"Marching band programs will be lining up for [WinDefender]. And I don't mean just America; the whole world will line up."
Marcus Henderson
Flutist for the Marshall Tucker Band
Marcus Henderson
Flutist for the Marshall Tucker Band
"After years of playing outdoor concerts and being at the mercy of the wind, I am so thankful for WinDefender. No more hoping and praying...now I know my flute will work no matter what the weather!”
Kara Kirkendoll Welch
Flutist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Professor of Flute at SMU
Kara Kirkendoll Welch
Flutist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Professor of Flute at SMU
"Amy Taylor is the Piccoloist of the San Diego Symphony
Orchestra. Prior to joining the SDSO, she played for 7 years as
the Acting Second Flutist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
She was also the Piccoloist with the Milwaukee Symphony
Orchestra and the Associate Principal Flutist with the Honolulu
Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Civic Orchestra of
Chicago.”
Amy Taylor
Piccoloist of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Amy Taylor
Piccoloist of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
"It's a miracle!”
Helen Blackburn
Principal Flutist with the Dallas Opera, and Professor of Flute at West Texas A&M University
Helen Blackburn
Principal Flutist with the Dallas Opera, and Professor of Flute at West Texas A&M University
"I was amazed by how much easier it is to play outside with the WinDefender! When I tested this outdoors, the WinDefender made me feel that my airstream and sound were protected and not compromised in any way. I found that I was less likely to crack because I felt more at ease playing with this on. I highly recommend this to flutists in marching band as well as any other players directly faced with the elements. Band directors should consider buying these for their whole flute section!"
Sarah Carrier
TikTok: @sarahflute
Flutist of The Parhelion Trio
Vice-President of the New Jersey Flute Society
Sarah Carrier
TikTok: @sarahflute
Flutist of The Parhelion Trio
Vice-President of the New Jersey Flute Society
"The WinDefender is an essential tool, whether a flutist is playing outside in windy conditions or in the recording studio. It blocks incoming wind to help make the sound more consistent outdoors. It helps reduce wind noise and give focus to the sound when in front of a microphone, taking the room or hall out of the equation indoors. I highly recommend this innovative device!"
Karen Evans Moratz
Principal Flute, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Artist in Residence, Jordan College of the Arts, Butler University
Author, Flute For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons)
Karen Evans Moratz
Principal Flute, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Artist in Residence, Jordan College of the Arts, Butler University
Author, Flute For Dummies (John Wiley & Sons)
"The WinDefender is a must have for any flutist that performs outdoors. We all know the gamble that we face playing outdoors and often times are at the mercy of the wind. There have been many performances where important solos and passages unfortunately weren't my best due to the wind. With the WinDefender all my worries are gone and I can play confidently even on a windy day. The best part is that the WinDefender is light weight and easy to use! There will not be another concert that I perform outdoors without my WinDefender!
"
Chris Cox
President of the Texas Flute Society
Adjunct Music Faculty at Tarrant County College
Flute Instructor at Carroll ISD and Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
Chris Cox
President of the Texas Flute Society
Adjunct Music Faculty at Tarrant County College
Flute Instructor at Carroll ISD and Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
"WinDefender es el complemento perfecto para que ni el viento ni nadie pueda impedir que toquemos y nuestra música siga sonando"
"WinDefender is the perfect complement to the flute. Neither the wind nor anyone can prevent us from playing and our music."
Marta De La Viuda Espadas
Creadora de la página web: aprendeflautatravesera.com
Pedagoga
Flauta en la unidad de música de la ABA
"WinDefender is the perfect complement to the flute. Neither the wind nor anyone can prevent us from playing and our music."
Marta De La Viuda Espadas
Creadora de la página web: aprendeflautatravesera.com
Pedagoga
Flauta en la unidad de música de la ABA
"My tone was completely unaffected by the wind. It felt just like playing indoors. I wish I had this back in my marching band days.
