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Flute Gallery, girl and her father and Bianca

Bloomington, MN

The Flute Gallery

Find the flute of your dreams by combining top of the line materials with expert service and advice. From beginner to custom design, the Flute Gallery is your destination for your next flute, headjoint, or piccolo.

It's our Anniversary!

Celebrate 10 years of the Gallery with us!

Bianca showing crowns to a family in the Flute Gallery

Our Process

Finding your next flute is a highly personal process - that's why we provide the best personalized service.

  • 1-on-1 guidance from professional flutists
  • Selection tailored to your tastes and budget - it's like having a personal shopper!
  • At-home trials to discover how each flute fits in your rehearsal and performance spaces
  • Unbeatable customer service

Brands we carry.

custom handmade flute footjoints

Shop Burkart

Every Burkart Elite flute is a masterpiece, crafted by hand and tailored specifically to each musician's needs. This customization allows artists to explore new heights in their performances, offering a rich, full sound and endless possibilities for technical mastery.

Flute Gallery team, Katie, Rachel, and Bianca

The Flute Gallery Team

Dr. Rachel Haug, Bianca Najera, and Master Flute Technician Katie Lowry bring a combined 60 years of experience as professional flutists. We know a thing or two about flutes, headjoints and piccolos.

Testimonials

The entire staff there are so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Bianca in particular has a special gift of listening to what the customer says, asking questions and then makes well informed suggestions. I find the business model Schmitt uses to be a very refreshing, no pressure, very focused on the customer's needs. I live in the 1000 Islands region of Upstate NY, but choose to deal with The Flute Gallery because of the excellent selection of products coupled with amazing customer service, and highly qualified staff.

Michele Bariteau

Chaumont, NY

Schmitt Music has been our go-to music resource since the day Alex started to play the flute. As Alex continued to develop musically we wanted to take her instrument up a notch. We tried out many different flutes and headjoints over the course of 6 months in order to find the perfect match. Alex loves her new flute and it sounds beautiful! Thank you!

Tammy & Alex

The Flute Gallery is great. A huge selection. Katie Lowry is ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST! She is super helpful and is very patient. She has a great ear and great advice. Ten thumbs up!

Fred H.

Amazing work, knowledge, and patience from your whole team! It took me over 2 months for find my dream flute, and Bianca was so accommodating and patient with me throughout the process. Because of her, I was able to take my time to be really confident in this big decision. She made this process very easy, painless, and fun :) Your repair team also did far from disappoint! Your newest addition, Ryne, did magic on my flute. He cleaned and fixed my flute with such precision and elegance. I loved the flute before it was fixed up, but he made it sing even more beautifully than I ever thought possible.

Shirleen

Every single staff member that we have encountered at Schmitt has been very patient and always knowledgeable, particularly Rachel and Bianca in the Flute Gallery. They are experts in their field and helped us find the right flute for my son. I can't say enough good things about our experiences here.

Carolyn M.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Gallery

Where are you located?

The Flute Gallery is located inside Schmitt Music Bloomington, in Bloomington, Minnesota. In-person appointments with a flute specialist can be scheduled anytime during our open hours, seven days a week.

Do I need to make an appointment?

Scheduling an appointment is recommended because it ensures that a member of our flute specialist team is available to guide you through your instrument selection process. You can schedule your appointment through the contact us button above, or email us at flutegallery@schmittmusic.com

Do you carry accessories?

We are proud to offer a wide range of flute case bags, cleaning swabs and cloths, teaching tools and other accessories. Our selection includes accessories from the brands you know and love, independent artisan makers, and our house brand Lake City - made by musicians for musicians.

What is the Flute Gallery Guarantee?

All new instruments come with a manufacturer warranty, in addition to our Flute Gallery Guarantee.

We at The Flute Gallery believe that all instruments should meet specific performance standards throughout the first year of purchase and proudly provide our One Year Flute Gallery Guarantee with every new instrument.

In addition to coverage provided under the manufacturer’s warranty, our Guarantee protects against any mechanical or adjustment issues that prevent the instrument from playing properly. This does not include damage due to mistreatment, accidental damage, or negligence. Qualifying repairs covered by the Guarantee are at the sole discretion of the Master Flute Technician, Katie Lowry. Any repairs made by outside parties and/or without the consent of our Master Flute Technician void this Guarantee.

The Guarantee expires one year after the date of purchase.

 

What do you recommend for maintenance?

Each player and instrument is different, so specific maintenance needs will vary from player to player. Our Master Flute Technician is available to answer any specific questions you might have!

Visit our blog for an overview of common maintenance procedures.

Policies & Processes

Do you offer trials?

Yes! We offer free nationwide trials and encourage trials as part of the appointment process. Contact us to schedule your showing, or arrange an at-home trial.

Do you offer financing?

Yes! We offer a number of financing options to fit everyone’s needs. Contact us for more information.

Do you buy used instruments?

Although we do not buy used instruments, certain models may qualify for our certified consignment program. Contact us for more information!

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