"The Right Flute for the Right Flutist"

Jean Antrim
Founding member of the Internationally acclaimed Rameau Trio, in addition to her extensive performing and teaching career, has been consulting, purchasing and advising clients on all aspects of choosing and purchasing modern Flutes and Baroque Traversos.

Her ability to assess a clients needs and choose an appropriate instrument caused the Conn Instrument Company to attempt to engage her services for them. However, she excells at working as an independent consultant, using her talents as a highly respected flutist to determine "The Right Flute for the Right Flutist".

Her services are done one to one, whether it is a parent seeking a student level flute for their youngster, all the way to a professional who lacks the expertise to choose a flute that meets all of their needs. She will consult with prospective customers, consider all their needs, including financial and the player's level. Her assistance can be offered from consultation to purchase, and all the steps in between, or consultation for recommendation of a purchase.

With so many changes in flute technology, and innovation incorporated in the designs of flutes and piccolos, Jean is constantly playing and assessing instruments new to the market. This attention to detail, plus her instinctive and technical abilities, give her the edge needed to separate the fine instruments from the rank, inferior ones, thus assuring you of the best possible choice for your needs and budget.

Flute Quality Alert
It has come to my attention that in addition to the plethora of cheap flutes out there, top name brand flute makers such as, Haynes, Powell, Sonaré, and others, have joined the "Chinese takeover" and all or parts of their instruments are compromised by INFERIOR chinese manufacture. One of the worst consquences of this is toxic plating and the use of inferior silver, and parts that break down making the flutes unrepairable. "Buyer Beware", seek out my site for qualified information and sales; it is a very dishonest market out there.

My Business Philosophy
The most important benefit of this website is to offer honest, expert sales service in an effort to circumvent the lure of dealing with "virtual stores" and unscrupulous dealers.

With over 60 years of professional experience as a musician, teacher, and sales consultant, I am uniquely qualified to offer you personally tailored advice and service. I select a flute and complete the process with a successful purchase for you.

All students seen on this website use flutes purchased through me. My motto, "The Right Flute for the Right Flutist", means I will always strive to provide a superior Value-Added Service to all my students and customers.

Flute Evaluation Criteria used by Jean
Necessary merits of flute need to be:

Ease of Playing
Accuracy of tonal ictus (immediacy of attack)
Agility - mechanical response
Durability
Tonal Characteristics - This is usually influenced by the degree of silver, gold or other precious metals used to make the flute.
Fair and affordable price

Occasionally, I have very good quality used instruments, both flutes and piccolos for sale. Please inquire if you are interested, and check my "Sales" page, too. Keep in mind that used instruments do not have warranties or return privileges.

Since my commission is paid by my supplier, the only charge to my customers is the cost of the flute and shipping costs.

When you buy a flute from me, payment for new instruments may be consummated by use of credit card, cashier's check or postal money order. Used instruments may be paid for by cashier's check or postal money order only.