The flute has many amazing soloists that model exceptional sound and technical ability. Below is a short list of some great places to start. Remember that nothing beats live music, so go to see the local symphony orchestra and to college wind ensemble concerts close to you.

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Suggested professionals (in no particular order)
Jim Walker, Sir James Galway, Emannual Pahud, Michel Debost, Jean Pierre Rampal, Jeanne Baxstresser, William Bennet, Jeffrey Khaner, Paula Robison