CLIENTS WRITE ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH FLUTESTAR:
Thanks, Nancy for working on the Straubinger pads on my Brannen Cooper flute. The flute plays great! Glad you are here in Western North Carolina. Sarah
From:Waynesville, NCEmail: sbcif@aol.comCheryl C.Friday, 11/9/07, 8:20 AMHi Nancy, My flute arrived home safely today. As I expected, it's perfect! It looks beautiful, the action feels great, and every note spoke instantly and clearly. The plugs are exactly what I hoped for - I barely feel them, unlike some of the hard plastic ones in the flutes on display at our local music store (the ones that don't allow you to feel the finger depression in the key). I hope I won't be using them long, but in the meantime, they're not a nuisance.The cleaning cloth (you made) is so charming! Perfect for a quick wipe-down during practice. Since my goal is to attain a level of playing ability equal to my love of the instrument and this is the next leg of the journey, you've made this adult student VERY happy indeed. I'll be in touch soon regarding my student flute, and the Altieri bag purchase. For now, I'm off to ogle my "new" flute some more... Warmest Regards, CherylFrom:Tallahassee, FLEmail: momtoapom@gmail.comStefanie DarlingtonSaturday, 11/3/07, 4:39 AMHad a great experience working with Nancy on a "step up" flute for my 13 year old daughter. She made great recommendations and offered us a used Yamaha flute with all the features we were looking for. Committed to have it ready for us in a month and shipped it in 2 weeks. It looks great and sounds even better. My daughter is thrilled with it and is looking forward to trying out for Honors Band in December.From:Mason, OhioEmail: sdarlington@cinci.rr.comKathyFriday, 10/5/07, 8:10 AMHi Nancy, Just wanted to let you know that I'm really enjoying the new life you put into my Gemeinhardt flute and piccolo! Everything seems a bit easier to play. I'd never used plugs, and was pleasantly surprised to find how much the RH3 helps when I stretch for C#/C/B - so thank you for including those. Also, it was thoughtful of you to send a cleaning rod with the flute. I do have one, but I didn't ship it because that case (which IHMO is an el-cheapo -- though of course not cheap! replacement for the original wooden case grumble grumble) doesn't hold it securely in place. I will certainly recommend your service to anyone who may ask. Best regards, KathyFrom:PennsylvaniaTinaWednesday, 9/26/07, 7:28 PMHi Nancy, I got the flute today, and it's beautiful! Looks shiny and new, with a lovely, clear, rich tone, just like the one I played in the store. Of course, this out-of-shape player can't do it justice yet, but I'm looking forward to improving my playing on this wonderful instrument! Kudos to you! Thanks so much, TinaFrom:PennsylvaniaJennifer ReedMonday, 9/24/07, 7:49 AMI asked for and received expert advice from Nancy on the purchase of my daughter's first piccolo, an experience that was much more complicated than I had envisioned. Nancy made it easy, explaining why one piccolo is better than another, and even recommending a model and make. Luckily, she happened to have one in stock that she had worked on. After trying the few I could find locally, I purchased Nancy's YPC32 for my daughter and couldn't be happier. She has really taken to the piccolo and has found the transition between flute and piccolo much easier than we expected. She has already been asked to play it in the 8th grade band (she is in 7th grade). I couldn't be happier with the purchase or the service we received. I will definitely be writing to Nancy again when my daughter needs an open hole flute!From:ConnecticutEmail: jenreed@cox.netPaulMonday, 9/17/07, 3:30 PMNancy, Before finding your website, I was very confused on what brand/model of flute to purchase for my daughter Marit who was starting her first year of band. Your recommendation was great and you made the process easy. Marit is very happy with her flute. Also thanks for recommending the optional carry case - I didn't even know something like that existed. Looking forward to doing business with you in the