Are all male flutists gay?

[@jamesthefragranceguy]

I am amazed that people consider male flutists/flautists homosexual. A flute is an instrument. I am a male flautist myself and I am straight. An instrument cannot indicate a persons sexuality, regardless of how feminine the instrument is perceived. The perception that the flute is a feminine instrument is ridiculous. The metal flute was even invented by a male - Theobald Boehm, and during the era in which it was invented musicians were basically all male, due to the inequality held towards females - it is surprising to me that flutes are considered feminine now.

[@rafaelantonioreyes1457]

me too its so offensive😈🙍

[@oneinamillion7437]

Preach it!

[@VIXXI.E]

The fact that the flute was mainly a male dominant instrument back in the 16 - 17 hundreds. I wonder if Benjamin Franklin was gay, he did have like, idk, 30 flutes. I get you, what does an instrument have that makes you straight or gay. The world is messed up.

[@alexwhite2330]

Thank you, sir! I love this. I'm straight as well, and it always makes me laugh as well as cringe with anger when I hear people talk about the flute like it's a feminine instrument. I always think, "You are one uninformed...just IGNORANT human being...!"

[@lonjac3.]

I’m a male flutist and I’m straight as well

[@veryInteresting_]

7:39 "We're ... FLOOOTISTS!" oh my God this is gold 😂 "... Artsy ... Fartsy ... People ..." I'm dead 😆

[@vintagehaynesflute]

This is only an issue in the USA. In Europe it's never even thought of

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

I noticed that! I think that's super awesome :)

[@brentbreault7606]

HDNXCN Did you even watch the video?

[@patrickpatrick8124]

No even in europe it's a thing and in most cases even true. 😅 I'm gay and studying flute so.. I'm the stereotype.

[@drummer542]

I'm not gay, But my boyfriend is.

[@krysztof6917]

Ah-

[@midnightmoth1]

Did you just-?

[@anya_shtukaturova]

So you pan or bi? Or smth else?

[@immichaelyeh]

I am a straight flutist. I actually changed from being a violinist

[@brandondinh9677]

Hey I know you

[@immichaelyeh]

brandon dinh How?

[@brandondinh9677]

+MY2KSapphire your band vs orchestra video and ur decked out in unturned lol

[@immichaelyeh]

brandon dinh Haha cool!

[@brandondinh9677]

+MY2KSapphire I also really enjoy your funny or informative videos. Keep it up!

[@Miltonmigsferrar]

James galway that's all I gotta say

[@ninoding]

M 1529356 and Emmanuel Pahud

[@leo035]

Yass daddy

[@JamesLee-yn4wj]

Anyone named James is gay

[@javiercortez6481]

I'm first chair flute in my schools Advanced Band and I'm a guy. AND NOT GAY.

[@crunkbucha4667]

+Javier Cortez congratulations?

[@JoseRodriguez-ze8xn]

Javier Cortez congrats. I AM TOO.

[@Bobthe1st2]

Im first as well but am gay

[@neidamartinez9007]

Im first chair to but (bisexual)*

[@yorkiel7446]

Javier Cortez me too but im gay

[@chrisbee9164]

So many comments on here of “I’m gay or I’m straight”, etc. Surely the point is nobody really should even care what sexuality a flautist is, whether they’re male or female, (because nobody has mentioned lesbian flautists). We are all musicians and that’s what matters. Music transcends and enhances love. It does not discriminate. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

[@Ethan_Mic]

When people ask me that im like, "JUST CAUSE I PLAY THE FLUTE DOESN'T MEAN I'M GAY, WORY ABOUT YOURSELF."

[@MaloneyBrad]

I'm straight, male and play flute. I haven't been labeled as gay for it though, not to my face anyway. I do however get the "like a skin flute??" joke constantly though.

[@Armimmm]

I'm laughing because the top two Flutists in our school anf full orchestra are both straight males who are such ladies men it's scary at times.

