with careful attention to precision in their factory in Tianjin, China. The workers are all superbly trained directly by Mr. Zhao himself. The flutes are all padded with Pissoni pads, and all pads are partially shimmed like the finest professional flutes. All instruments are made to achieve smooth key action, fast response and excellent resonance. Di Zhao personally tests and adjusts each flute before making it available to the consumer. Hand -cut headjoints make the sound quality full and easy to play. All flutes are tuned to pitch 442.

The Di Zhao DZ-301 is all silver-plated with a Sterling silver riser, C foot, Y-arms, and is available with either off-set or inline G, closed or open hole.

All Di Zhao's instruments are made with careful attention to precision in their factory in Tianjin, China. The workers are all superbly trained directly by Mr. Zhao himself. The flutes are all padded with Pissoni pads, and all pads are partially shimmed like the finest professional flutes. All instruments are made to achieve smooth key action, fast response and excellent resonance. Di Zhao personally tests and adjusts each flute before making it available to the consumer. Hand -cut headjoints make the sound quality full and easy to play. All flutes are tuned to pitch 442.

The Di Zhao DZ-401 is all silver-plated with a B foot, open hole, Y-arms, and is available with either inline or off-set G.

All Di Zhao's instruments are made with careful attention to precision in their factory in Tianjin, China. The workers are all superbly trained directly by Mr. Zhao himself. The flutes are all padded with Pissoni pads, and all pads are partially shimmed like the finest professional flutes. All instruments are made to achieve smooth key action, fast response and excellent resonance. Di Zhao personally tests and adjusts each flute before making it available to the consumer. Hand -cut headjoints make the sound quality full and easy to play. All flutes are tuned to pitch 442.

A great flute for the very young player, the Di Zhao MiNiDi is all silver-plated with a curved headjoint, closed hole, off-set G, Y-arms, and plays to low D. 

All Di Zhao's instruments are made with careful attention to precision in their factory in Tianjin, China. The workers are superbly trained directly by Mr. Zhao himself. The flutes are padded with Pissoni pads, and pads are partially shimmed like the finest professional flutes. All instruments are made to achieve smooth key action, fast response and excellent resonance. Di Zhao personally tests and adjusts each flute before making it available to the consumer. Hand -cut headjoints make the sound quality full and easy to play. All flutes are tuned to pitch 442.

The Di Zhao DZ-501 introduces the Di Zhao Sterling Silver series, and is equipped with a hand cut sterling silver head joint. Combined with a silver-plated body, the 400 will enhance the flutist's tone as they experience the variety of colors sterling silver has to offer. The density and resistance of the sterling silver head joint will push the flutist to utilize all of their air, and provide room for musical growth.

The DZ-501 has a Sterling silver headjoint, silver-plated, nickel-silver body and mechanism, B foot, open hole, and Y-arms

Available options include a split-E mechanism and off-set or inline G.

Currently out of stock

Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 2SH student flute is enhanced with the resonance and tone quality of a sterling silver J1 headjoint combined with the durability of a silver-plated body and the ease of a plateau mechanism with offset G, and C footjoint. Crafted with the same unparalleled quality control as the 2SP, the 2SH is an excellent choice for the serious or advanced student flutist. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Offset; C-foot

Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 2SP student flute has been the choice of dealers and educators alike for decades. Evolving from the previous M2 model, the Gemeinhardt 2SP is now crafted with an unprecedented level of quality control, including two tiers of of professional magnehelic bench testing. Featuring the classic J1 headjoint, plateau keys, offset G, C footjoint, and a durable sterling silver plated finish, the 2SP remains the most popular instrument selected by dealers and educators for beginning flutists, providing a solid foundation for student musicians to build upon. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Offset; C-foot

Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 2SPCH student flute pairs the standard 2SP student model with an additional silver plated curved headjoint. Designed for flutists who cannot comfortable reach the full extension of the flute with the traditional straight headjoint, the 2SPCH is most popular with young flutists. The inclusion of the traditional straight headjoint allows for greater longevity of use. The 2SPCH features the traditional straight and curved J1 headjoints, plateau keys, offset G, C footjoint, and durable sterling silver plating. Comes complete with hard shell case, and cleaning rod.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight and Curved
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Closed-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Offset; C-foot

Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 3 flute offers a French style (open hole) model featuring a silver-plated J1 headjoint, choice of inline G (3) or offset G (3O), silver-plated body, mechanism, and C footjoint. 