future.From:MinnesotaPatTuesday, 9/4/07, 6:20 PMWe received the flute today. Becca was thrilled as today was the first night of the local community band. When I left to go to work tonight, she was practicing her scales. Thank you for your time and the wonderful job! PatFrom:TennesseeKris SterneTuesday, 9/4/07, 3:55 PMI feel quite happy that I stumbled upon your website. I was moments away from buying a used flute for my daughter's 21st birthday, off of e- bay, but I began reading your site and know I'll hold off on that until I've had a chance to converse with you. (all that I know about flutes is this - I love to hear them and my daughter has a natural talent with music.)From:Normal, IllinoisEmail: kriss586@hotmail.comDeniseFriday, 8/17/07, 2:20 PMWe have two flutists in our family and both are in high school and college marching bands so we have piccolos as well as flutes. Nancy wonderfully services our instruments and our girls are always pleased with how much better the instruments play once Nancy has worked on them. Over the past few years since we discovered Nancy, she has provided quality work (even in an Easter holiday emergency one night!. We have purchased a refurbished instrument from her and we have had her refurbish one of our flutes as it was not quite right from the factory. Each time we pick up our instrument, Nancy reminds us to call her if we have any problems so Nancy stands behind her work, but we have never had to return for further repair. We are grateful to have someone that we can trust and someone who does excellent work!From:Asheville, NCAllisonWednesday, 7/25/07, 7:22 AMPreviously, I sent Nancy my old piccolo to be overhauled, and it returned sounding better than most of the brand new professional brands that I've tried! I decided that once it comes time to send my flute off for it's annual COA, I would send it to her. Turns out I had many more problems than expected, and she took the time to fix them. When my flute returned, I was amazed. Not only was I able to make notes that I had to force out play effortlessly, but she had improved the sound overall. I find myself better able to change color of the sound, as well an increased ability to follow dynamics! I daresay, she made my flute sound better than it did when I first took it out of its case two years ago! The only downside is that now that I have a great flute, I can't blame my difficulties on a shoddy instrument anymore. XD Thanks a bunch, Nancy! You did it again!From:Miami, FLEmail: a.wellons@umiami.eduJeffMonday, 7/16/07, 6:47 AMDear Nancy, The flute arrived here quickly and Sarah has been enjoying getting used to it. She hasn't learned the gizmo or low B foot yet - we got her to make a note from the latter yesterday from the first time just to see the difference. Sarah is very pleased to have her new flute. We talked with her summer flute teacher and she has heard of you. She said that in the flute world you are famous. I consider ourselves fortunate to have found you. JeffFrom:CaliforniaShelley TrippSunday, 7/8/07, 12:47 PMI'm beaming after receiving my overhauled flute from Nancy! Never again will I reluctantly drop off my instrument at the nearest music store hoping for the best and always being disppointed. I should have done this years ago. Thanks Nancy!From:Corvallis, OregonEmail: shelley.tripp@comcast.netCarolThursday, 7/5/07, 4:14 AMNancy, We got the piccolo yesterday (7-3-07) and she LOVES it!!! It really sounds good....she amazes me as to how she can just pick something up and play it. (And play it well!) THANKS SO MUCH for everything! Take care, CarolFrom:GeorgiaJane WelchWednesday, 4/25/07, 7:45 AMI recently purchased a used flute from Nancy. It is a Yamaha Allegro to be used by my daughter as her high school concert band instrument. Before purchasing, my daughter and her private teacher performed an assessment of the tuning, ease of playing, tone, etc. of the Allegro and 4 other flutes. The others were a Yamaha 481H and 3 made by Jupiter. All four were brand new flutes from a local music store. In the end, the two that made the cut were the Allegro and the 481H, both Yamaha flutes. The decision then