[@lewisblakley8288]

I'm sorry. Why do you think they play the flute? The best way to pick up girls is to play the same instrument as them.

[@physes1139]

I am a male flutist and I have a girlfriend who loves my flute playing

[@connorpatterson8832]

Same dude except she prefers her trumpeting which I like hers

[@bubbleman1081]

I can understand why many people would think male flute players are gay. When I was younger(age 9-13) I saw most instruments as gender neutral. I guess I was wrong about that, haha. As a male that played flute in the high school band, I never liked being surrounded by so many girls. It's like going out shopping with a whole bunch of girls and all they talked about were girl stuff and their guy crushes. I remember the first day in summer band camp, I was the only guy in a room full of girls (over 50 girls). I hated being the only guy in the room and I really wanted to leave. I know this sounds kind of counter-intuitive, but I think it was a character building experience.

[@wanazmanwanazmansgrambai7539]

Calvin Wong And thats me in the flute section.

[@tamirlyn]

Dude... I joined all-girl choir in primary just to be with all the girls :)

[@lil3x93rt2]

Girls?

[@lewisblakley8288]

You know some men would consider you lucky. I'm not one of those men.

[@GregoryDCT]

I don't care :/ I just wanted to skim through the video just to see if you were finally going to play that piano. Play.. the.. goddamn... PIANO, woman!!! But no rush, though. I have patience. :-D

[@j12mejor]

G88 OMFG !!! I thought I was the only one expecting that jajajaja

[@DrQuizzler]

Hi. I'm new here. I think I agree with G88. Seeing those lovely keys behind you makes me think you're going to punctuate your story, or your rant (as the case may be) with some song on the piano to underscore your mood. For what it's worth, it never occurred to me to think flute playing means a guy's gay, or that it would be any kind of a big deal either way. Of course, I grew up playing the oboe, so that probably made a difference in my perspective. Anyway, could you please play us a song on your lovely piano sometime?

[@AdamLop314]

I mean I'm a gay flautist HAHA. But no guys, I have a friend who happens to be a guy in my section who isn't gay.

[@kwaece857]

thehumanslayer12 My whole flute section are all parts of the LGBTQIA+ except my section leader LMAO

[@Baraodojaguary]

i have no problem with gay im a straight flutist but my teacher is gay and i respect him even wish he find i boyfriend marry you know i want to find i girlfriend marry have adn adopt kids so i do not find any problem with gay doing the same

[@jeremyngpiano]

You're so funny and entertaining, haha! Subscribed! :D I'm a guy who used to play the flute btw.

[@eneles9617]

Iknow lots of male flutists who are straight, I mean, it's not a 'general rule' that male flutists are homosexual. My question is, why most famoust flutists are male? Do we continue thinking music is 'for men'? Or is it just an incredible number of coincidences of male flutists who were sooo good they'll be remembered forever?

[@jordaxx2319]

haha i guess im the stereotypical gay flautist

[@brentbreault7606]

Jordan Varner It's a flute, not a flaute.

[@dillonheider1270]

Same and it makes me feel bad.

[@itsguidry8125]

Q&A Q: Are all male flutists gay? A: No. Q: Why? A: Because I'm straight. Q: What? Are you Homophobic!!? A: No.

[@ReneeStockton]

It’s a running joke in my marching band flute section that most of us are gay- I’m a lesbian, there’s a gay guy, there’s a bi girl, and then one straight girl (with lesbian parents). Honestly I hate being gay but my lil flute community makes it much nicer!! It’s great to see you being so supportive.

[@cate4260]

The only two male flautists I know are straight so

[@asuchri]

Banana Joe Wow, someone who actually uses the correct term for a flute player

[@mandoc3254]

Donald Trump Thank you! What do you think of Obama Care?

[@sulagnanandi]

Banana Joe same

[@asuchri]

The Best Commenter Ever!!! flautist is technically correct

[@unkysonny]

I for one play the flute, not the flaut. And although I'm bent in many ways, I'm a straight FLUTIST (and it's a stupid question anyway; sexual orientation has nothing to do with music. I'm sure there are straight male ....ballerinos[?]). Players of the violin are violinists, etc. WTF is a flaut?

