1. Alto Flute from the Flute Center of New York ($1,995+)
As I’m sure you know, my favorite flute to play is the Alto Flute. I personally have a Trevor James and it’s been the best.
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2. Ocarina by STL Ocarina ($20+)
They have instruments for everyone no matter your price point or playing level! One of my favorites is the Water Tenor Ocarina in C Major.
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3. Flute from the Flute Center of New York
They have every flute you can imagine, their staff is super helpful helping you find your perfect instrument and they have a ton of sales and cashback offers right now that you can use along with my code!
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4. Lip Guard from Flutacious ($13.50)
Struggle with “Flute Lip” or black underneath your lip from playing? I swear by these lip guards and always have them in my case.
10% off w/ code "Gina"
5. Baroque Flute Headjoint by Ariel Louis ($550+)
How awesome is it that you can add a head joint to completely change the sound of your flute (and you don’t have to learn new fingerings!?)
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10% off w/ code "Gina"
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6. Piccolo from the Flute Center of New York
Looking to add a piccolo to your arsenal? Any serious flutist needs to learn piccolo and I have a series of videos coming soon to help get you started! A great piccolo that I’d recommend is the Blaze Piccolo by Trevor James.
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7. Dizi by Dan Tang ($40+)
Dizis (Chinese Flutes) are such beautiful instruments. I keep growing my collection and can't get enough.
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8. Sylphyo by Aodyo ($1,120)
Have you ever wanted to try an electric flute? Well, look no further - the Sylphyo is so much fun to play and the possibilities are endless!
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9. Native Flute by High Spirits Flutes ($83+)
These instruments are a dream to play. They are so easy to play and have a beautiful sound (and look stunning too). I would recommend starting with a Native Flute in the key of A. High Spirits is running a Holiday Deal with up to 35% off, no code needed!
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10. Hall Crystal Flute ($61+)
Not only do these make beautiful decorations, they are so much fun to play and have a beautiful sound!
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$7.99 off w/ code "Gina"
http://bit.ly/HallCrystalFlutes
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11. The Pan Flute Shop ($55+)
These hand-made pan flutes by Brad White are exquisite! Get yourself started on the "fun pipes" or the "pocket pipes."
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12. Carmen Fantasy by ME! ($37)
This year I finally published my “Carmen Fantasy” which I have recorded on my album. It is a really fun and flashy piece that I program on all of my recitals. I might be biased, but I’m also obsessed with the cover.
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https://www.ginaluciani.com/product-page/CarmenFantasy
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1. Flute Bag (or Instrument Bag) by Cresecendo Music Bags ($55+)
These are by far the most sturdy and well-constructed music bags I’ve ever used. Each one is custom made so you get to choose the material, color of the material and interior color! Choose from a variety of sizes and styles that fits your needs (ex. Flute only, flute and piccolo, flute, piccolo and alto flute etc.). Crescendo makes bags for Flute, Clarinet, Oboe and Tuba.
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10% off w/ code "Gina"
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2. Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth by ME! ($12.50)
Keep your instrument nice and clean and DON’T scratch it! I love the pop of color that my Cleaning Cloth adds to my case.
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https://www.ginaluciani.com/product-page/GinaMetricCleaningCloth
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3. Sheet Music from MusicNotes ($4.99+)
How great is it to be able to download music and play it right away!? MusicNotes has an insane catalog of music and I have all of my arrangements available to download on their website! MusicNotes also offers gift cards so this is a great option for someone to gift you sheet music and you can then choose whatever music you want!
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http://bit.ly/GinaInstaMusicNotes
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4. iPhone mic by Shure ($219)
I had the Shure mv88 and got the new version more recently and it’s a huge upgrade. I would highly recommend this mic for recording yourself playing. I use mine all the time!
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5. Rode NT1-A Mic ($229)
Every musician should have the ability to record themselves. A great beginner mic is this one by Rode.
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6. Ring Light ($99.95)
Lighting for videos is crucial! I love this ring light because it is super portable and you have the availability to adjust the brightness as well as ​the tone.
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7. Glow With Music ID Tag by ME! ($10)
I have been looking for a new ID Tag for my flutes for a long time and made these which add a great pop of color to any instrument bag but are still professional. To keep my instruments safe, I have one of these on every case/music bag of mine.
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https://www.ginaluciani.com/product-page/IDTag
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8. Music Stand by RatStands ($116+)
Every musician needs a reliable music stand. I have 3 from Ratstands and they are without a doubt the highest quality stands I’ve ever used. Choose from their portable stand (the Jazz Stand), their beautiful wooden practice stand (the Concert Stand) and their stand made for tablets (the Z3 stand).
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1. Wine Storage Rack by Weathervane Woodwork ($200)
This handmade wine storage rack is beautifully made of red oak and black walnut. I love how unique this piece is. This small Ohio business is veteran-owned.
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https://bit.ly/WineStorageRack
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2. Coffee by Cafe Ruisseau ($18)
This black-owned family business has your coffee needs covered. I keep coming back for the Columbia/Brazil Dark Roast.
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3. Body Cream by Birdbath ($18)
This is my favorite lotion I've ever used. What I love about this body cream by a woman-owned business is it's all-natural (vegan, paraben and pthalate-free, cruelty-free), all the scents smell incredible and my hands have never been so soft. My favorite scents are Plumeria and Sandalwood Vanilla.