"
Dr. Shauna Kay Thompson
Professor of Flute at Texas Christian University
Dr. Shauna Kay Thompson
Professor of Flute at Texas Christian University
"Flutists and flute teachers universally fight tension and tight lips in embouchure, especially when flute faces tighten up and push against the wind during marching season. WinDefender allows flutists to play freely, with a supple, flexible embouchure that they need year round and without any compromise in tone quality. As a teacher, I am so thankful for this invention! When testing the product with students, they say they appreciate the ability to hear themselves better, an added bonus, and are therefore better able to make the specific musical requests made by their directors, both on the field and in the stands. I have hope that with WinDefender, flutists all over will love marching band as much as the brass once their commitments seem more fruitful for the simple fact that their efforts and contributions can be heard!"
Cecilia Hamilton
Flute Instructor, Coppell ISD
Cecilia Hamilton
Flute Instructor, Coppell ISD
"I had an opportunity to try the WinDefender, and I am amazed how well it works. My flute students have struggled to perform in marching band on windy days, and it can be really frustrating when they cannot do their best after all of the practice they have done to prepare for important competitions.
This is a tool that will improve their performances greatly. I would certainly buy one, just in case I have an outdoor gig on a windy day. "
Dr Ellen Kaner
Adjunct Instructor of Flute at UT-Arlington
Texas Flute Society - Past President
Site Manager for Floot Fire
This is a tool that will improve their performances greatly. I would certainly buy one, just in case I have an outdoor gig on a windy day. "
Dr Ellen Kaner
Adjunct Instructor of Flute at UT-Arlington
Texas Flute Society - Past President
Site Manager for Floot Fire
"Just when you need it the most, the WinDefender saves the day. Perfect for flutists of all levels who need to sound like a professional anywhere, anytime. A truly revolutionary tool like this should be a staple for flutists of all ages. Cutting edge technology makes every player invincible against the wind interference.
"
Erich Tucker, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, Musicology, and Flute, Tarrant County College
Texas Flute Society- past president
ErichTucker.com
Erich Tucker, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, Musicology, and Flute, Tarrant County College
Texas Flute Society- past president
ErichTucker.com
"The WinDefender is sleek, lightweight, and works miracles. From marching band performances to outdoor gigs, this product is a lifesaver. Never sacrifice your beautiful tone on account of the weather again!
"
Taylor Heaton
Flute Teacher/Masterclass Instructor
Taylor Heaton
Flute Teacher/Masterclass Instructor
"The WinDefender is unlike any other flute accessory on the market. It prevents the wind from stopping your sound without stifling your sound or resonance. It has the potential to become a mainstay in marching band programs, as flutists often struggle to maintain a solid tone against unpredictable winds. Customization is also appealing for the individual and for show design. The WinDefender is also lightweight and easy to mount.
I would highly recommend the WinDefender "
Martin Godoy, MM
Colleyville Heritage HS
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Flute Instructor
Diamonds Dance Guard Director
I would highly recommend the WinDefender "
Martin Godoy, MM
Colleyville Heritage HS
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Flute Instructor
Diamonds Dance Guard Director
"Any flutist who has played outdoors has likely had issues with the wind interfering with the air stream, leaving them with an almost inaudible sound. My very first experience playing flute outside was in high school marching band. The first time I brought my flute up to play, nothing came out. I was so embarrassed! Until the WinDefender, I thought this was going to be the norm for outdoor flute playing.
The WinDefender is extremely easy to use! It just clips onto your flute and does not disrupt the balance of the flute in your hands. It isn't heavy and does not affect how you play, while protecting your airstream so that you can produce sound, even in weather conditions that aren't ideal. Any flutist who performs outdoors will benefit from the WinDefender. "
Kathryn Vinod
Performs regularly in the DFW area with several ensembles including the Northeast Orchestra
The WinDefender is extremely easy to use! It just clips onto your flute and does not disrupt the balance of the flute in your hands. It isn't heavy and does not affect how you play, while protecting your airstream so that you can produce sound, even in weather conditions that aren't ideal. Any flutist who performs outdoors will benefit from the WinDefender. "
Kathryn Vinod
Performs regularly in the DFW area with several ensembles including the Northeast Orchestra