Greg Pattillo

“When it was time to choose my forever flute, I bought a Sankyo CF 901. I have owned over a dozen flutes in my life, but from the second I tried a Sankyo, I knew it would be able to unlock the tone I have been searching for my whole life. The purity of sound, the balance and smoothness of technique; these are testament to the unique craftsmanship of Sankyo Flutes. Even after the most rigorous and demanding performances, night after night, my Sankyo gives me the confidence and reliability I need to focus on the music.”

Greg Pattillo is recognized throughout the world for his redefinition of flute sound. Greg was lauded by The New York Times as “the best person in the world at what he does.” His groundbreaking performance videos on Youtube, showcasing “beatbox flute”, have been viewed almost 100 million times. As an Internationally acclaimed performer, educator and clinician, Greg can be found both on the concert stage and on the streets, subways and parks, sharing and preaching his sound. After earning his masters degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, Greg spent time as the acting principal flute of the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, became a founding member of the Collaborative Arts Insurgency and the 16th and Mission Thursday night gathering for performers in San Francisco. He was also a founding member of the PROJECT Trio, formed in 2007, which travels worldwide focusing on performance and educational initiatives. Notable compositions include the “Three Beats for Beatbox Flute” and his “Beatbox Flute Method Book vol. 1”. Mr. Pattillo currently resides in Brooklyn, NY, and plays a Sankyo CF 901 Flute.