Welcome
Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos was founded in 2003 with the mission of providing affordable, quality repairs to students, amateurs, and professionals. |
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In 2023, Rich was hired by Flute Center for his expert skills to launch the repair department of their new Chicago location. He worked alongside and learned from Tom Peterson, Phil Unger, David Sheppard, and their entire famous repair team. Rich was a leader in customer satisfaction, and he had the lowest rate of warranty repair claims on his work. In 2024, he left Flute Center, and he is relaunching Rich Lupo Flutes and Piccolos--providing high-end flute repair as a small business. You can trust the skill and honesty of Rich to help you get your flute or piccolo back into perfect playing condition.
Along with being a flute repair technician, Rich Lupo leads an active life as a professional flutist, and he has performed in professional bands and orchestras, as well as solo recitals. He is currently Principal Piccolo of the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Kankakee Municipal Band. Formerly, Rich served as Principal Second Flute and Piccolo in the Missouri Symphony Orchestra. He has presented at the National Flute Association convention and was on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Flute Club. He holds a BM in Flute Performance from Bradley University, where he studied with Kyle Dzapo.
As a professional flute and piccolo player himself, he understands the needs of all flutists. Rich is married to Dr. Stephanie Lupo, the well-known flute professor and piccolo expert, author of the award winning The Piccolo Intonation Book (ALRY Publications).
Call or Text 630-465-5876 or email me at richlupo@hotmail.com