[@DoubleDomino]

I'm not gay and I play the flute Edit: Nevermind, the first part of that isn't true anymore

[@PhilMC_]

When did you edit this comment 😹

[@ACastillo2020]

I am a male flutist and I am NOT gay. And there is your awnser.

[@donnakano3697]

Hmm, are you asking if we're happy and gay when playing? Are you asking if we're gayly enraptured by the music? Okay, I'm not gay, but then, I'm not a good flute player, either. I grew up with children who turned out to be transgender. I worked with people for years without knowing that they were gay. Working as a photographer, I did portfolios for women who were/used to be men. If people really read the Bible, they would know 1) that the greatest commandment is to love and 2) you're not supposed to judge others. Personally, I know a lot of gay, lesbian and a few transgendered people who are much nicer, kinder, and better people than those who try to bash them. Just sit back and enjoy the music, listening to music played by a gay person won't hurt you.

[@MC4K]

Look, I get this but like, at least kids at my school are not very open to LGBT people, so thats why I chose the Saxophone because I didn't want to be made fun of. But now, I really don't care what people think so I'm going to play the flute. That's all.

[@psychoticmann9237]

Anyone know the background tune? It is quite pleasing to my sound receptacles and I would like to enjoy it later as well.

[@angelpotatoe1]

Oh my god I've never been more happy about subscribing to a channel

[@southfloridaarcheryguy114]

Thank god KZbin is here to answer all the questions nobody is asking.

[@mikayla8184]

I remember watching this back in the fall thinking "Yeah, not all male flutists are gay since the only male flutist in our band is straight." He came out a few months later and we all still love him :)

[@magicmonkichi]

The musicianship and playing is what counts!

[@Ab12203]

Funny, when my boys were younger I told them to play the flute so they could meet all the Asian girls and ,let's face it, they all get good grades and the boys might need them in high school. :)

[@physes1139]

The gay flutist she's talking is Sean. If u watch any of her other vids

[@pveaudry68]

I am friends with several male flutists and they are not gay. I do know two male flute players who are gay. But I will admit I used to think that all male flute players were gay. I grew up in a small town in Vermont in the eighties and really didn't meet anyone openly gay until college. Since then, many of my high school friends have come out. Gay or straight, I don't care, you're nice to me, I'm nice to you.

[@downsouthjax]

I'm a Male flutist and IV been then only male for like 4yrs now I'm in marching band this year I'm straight tho

[@holypeanutboi3429]

Cmon peeps its called a fudgi'n flute a *MUSICAL* instrument not a sexchanger instrument!

[@dramatictiming]

I chose the flute partly because my sister did, I never knew there was a stigma around it. 😳

[@aravr.2737]

Honestly I’m not a good representative to argue against this as I’m gay 😂

[@guguyoyo]

You seriously just became one of my favorite people on You Tube.

[@JoshuaMeunier13]

I'm not worried about what people say. I'm straight and learning to play the flute and piano. It shouldn't matter which way you row. People are just jealous because they can't play as well as them. Yes, I'm also wondering when you will play that beautiful piano for us.

[@origamistuffs]

I feel like this could also answer the question: James Galloway is married to his wife.

[@savannae1819]

Whoever would think that is honestly stupid. I'm a girl but I still know a lot of guy flutist and I have never once wondered if they're gay

[@DaniEla-mz8sj]

I really liked that video and how honest you were. Thank's for making it even though you didn't want to talk about it.

[@dustinmurdock6469]

You said everything I've been thinking for the past few years. I can now just refer people to this video when they ask me 'are all male flautists gay?' I'm also really glad that you thought for yourself in that situation with your friend instead of just going with what you had been told your whole life. It made me really happy to see that society can't turn everyone into mindless robots. That's not to say that Christians are mindless robots, just that people who accept things without seriously thinking about them are.