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Optional inline or offset
Optional offset G with split-E mechanism
C foot

Quick Specs: Silver-Plated Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 3B intermediate flute offers a French style (open hole) model featuring a silver-plated J1 headjoint, choice of inline G (3B) or offset G (3OB), silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint. With the specifications many teachers recommend for students up-grading, the Gemeinhardt 3B is one of the most popular intermediate flutes on the market today.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Silver-Plated
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Optional inline or offset
B foot

Currently out of stock

Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 3SHB intermediate flute has been a longtime favorite for students upgrading their flutes. Featuring a sterling silver J1 headjoint, silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint, French style keys (open hole) and choice of inline g (3SHB) or offset G (3OSHB). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: J1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Optional inline or offset
B foot

Quick Specs: Sterling Silver Head - Silver-Plated Body - Silver-Plated Keys

The Gemeinhardt 3SHB NG1 intermediate flute has been a longtime favorite for students upgrading their flutes. Featuring a sterling silver NG1 headjoint, silver-plated body, mechanism, and B footjoint, French style keys (open hole) and choice of inline g (3SHB) or offset G (3OSHB). Comes complete with hard shell case, case-cover, and cleaning rod.

Full Specs

Headjoint Finish: Sterling Silver
Headjoint Wall Thickness: Standard (.016'')
Headjoint Style: Straight
Headjoint Model: NG1
Body/Footjoint/Key Finish: Silver-Plated
Key Style: Open-Hole
Key Arm Style: Y-Arm

Optional inline or offset
B foot

The quality of Jupiter Flutes is recognized worldwide. Because flutemaking is a combination of science and art, Jupiter constantly seeks the latest innovation in design and engineering to achieve ever higher standards in the manufacturing process. Implementing technology, however, does not deter Jupiter from maintaining contact with leading players, teachers and artisans. These professionals collaborate in the design and artistry that makes each Jupiter flute a truly great performance instrument.

An excellent flute for beginners, the Jupiter JFL700A is designed to facilitate early success and provide a more comfortable playing experience. 

The Jupiter flute JFL700A has the following features:

• silver-plated nickel silver headjoint, body, and keys
• closed holes
• offset G
• C footjoint
• hidden adjustment screws
• stainless steel springs

The quality of Jupiter Flutes is recognized worldwide. Because flutemaking is a combination of science and art, Jupiter constantly seeks the latest innovation in design and engineering to achieve ever higher standards in the manufacturing process. Implementing technology, however, does not deter Jupiter from maintaining contact with leading players, teachers and artisans. These professionals collaborate in the design and artistry that makes each Jupiter flute a truly great performance instrument.

The Jupiter JFL700WD features Jupiter's WaveLine technology headjoint to allow for a short reach and natural, comfortable playing position with an immediate response and expressive, open tone quality. This flute is silver-plated throughout, has a split-E mechanism, closed holes, a range to low D, and assembly alignment indicators.  

The quality of Jupiter Flutes is recognized worldwide. Because flutemaking is a combination of science and art, Jupiter constantly seeks the latest innovation in design and engineering to achieve ever higher standards in the manufacturing process. Implementing technology, however, does not deter Jupiter from maintaining contact with leading players, teachers and artisans. These professionals collaborate in the design and artistry that makes each Jupiter flute a truly great performance instrument.