came down to price and features. Both were exactly the same cost but the Allegro had additional features that my daughter preferred. These were off-set G and split E. Both had a B foot and gizmo. Nancy did a superb job of finding a good used instrument and sprucing it up such that it was chosen over 4 brand new flutes. I highly recommend Nancy for her expertise when looking for a flute.From:Kingsport, TNBarrySaturday, 4/21/07, 8:35 AMNancy, The flute arrived Friday afternoon. My daughter loves it. After playing a few notes, she talked about how much better it sounds than her old one, plus she can hit notes now that her old one wouldn't reach. She'll enjoy this flute for a long time. Thank you very much. BarryFrom:North CarolinaCarolSaturday, 3/3/07, 5:50 PMNancy, Thank you so much for all the advice on the flute and especially for getting it here so quickly. My daughter absolutely adores it and it sounds SOOOO much better than her old one!!! She has a competition on Tuesday and now she can't wait to go. You're the best! CarolFrom:GeorgiaJack CarringtonThursday, 2/8/07, 3:18 AMI sent Nancy a Haynes flute that I had not played in years, and frankly, it was "unplayable". Nancy did a complete overhaul, and she did a very thorough job. I'm very pleased. Now, I just need to get my embouchere in shape to try to bring myself up to the standard of the flute!From:Atlanta, GAEmail: jack@crgcoach.comGailFriday, 2/2/07, 5:54 PMThanks for all your assistance helping me to purchase a flute for my daughter. I knew so little about flutes and appreciate your patience in helping me with my purchase.From:New HampshireDeb C.Friday, 1/12/07, 4:54 PMNancy offered exceptional service and our daughter's Emerson flute arrived in time for Christmas. She loves the way it plays and her music teacher was impressed with the condition. Thanks Nancy! Deb C.From:ConnecticutShawnThursday, 1/4/07, 12:06 PMNancy's service was excellent. We purchased an Emerson ELD from her as a Christmas present and the instrument looked brand new when it arrived. Everything related to Flutestar is a piece of cake. Thanks!From:Southern MarylandEmail: sastanley@verizon.netAllisonSaturday, 12/30/06, 6:11 AMNancy, The piccolo plays fantastically! Plays better than I could have ever expected it to. I'll be sure to refer other people at UM's flute studio to you in the future. And I'll be sure to send my flute to you when I need the annual adjustment! So thanks again. It was definitely money well spent. Allison PS. Loved the little cleaning cloth! It's too adorable! :-)From:Miami, FLEmail: miamigurl123@yahoo.comCindyMonday, 12/18/06, 7:42 PMDear Nancy: I received my flute Thursday, and I have to tell you, it sounds and feels so different that my music group I play with said it's 100% better sounding. I have a hearing loss, and didn't hear the "airy" sounds that it made previously, I just knew that it didn't play well, and that it sometimes took a concerted effort to play certain high notes. Thank you again for all your hard work. In the future, I plan to upgrade my flute, and I know just where to get it! You're awesome! Thank you, CindyFrom:Miami, FLEmail: cynthiacdixon@yahoo.comSaraTuesday, 12/12/06, 12:11 PMI'm a college student who rediscovered my love of flute playing, but was in a financial bind and unsure of how to go about purchasing an instrument. After stumbling across Nancy's website and reading her fantastic reviews, I contacted her. She went *beyond* what I'd expected, and I am now the proud owner of a gorgeous, affordable Pearl. Thanks so much, Nancy; keep up the good work!!From:Milledgeville, Ga.TimothySunday, 12/10/06, 9:38 PMI discovered Nancy's passion for flute repair via her website. I purchased a new Pearl Elegante about 10 months earlier and it needed a slight adjustment so I sent it off to her. Nancy was maticulous with it and adjusted and shimed several keys. It plays better than new! The low register now has a beautiful and full tone. Thank You Nancy.From:Templeton, CAG. ChunFriday, 12/8/06, 7:02 AMJust a quick note to let you know that we received the flute on Monday December 4th. As expected, our daughter was very