Flute Lesson Inspiration: Famous Flutists of the World

 The flute is an instrument that is used in making several kinds of music. It has been used in jazz, classical, and even rock and roll music. There are literally thousands of talented professional flutists. Some of the most famous of these musicians can be quite inspirational to anyone who is taking flute lessons.

Sir James Galway

The Irish-born Galway is a classical flutist and an entertainer. He has sold over 30 million albums, tours worldwide, makes television appearances, and works hard to promote the arts wherever he travels. Sir James is still touring today. Having played for Queens, Popes and other dignitaries, many consider a chance to hear this talented man in concert a true privilege. While classical music is his forte, Galway has performed with pop stars such as Elton John, rock bands like Pink Floyd and a wide array of entertainers. In demand and well-loved Galway is one of the pre-eminent musicians and flutists alive today.

Ian Anderson

A member of the band Jethro Tull, Anderson is an accomplished flutist. He is instrumental in having made the flute beloved by a generation of rock and Querflöte roll music lovers. He is an accomplished musician who can play several instruments. His bluesy flute music, which has been incorporated into the music of his band has been a unique and distinguishing feature of that groups music making it instantly recognizable by those who know the band even slightly. Anderson still plays today and has been working with the bamboo flute for some time now.

Julius Baker

Probably one of the most accomplished flutists ever to have come from America, Baker, who died in 2003, was as ubiquitous as television. He is known for his recordings with the CBS Orchestra, many of the major philharmonics and symphonies in the US, and as a teacher of hundreds of pupils. He taught at Carnegie Melon University, Julliard, and the Curtis Institute, three renowned schools of the arts with strong music departments. He recorded music for movies, for special projects and with more people than one could ever list. Today, many of us still have a recording on which he is the flutist because he was such a prolific and talented musician.

Perhaps these three are among the most recognized or thought of names when the everyday person thinks of someone who plays the flute. Each of these flutists has had an influence on others in the world of music either through teaching, enchanting or perhaps even mesmerizing others with their incredible talents and equally amazing musical stylings. For those looking to learn to play this instrument, whose music is often described as graceful, airy and as beautiful as the sweetest birdsong, these and other professional flutists can serve as a fine example of what practice and hard work can do when a talented person takes up a musical instrument. Keeping these talented individuals in mind can be a great way to gain some inspiration as one undertakes flute lessons.