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About Ian McLauchlan

Ian studied flute at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with Kate Hill and Trevor Wye. Whilst there he was offered an instrument technology course as part of his diploma which lasted three years. During this time he produced his first headjoint which was made from stainless steel and nickel silver. Following study at the RNCM he started working from home repairing flutes and making headjoints, quickly gaining a reputation for the quality of his work. Ian has spent time working at the Brannen Cooper factory in the USA, receiving training in both manufacture and repair of their flutes. This influence led to a thorough overhaul of his method of making headjoints. Working trips abroad have included the USA, Spain, France and the Faroe Islands; lecturing on and demonstrating flute maintenance, making and repair. Ian has now established himself as one of the leading flute technicians in the UK, maintaining many instruments belonging to professional players. He is resident flute technician at Just Flutes / Jonathan Myall Music. As a player Ian regularly freelances in the south of England and abroad, working with Surrey Opera, Kentish Opera and two wind quintets amongst others. He has worked as the principal wind tutor for the IAPS National Symphony. In 2007 Ian performed the Chaminade Flute Concertino at Snape with the the IAPS National Symphony Orchestra.