happy to receive her new instrument and all the nice little touches (embroidered name tag, musical cleaning cloth, perfectly fitting curved headjoint). I haven't heard her play it much except just to make sure it plays a few of the notes and songs she's learned. Thanks again for all your help in making this a very special gift! It was a pleasure working with you on this.From:CaliforniaDanFriday, 11/10/06, 8:36 PMNancy, My daughter is very pleased with the flute. Thanks for your good work and excellent service. DanFrom:IllinoisSaraThursday, 11/2/06, 4:57 PMHi Nancy, I need your help!! I am interested in purchasing a flute, or your advice on doing so, and I am unable to e-mail you due to restrictions on the school computers. Please contact me. Thanks!!From:GeorgiaEmail: Forever_Firerose@yahoo.comPaulFriday, 9/15/06, 12:55 PMReceived one of Nancy's used Yamaha flutes. Condition seemed brand-new, even though it was used. I could not tell that anyone had ever used it, and it all worked well, spring tension worked fine. My daughter is extremely excited about starting to play the flute. I look forward to having Nancy perform maintenance in the future. If her initial work is this good, I expect great things in the future.From:Easton, PAWeb Site: Northfork Rental ChaletEmail: paulmulvey@macNOSPAM.comVickiFriday, 9/8/06, 9:45 AMNancy - I got it yesterday and it is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how bad my old flute is in comparison. It will take some time to get used to playing without key clicking and the funny buzz, but I sure don't mind! Thanks! VickiFrom:AlaskaGwenMonday, 8/7/06, 5:57 AMI want to thank Nancy for all of her help in selecting a flute for my return to flute playing. I haven't played since high school (over 20 years ago!) and was scared I'd purchase a flute and become discouraged because of the flute quality. She recommended a brand new Trevor James she had in stock. This flute is much better than what I rememebr my flute in high school being - I was proud to still be able to make a tone on the first try!! Thanks for the beautiful instrument!From:NJEmail: ntrikate@hotmail.comJen S.Thursday, 8/3/06, 10:44 AMHi Nancy! Just wanted you to know we are very happy with the flute you sold to us. My 12 yr old daughter is much happier with it than the old refurbished one we had been using. Now we are in the process of starting private flute lessons and establishing a stricter practice schedule! Thanks so much for taking time with us to find out what might best fit our needs and our budget. We will be in touch for our yearly COA!! Sincerely, Jen S., ILFrom:IllinoisNancyMonday, 7/31/06, 8:15 AMHi Nancy, Thanks for the help with my daughter's new (used) flute. The transaction went very smoothly. My daughter is thrilled with the flute and says it plays more easily than her old flute. It is going to be awhile before she can play without those plugs though. NancyFrom:MassachusettsRobertaFriday, 7/21/06, 12:57 PMHey Nancy, Love your new website and thats a great picture of our trip to Hungary! Regards, RobertaFrom:N.J.Email: Flutenut62@msn.comNatalie HallWednesday, 7/5/06, 4:27 PMI needed someone I could trust to fix my flute. It plays great now! Thank you!From:UtahEmail: natchall@yahoo.comTommy FalconeSaturday, 7/1/06, 1:24 PMI Love You, Baby!From:Baltimore, MD 21230Web Site: jtfwoodwindsandstuffEmail: tommy@jtfwoodwindsandstuffJulieTuesday, 6/20/06, 12:54 PMI recently bought a piccolo from Nancy. She was wonderful about answering questions and pointing me in the right direction in purchasing a piccolo. The piccolo arrived promptly and came in protective packaging. It was ready to play - it had already been adjusted. The sound and range of the instrument is great and such an improvement over my previous piccolo. I would encourage anyone looking for a used or new instrument to order one from Nancy.From:KlettkeEmail: www.bjk@cinci.rr.comJimFriday, 6/16/06, 1:03 PMNancy, thanks so much for your help selling my daughter's used flute. Your ability to evaluate, repair and warranty the instrument was a great help. