This flute is great for beginners. I bought it for my 6th grader who began playing flute this year. It is sturdy, all of the valves seal well and the keys work very smoothly. The purple finish looks good and doesn’t show fingerprints or smudges. Oh, and it sounds good too. Well worth the money.

I bought this flute for my 8th grader. She is over joyed with the flute and all the items that come with it. I rented a flute before that was difficult to play and was hard to get the company to fix in a timely manner. I purchased this flute for what I spent on one monthly rental, and did not include the other items which was extra. This flute is beautiful and has a lovely sound. The rented flute did not sound nearly as well, and not as beautiful. Even if this flute breaks and can not be fixed it is still cheaper than renting. The keys are small and easy for beginning fingers to reach, making it easier to play. It was not so expensive that I would regret if my child does not continue to play after finishing school. It was shipped well protected and arrived when was expected. I would recommend this flute especially for a school age child learning to play due to the low cost and small keys.

We were faced with renting a flute for per month. A friend told me about purchasing on-line. Couldn’t beat the price. The band director is happy with the instrument. Daughter is playing and learning. Very Happy.