By Rachael Simon As a professional flute repair specialist, one of the most common questions I receive from flutists is, “What kind of pads should I get?”. I love getting asked this question, because pads are probably one of my favorite things to talk about. It’s for good reason–there are few components that are as crucial to the sound and performance of a flute as the pads that are in it.  If the headjoint is the voice of the flute, the pads are the heart.  Whenever I hear “What kind of pads should I get?”, I actually hear two questions: … Continue reading Selecting the Best Pads for Your Flute