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I'm glad the flute found a new home and your payment back was prompt and professional.From:New HampshireAmySaturday, 5/20/06, 11:46 AMNancy was a delight to work with and the flute she sold to my student was absolutely beautiful and in just peak condition with a fantastic tone. Her tracking, shipping and payment process were both flexible and fast. I urge others to purchase flutes and piccolos from her. I had purchased recently a new professional flute for myself, and after working with her for my student, I wish I had known about her earlier. I intend to look at buying a piccolo from her.From:DCEmail: cybnpurd@comcast.netRenee'Friday, 5/19/06, 5:15 PMWe bought a used step-up flute from Nancy. My daughter wanted the lip plate gold plated. Nancy had the work done for us. The flute is a beautiful instrument and plays great! All of this at a great price! Thanks, Nancy.From:Trenton, TNRebecca BorrorSunday, 4/16/06, 10:22 PMNancy did a beautiful job on both my handmade flute and my piccolo. She is very honest, knowledgeable, curious and has an excellent sense of humor. These traits make her an excellent ally when searching for that perfect-for-you (or your child) instrument, whether it is a first instrument, a step-up to achieve great things at the State solo and ensemble contest, or that dream flute for college. Her prices are probably the best bargain to be found anywhere. You might find something cheaper, but it won't likely be of the same quality, and more importantly it won't come with Nancy's assistance.From:Central OregonEmail: anrangus@oregontrail.netLamar SingletarySaturday, 4/8/06, 6:49 PMThank you ever so much for the good work you did on my flute. Eventhough it was a new instrument the work you did on it made it play much better. The playing tip was nice too, even more because it was unexpected. The advice was good and has helped me a lot. Thanks for being there when I needed you.From:Deatsville, Al.Email: lamarsingletary@bellsouth.netLamarSaturday, 4/8/06, 6:43 PMNancy of FlutestarWednesday, 3/22/06, 7:11 PMI think in the note below Sherry meant to type "skilled hands" and not "spilled hands." This took me a little while to figure out! NancyEmail: flutestar@earthlink.netSherry HandfingerWednesday, 3/22/06, 5:27 PMDear Nancy, I appreciate the thorough, meticulous COA and repair of my flute. I had a lesson a couple of days after I received it back from you. My teacher, Helen Spielman, and I had a great time playing it and just looking it over. Wow, what a difference your spilled hands made to my flute!! It's a pleasure to practice. A note for others -- Nancy lets nothing go unnoticed on a flute. She called me and discussed/explained what was going on with my flute before she made the extra repairs. I believe she has found her niche. Thanks, Nancy... SherryFrom:Chapel Hill, NCEmail: handfing@hotmail.comSuzanne HoschMonday, 3/20/06, 12:48 PMHello Nancy, This is Suzanne from the JCC Contra dance... we chatted about various things including the flute choir. I am definitely interested in participating. Please keep in touch and send more info!! Suzanne ps... I like your website.. you clearly enjoy it!!From:SwannanoaEmail: suzhosch@charter.netLea KiblerFriday, 3/17/06, 6:50 PMNancy put my student's very poorly made flute in good working order.This was probably a tedious job. Thanks very much for helping - hopefully we can get this student a better flute soon. Lea KiblerFrom:Asheville, NCWeb Site: Ashevilleflute (Asheville Flute Vacation)Email: lea@ashevilleflute.comP. MolinaTuesday, 3/14/06, 1:40 PMThanks, Nancy! I am thrilled that you were so quickly able to bring my flute to playing condition. I hope to do it justice with more lessons, but now practicing is such a pleasure with a cooperative instrument!From:Asheville(Members can delete entries.)