The Jupiter flute JFL700WE features Jupiter's WaveLine technology headjoint to allow for a short reach and natural, comfortable playing position with an immediate response and expressive, open tone quality. This flute is silver-plated throughout, has a split-E mechanism, closed holes, a C footjoint, and assembly alignment indicators.  

The quality of Jupiter Flutes is recognized worldwide. Because flutemaking is a combination of science and art, Jupiter constantly seeks the latest innovation in design and engineering to achieve ever higher standards in the manufacturing process. Implementing technology, however, does not deter Jupiter from maintaining contact with leading players, teachers and artisans. These professionals collaborate in the design and artistry that makes each Jupiter flute a truly great performance instrument.

The Jupiter flute JFL700WRE features Jupiter's WaveLine technology headjoint to allow for a short reach and natural, comfortable playing position with an immediate response and expressive, open tone quality. This flute is silver-plated throughout, has a split-E mechanism, open holes, a C footjoint, and assembly alignment indicators.  

It is often said, to judge the worth of an idea or product, you must look at its simplest component. As such, Pearl's most economical flute is surely one of the company's most significant innovations. The Quantz 505 flute joins the famous Pearl Quantz series as a fabulously designed silver plated instrument. Every Pearl flute from this beginner model to the Maesta line has French pointed arms - an industry first. The ingenious and yet simple patented Pinless mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar construction affords even the student or amateur flutist with an exceptionally efficient and dependable mechanism. The trademark Pearl sound and intonation standards have been maintained in the 505 model.

The Pearl 505 Quantz flute features a silver-plated headjoint, body, and keys with French pointed arms, open holes, off-set G with split-E mechanism or inline G. This flute is available in either C foot or B foot .

It is often said, to judge the worth of an idea or product, you must look at its simplest component. As such, Pearl's most economical flute is surely one of the company's most significant innovations. The Quantz 525 flute joins the famous Pearl Quantz series as a fabulously designed silver plated instrument. Every Pearl flute from this beginner model to the Maesta line has French pointed arms - an industry first. The ingenious and yet simple patented Pinless mechanism and One-Piece Core-Bar construction affords even the student or amateur flutist with an exceptionally efficient and dependable mechanism. The trademark Pearl sound and intonation standards have been maintained in the 525 model.

The Pearl 525 Quantz flute features a silver-plated headjoint with Sterling silver lip plate and riser, silver-plated body and keys with French pointed arms, open holes, off-set G with split-E mechanism or inline G, and B foot with gizmo.

The Selmer SFL301 series of flutes are perfect for the beginning flute student. The SFL301 series of flutes features a hand-cut headjoint with hand assembled keywork, Pisoni Lucien Deluxe pads, German steel wire springs, and French pointed arms. Each flute is professionally set-up and adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Factory in Elkhart, Indiana.

The Selmer SFL301 Series flutes have the following standard features:

• silver-plated nickel silver hand-cut headjoint, 
• silver-plated nickel silver body and mechanism
• French pointed key arms
• C footjoint

For over 30 years, Trevor James has been designing and producing quality flutes for student and intermediate level players, providing long-lasting flutes with well balanced, stable mechanisms, and exceptional attention to detail.

The Trevor James 10XC model flute is a high quality flute for the new player. This closed-hole, C-foot  flute features a silver-plated headjoint, body, and mechanism with off-set G. The Trevor James 10XC model flute is designed to be very free blowiing in order to assist the new player in creating a rich, beautiful sound.

For over 30 years, Trevor James has been designing and producing quality flutes for student and intermediate level players, providing long-lasting flutes with well balanced, stable mechanisms, and exceptional attention to detail.

The Trevor James 10XC2 model flute is a high quality flute for the new player. This closed-hole, C-foot flute features silver-plated curved and straight headjoints, silver-plated body and mechanism with off-set G. The Trevor James 10XC2 model flute is designed to be very free blowing in order to assist the new player in creating a rich, beautiful sound.