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4. Cheese by Stepladder Creamery ($8+)
Made in Cambria, California, this goat cheese will not disappoint. If you love cheese/charcuterie boards as much as I do, you will want to add this to the mix.
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https://bit.ly/StepLadderCreamery
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5. Indoor Plant by The Little Plant Shoppe ($9.60+)
The ZZ Plant is not only great for low light but also is low maintenance. These plants come healthy and well packed even though they are being shipped in a box! The Little Plant Shoppe is woman-owned coming from Florida.
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6. Resurfacing Cleanser by Pale Blossom ($29.99)
The Resurfacing Cleanser is a detox for your face and is an anti-acne and anti-aging cleanser. Since I started using this, my skin has never looked better. Pale Blossom is a woman-owned business.
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7. Soy Candle by Rx Los Angeles ($6+)
This woman-owned small biz makes 100% Soy Wax, handmade candles that smell amazing and last forever. My go-to's are White Tea and White Sandalwood.
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8. Match Holder by Refining Fire Pottery ($8+)
Love Candles? Make sure to store your matches in style with this handmade match holder which doubles as a match striker. Refining Fire Pottery is a woman-owned biz.
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9. Swag by Music Makes Life Better ($20+)
I think everyone would agree that "Music Makes Life Better." This woman-owned, non-profit based in DC helps support local and national charities. They have t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more!
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https://bit.ly/MusicMakesLifeBetter
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10. Holiday Cards by Sincerely Alisha ($12.50+)
Sincerely Alisha is owned by my very good friend Alisha who I actually commissioned to create a piece of art for my home! I would highly recommend her Holiday and Christmas Cards!
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1. For the Zelda Fan: 12 Hole Zelda Ocarina ($55)
Know a big Zelda fan? Then this ocarina is perfect for them!
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https://bit.ly/ZeldaTenorOcarina
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2. For the Beginner/Budget Friendly/Child Instrumentalist: 12 Hole Plastic Tenor ($25)
STL has this beautiful tenor ocarina in a bunch of colors and it is perfect for the beginner! Unlike many other plastic ocarinas found online, these are actually meant to be played and aren't just a toy.
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3. For the Nature Lover: Water Tenor Ocarina ($69)
Isn't this ocarina beatiful? Well, good news is it sounds just as beautiful as it looks!
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4. For the Advanced Ocarina Player: Double Ocarina in C ($100)
This ocarina is perfect for more advanced ocarina players that want to have an extended range and are up for a bit (but not too crazy) of a challenge.
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https://bit.ly/BlueDoubleOcarina
5. For the Pro Ocarina Player: Purple Clay Tenor Ocarina ($159)
Without a doubt, this is my go-to ocarina when I'm recording! This ocarina has the most amazing sound. ​
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https://bit.ly/PurpleClayTenor
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6. For on the go: 6 Hole E Major Mini Ocarina ($18)
This ocarina is so cute and you can wear it as a necklace to take on the go. It comes in 4 different colors.
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https://bit.ly/OcarinaNecklace
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7. For the Pyro: Fire in G Ocarina ($45)
Ok, you don't need to be a pyro to love this ocarina, but it's super cool.
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8. For the Game of Thrones Lover: 12 Hole Tenor Dragon Ocarina ($60)
The first thing I thought of when I saw this ocarina is GAME OF THRONES! ​
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10% off w/ code "Gina"
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9. For the Mermaid: Siren in A ($40)
This ocarina is exceptionally gorgeous and fun to play! ​
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1. For The Beginner: Pearl Student Series Model 500 ($547)
Pearl Flutes are very reliable and perfect for beginner flutists.
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2. For the Alto Flute Lover: Trevor James Alto Flute ($1,995 - 2,595)
Alto's are so much fun to play and personally, it's my favorite of all the flute family! You definitely can't go wrong with any Alto by Trevor James. ​
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3. For the Advanced Flutist: Muramatsu Handmade Flute Model EX ($4,700)
This handmade flute from Muramatsu has a beautiful sound and is a great choice for more advanced flutists.
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4. For the Piccolo Beginner: Trevor James Blaze Piccolo ($1,495)
I absolutely love this piccolo and it is a great fit for anyone picking up the piccolo for the first time or are in need of an upgrade from a metal piccolo.
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5 and 9. For the Flutist's 2nd Flute: Azumi AZ2 ($1,649) & Powell Sonare 705 ($3,049)
Looking for a step up flute? These are two great finds!
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6. For the Little Flutist: Jupiter Model 700WD ($639)
I was on a flute made for kids until I was about 8 years old. I have tried this particular flute out and it has a great sound for such a tiny instrument and I prefer it over curved head flutes since it keeps your headjoint inline with the rest of the flute which makes balance much easier (and more similar to the regular C flute).
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7. For the College Flutist that needs a Piccolo: Resona by Burkart ($2,685)
This is the equivalent to the piccolo that got me through college at Colburn Conservatory!
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8. For the Fancy Flutist: Song Headjoint ($5,800+)
The headjoints by Song are gorgeous and are sure to add a bit of bling to your flute!
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