AllisonSaturday, 12/30/06, 6:11 AMNancy, The piccolo plays fantastically! Plays better than I could have ever expected it to. I'll be sure to refer other people at UM's flute studio to you in the future. And I'll be sure to send my flute to you when I need the annual adjustment! So thanks again. It was definitely money well spent. Allison PS. Loved the little cleaning cloth! It's too adorable! :-)From:Miami, FLEmail: miamigurl123@yahoo.comCindyMonday, 12/18/06, 7:42 PMDear Nancy: I received my flute Thursday, and I have to tell you, it sounds and feels so different that my music group I play with said it's 100% better sounding. I have a hearing loss, and didn't hear the "airy" sounds that it made previously, I just knew that it didn't play well, and that it sometimes took a concerted effort to play certain high notes. Thank you again for all your hard work. In the future, I plan to upgrade my flute, and I know just where to get it! You're awesome! Thank you, CindyFrom:Miami, FLEmail: cynthiacdixon@yahoo.comSaraTuesday, 12/12/06, 12:11 PMI'm a college student who rediscovered my love of flute playing, but was in a financial bind and unsure of how to go about purchasing an instrument. After stumbling across Nancy's website and reading her fantastic reviews, I contacted her. She went *beyond* what I'd expected, and I am now the proud owner of a gorgeous, affordable Pearl. Thanks so much, Nancy; keep up the good work!!From:Milledgeville, Ga.TimothySunday, 12/10/06, 9:38 PMI discovered Nancy's passion for flute repair via her website. I purchased a new Pearl Elegante about 10 months earlier and it needed a slight adjustment so I sent it off to her. Nancy was maticulous with it and adjusted and shimed several keys. It plays better than new! The low register now has a beautiful and full tone. Thank You Nancy.From:Templeton, CAG. ChunFriday, 12/8/06, 7:02 AMJust a quick note to let you know that we received the flute on Monday December 4th. As expected, our daughter was very happy to receive her new instrument and all the nice little touches (embroidered name tag, musical cleaning cloth, perfectly fitting curved headjoint). I haven't heard her play it much except just to make sure it plays a few of the notes and songs she's learned. Thanks again for all your help in making this a very special gift! It was a pleasure working with you on this.From:CaliforniaDanFriday, 11/10/06, 8:36 PMNancy, My daughter is very pleased with the flute. Thanks for your good work and excellent service. DanFrom:IllinoisSaraThursday, 11/2/06, 4:57 PMHi Nancy, I need your help!! I am interested in purchasing a flute, or your advice on doing so, and I am unable to e-mail you due to restrictions on the school computers. Please contact me. Thanks!!From:GeorgiaEmail: Forever_Firerose@yahoo.comPaulFriday, 9/15/06, 12:55 PMReceived one of Nancy's used Yamaha flutes. Condition seemed brand-new, even though it was used. I could not tell that anyone had ever used it, and it all worked well, spring tension worked fine. My daughter is extremely excited about starting to play the flute. I look forward to having Nancy perform maintenance in the future. If her initial work is this good, I expect great things in the future.From:Easton, PAWeb Site: Northfork Rental ChaletEmail: paulmulvey@macNOSPAM.comVickiFriday, 9/8/06, 9:45 AMNancy - I got it yesterday and it is absolutely amazing! I can't believe how bad my old flute is in comparison. It will take some time to get used to playing without key clicking and the funny buzz, but I sure don't mind! Thanks! VickiFrom:AlaskaGwenMonday, 8/7/06, 5:57 AMI want to thank Nancy for all of her help in selecting a flute for my return to flute playing. I haven't played since high school (over 20 years ago!) and was scared I'd purchase a flute and become discouraged because of the flute quality. She recommended a brand new Trevor James she had in stock. This flute is much better than what I rememebr my flute in high school being - I was proud to still be able to make a tone on the first try!! Thanks for the beautiful instrument!From:NJEmail: ntrikate@hotmail.comJen S.Thursday, 8/3/06, 10:44 AMHi Nancy! Just wanted you to know we are very happy with the flute you sold to us. My 12 yr old daughter is much happier with it than the old refurbished one we had been using. Now we are in the process of starting private flute lessons and establishing a stricter practice schedule! Thanks so much for taking time with us to find out what might best fit our needs