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Shana Stone

Recent Wooden Headjoint Testimonial

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Martin Doyle has recently received a glowing testimonial from American flutist Shana Stone – an accomplished performer, teacher and composer/arranger who resides in Georgia. Having recently become the proud owner of one of Martin Doyle’s wooden head joints for her concert flute, Shana had the following to say…

Martin, I think this wooden headjoint is the closest thing to perfection I’ve ever played in a flute. The sound is absolutely gorgeous, the colors are amazing, it’s incredibly responsive, and the low register is so expansive and rich. It comes to life and sings! It’s been a very long time since I enjoyed playing just that much. I didn’t want to put it down!

Thank you again for this mind-blowing gift. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it and will treasure it always!

Our thanks to Shana for her kind and encouraging words.

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Martin Doyle Wooden Headjoints for Concert Flutes

Martin Doyle’s Wooden Headjoints

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Martin Doyle has for a number of years been making thin-wall wooden headjoints for concert flutes. This year (2026) he has completed a thick-wall head joint at the request of a customer. The image below displays both versions with the thick-wall head joint being the lower one in the image.

Martin Doyle Wooden Headjoints for Concert Flutes
Martin Doyle Wooden Headjoints for Concert Flutes

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Featured Flute for 2025

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Martin Doyle and his small but dedicated team have created numerous flutes throughout 2025. As this memorable year draws to a close, the flute that we selected to feature is a six key boxwood flute that was completed in August for a client in America.

More photos, including the one above, can be viewed on Martin Doyle’s photostream at Flickr.

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Eimear McGeown Comments On MDF Headjoint

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Martin Doyle is always grateful to receive feedback on his work as a flute maker and he was thrilled to read a post on the Facebook page of Irish flautist Eimear McGeown recently with regards to a wooden headjoint that he made for Eimear’s concert flute. It runs thus:

“Really enjoying my new Martin Doyle Flutes wooden headjoint for my classical flute!!! Have lots of really exciting new music to learn on it for the Budapest recital [Eimear is offering a recital and masterclass at the Budapest Flute Academy in Hungary, March 10—13, 2016], including two new pieces written for me by Alicia Hart and Philip Hammond!”

Eimear McGeown's Headjoint

Eimear McGeown’s Martin Doyle Flutes Wooden Headjoint (photo credit: Eirmear McGeown’s Facebook page)

We look forward to hearing more from Eimear in the near futue and wish her well in Budapest.

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Rob Portnoy Comments On MDF Headjoint

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Rob Portnoy

Rob Portnoy

Rob Portnoy is a renowned multi-woodwind performer, clinician and teacher who has worked with a plethora of superstar singers, musicians and performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme, Aretha Franklin, Wayne Newton, Nancy Wilson, Don Sebasky, Mickey Rooney, Red Skelton, Debbie Reynolds, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole and Sarah Vaughn.

Rob had the following to say about a wooden headjoint that he recently commissioned Martin Doyle to make for his concert flute:

Hi Martin,
I just wanted to thank you for the phenomenal work you did in creating my new headjoint. I recently played it on the show “Beauty and The Beast” and received many compliments on my “sweet” sound. The combination of my Altus Limited and your Blackwood Headjoint allow me a warmth that neither of my metal headjoints provide and enable me to play all octaves with a solid, centered sound which articulates quickly and doesn’t break up when pushed! I will surely endorse your craftsmanship so more flutists can experience the wonderful qualities of a Martin Doyle headjoint!
Best wishes,
Rob Portnoy.

Martin Doyle’s web page about the wooden headjoints he makes for concert flutes can be viewed here: Wooden Headjoints for Concert Flutes »

Joe Doyle Plays The Mother And Child

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Here’s a video clip of Joe Doyle playing The Mother and Child reel – complete with background accompaniment from the local bird life. Joe is playing a keyless Martin Doyle flute made from Brazilian rosewood in the key of D.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eOYg7PPNIw

Very nice Joe!

The Flute Maker Martin Doyle By Joe Doyle

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Here’s a lovely new tune played by Joe Doyle – a jig he composed in honour of his father, the flute maker Martin Doyle. Joe is playing a keyless Martin Doyle D flute made from Brazilian rosewood.

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