and our budget. We will be in touch for our yearly COA!! Sincerely, Jen S., ILFrom:IllinoisNancyMonday, 7/31/06, 8:15 AMHi Nancy, Thanks for the help with my daughter's new (used) flute. The transaction went very smoothly. My daughter is thrilled with the flute and says it plays more easily than her old flute. It is going to be awhile before she can play without those plugs though. NancyFrom:MassachusettsNatalie HallWednesday, 7/5/06, 4:27 PMI needed someone I could trust to fix my flute. It plays great now! Thank you!From:UtahEmail: natchall@yahoo.comJulieTuesday, 6/20/06, 12:54 PMI recently bought a piccolo from Nancy. She was wonderful about answering questions and pointing me in the right direction in purchasing a piccolo. The piccolo arrived promptly and came in protective packaging. It was ready to play - it had already been adjusted. The sound and range of the instrument is great and such an improvement over my previous piccolo. I would encourage anyone looking for a used or new instrument to order one from Nancy.From:KlettkeEmail: www.bjk@cinci.rr.comJimFriday, 6/16/06, 1:03 PMNancy, thanks so much for your help selling my daughter's used flute. Your ability to evaluate, repair and warranty the instrument was a great help. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I'm glad the flute found a new home and your payment back was prompt and professional.From:New HampshireAmySaturday, 5/20/06, 11:46 AMNancy was a delight to work with and the flute she sold to my student was absolutely beautiful and in just peak condition with a fantastic tone. Her tracking, shipping and payment process were both flexible and fast. I urge others to purchase flutes and piccolos from her. I had purchased recently a new professional flute for myself, and after working with her for my student, I wish I had known about her earlier. I intend to look at buying a piccolo from her.From:DCEmail: cybnpurd@comcast.netRenee'Friday, 5/19/06, 5:15 PMWe bought a used step-up flute from Nancy. My daughter wanted the lip plate gold plated. Nancy had the work done for us. The flute is a beautiful instrument and plays great! All of this at a great price! Thanks, Nancy.From:Trenton, TNRebecca BorrorSunday, 4/16/06, 10:22 PMNancy did a beautiful job on both my handmade flute and my piccolo. She is very honest, knowledgeable, curious and has an excellent sense of humor. These traits make her an excellent ally when searching for that perfect-for-you (or your child) instrument, whether it is a first instrument, a step-up to achieve great things at the State solo and ensemble contest, or that dream flute for college. Her prices are probably the best bargain to be found anywhere. You might find something cheaper, but it won't likely be of the same quality, and more importantly it won't come with Nancy's assistance.From:Central OregonEmail: anrangus@oregontrail.netLamar SingletarySaturday, 4/8/06, 6:49 PMThank you ever so much for the good work you did on my flute. Eventhough it was a new instrument the work you did on it made it play much better. The playing tip was nice too, even more because it was unexpected. The advice was good and has helped me a lot. Thanks for being there when I needed you.From:Deatsville, Al.Email: lamarsingletary@bellsouth.netLamarSaturday, 4/8/06, 6:43 PMSherry HandfingerWednesday, 3/22/06, 5:27 PMDear Nancy, I appreciate the thorough, meticulous COA and repair of my flute. I had a lesson a couple of days after I received it back from you. My teacher, Helen Spielman, and I had a great time playing it and just looking it over. Wow, what a difference your skilled hands made to my flute!! It's a pleasure to practice. A note for others -- Nancy lets nothing go unnoticed on a flute. She called me and discussed/explained what was going on with my flute before she made the extra repairs. I believe she has found her niche. Thanks, Nancy... SherryFrom:Chapel Hill, NCEmail: handfing@hotmail.comLea KiblerFriday, 3/17/06, 6:50 PMNancy put my student's very poorly made flute in good working order.This was probably a tedious job. Thanks very much for helping - hopefully we can get this student a better flute soon. Lea KiblerFrom:Asheville, NCWeb Site: Ashevilleflute (Asheville Flute Vacation)Email: lea@ashevilleflute.comP. MolinaTuesday, 3/14/06, 1:40 PMThanks, Nancy! I am thrilled that you were so quickly able to bring my flute to playing condition. I hope to do it justice with more lessons, but now practicing is such a pleasure with a cooperative instrument!From:AshevilleJanet C.Thursday, 3/2/06, 7:42 PMI found Nancy on the web when I was looking for a used flute for my 12 year old daughter. Nancy was extremely helpful and gave me a lot of good information on different models and price ranges. It was just what I needed. We bought a used Yamaha from Nancy and we are very happy with it. Our daughter was so thrilled when it arrived. You wouldn't think that the little cleaning cloth that Nancy includes and a wooden cleaning rod would mean so much compared to the flute, but it really makes our daughter feel like her flute is extra special. It has been 6 weeks since we received the flute and this weekend, she will participate in her first Solo & Ensemble competition. You go, girl!From:Madison, WisconsinEmail: jamasina@yahoo.comKristen StonerThursday, 3/2/06, 7:11 PMNancy worked wonders on my Burkart piccolo during the Florida Flute Convention! It plays better now than when I bought it new! What amazes me is that she was able to do such high quality work with her "mobile repair shop" in the exhibit hall in Orlando, not even in the comforts of her own place. Brava, Nancy! Our UF flute studio will be sending many flute repairs your way.From:Gainesville, FLWeb Site: University of Florida Flute StudioEmail: kstoner@arts.ufl.eduDebra BlecherWednesday, 2/22/06, 5:53 AMHi Nancy, I heard the Intermediate flute you sent my student Allison, and it is incredible!! Now she has a used flute that looks and sounds like it is new, and at a reasonable price. This will help her to improve her skills, and really enjoy playing the flute. Thank you again!! DebraFrom:Northern New JerseyEmail: DebdaFlute@aol.comGeorgia DimaanoSaturday, 2/4/06, 2:42 PMHi Nancy! I love your website. You have a very interesting background, and I look forward to knowing you better when we go to Hungary. I think life starts after 40--so there's hope for me yet!! Take care, GeorgiaFrom:Glenmoore, PAWeb Site: paflutechoir.orgEmail: georgia@paflutechoir.orgJulie HadlerSaturday, 1/21/06, 9:32 AMI contacted Nancy by email after finding her web site. She answered all my questions and I purchased a flute for my 10 year old daughter from her. It was a very good experience. I had been nervous buying an instrument on line but I felt confident with Nancy and her ability. My daughter now has a flute that she loves and it plays great. I will be reconmending Nancy to other parents looking for flutes for their childern.From:Suburbs of Chicago, ILWeb Site: J. HadlerEmail: jjedhads@sbcglobal.netMariellen PeruginiTuesday, 12/13/05, 5:10 AMNancy was a godsend (and I don't use that word often) . The process of buying my daughter a new flute was long and challenging. Of the various "sellers" I talked to, Nancy was tops. I could always rely on her information being accurate, and she was courteous and professional. Unlike some other sellers, she never badmouthed other flutes I was considering. Instead, she would carefully think of a way to state things in a factual way, and would openly let me know if anything she was saying was really more opinion. I appreciated her so much throughout the selection process -- Thank You, Grazie, Merci !!!From:Carlisle, MassachusettsAdrianne GreenbaumWednesday, 12/7/05, 8:16 PMNancy and I found eachother on the Larry Krantz's Flute List and I'm very happy to say that she has done great work for me. She offered to try and sell a couple of items for me, after working on them, and came through with flying colors. I will continue to trust her judgement in the future as she has a good sense of supply and demand with quality and excellent communication always being a top concerns. Many thanks and hopes for continued work together. Adrianne GreenbaumFrom:Fairfield, CTE-mail: greenbaum@klezmerflute.comJodieThursday, 12/1/05, 4:42 PM