[@Evangelionism]

Ironically, I've never come across this stereotype. I've played flute and saxophone in grade 9 and earlier before transitioning to piano. I guess it really does depend on who you're around, b/c I've not even caught an echo of this. I will say, it is funny how immature and not open-minded some people can be. I mean, "Oh, so and so plays that instrument (which genuinely makes them happy), so that means their sexual alignment must also adhere to x-stereotype." What? When does musical expertise ever indicate sexuality? Why, equally ridiculous to hear would be someone saying that all male painters are "flamboyant" and prefer bananas to cherries...

[@EvanKovach]

This is one of those questions that does not even rate an answer. I have NEVER been asked if I were gay perhaps its the reason I have had so many female friends. You girls are always trying to change the hot guys in your sights.

[@doritobandito_1323]

two male flutists i know aren't gay but they're really close friends and sometimes act like a couple and its really cute

[@wilflauto5029]

I'm a 15 year old Gay male flutist but whenever I ask any of the guy flutists on my section this question they just look at me weird.

[@yatyoteyeet2498]

I played the flute but every1 called me gay so I switched to french horn. Now they don't call me gay

[@alexisayala2556]

I’m a flutist and I’m gay and I have male friends who are flutist and aren’t gay. I don’t get how a musical instrument can make people think a certain way about someone. Just like a clarinet some people call it a girl instrument. Around half the clarinet section at my high school is pure guys and only 1 of them is bi. And then the flute section has 1 guy and he is straight. An instrument can say your sexual orientation for you. The main instrument I play is trumpet and I’m gay, I can play the flute too and I’m gay, I can also play clarinet and I’m gay. My friend he can play the same instruments that I can and he’s straight. Again a musical instrument can say what your sexual orientation is !!!!

[@tonyswope8671]

Hello there! I have decided to make myself known because this channel has been my life for oh about two years. I have watched every video, with interest. I just want to say that you are my inspiration. I started flute two years ago, which is how I found this channel. I wanted to get as much info and tips on playing that I could. *some backround* I play violin and have been for about 7 years. I am now a senior in high school. I started flute because I was sick of people bagging on strings and how terrible we sound and how our instrument was soooo *easy*. So to spite all the haters, I picked up flute. Watched your videos. Got a private teacher. Practiced. HARD. and made continental league honor band first year. Principal flute first year. And lettered in music. Your videos are fun to watch and your personality is beautiful! Without your videos I probably wouldn't be as passionate about flute as I am, and now I have decided to go to college for music education with an emphasis on FLUTE performance and violin performance. *a bit ambitious, but I feel unstoppable* Thank you so much for existing. I appreciate your existance.

[@biepolar4937]

So bullying exist... and some people somehow found a way to get an idea of what they could possible do to me because first of all I'm a guy and plays the flute and described as a "Gay Kid" and a "Loser". I was practicing and a portion of their group mates entered the practice room I was in, took my flute, got out of the practice room, and smashed my flute on the ground. And I didn't get to play the flute anymore.

[@noela.4382]

I am Openly Bi and play flute. If anyone accuses me of being gay, whatever. I do hate that everyone assumes Flute is a girl instrument. My school purposely ruled against male flutes players in the beginning classes.

[@jayvrn1213]

Wtf really?

[@real_ace_jimmy]

Awesome video. I'm a straight male flutist in the USC Trojan Marching Band, and I'm currently the only one. The flute section is definitely seen as the "girly" section, and I feel like I've had to act more masculine than I usually am just to show people that I'm not girly or gay. It's funny though because a gay trumpet player asked if I was gay, but he apparently thought I was because I "had the gestures" of a gay person when I was playing at a volleyball game. So I mean yeah the majority of this "all male flutists are gay" mentality may come from straight people, but I've actually experienced it from a gay person. I'm still trying to deal with the male flutists stigma, but that's not gonna stop me from being the best flutist I can be. Thank you so much for this video, you're so awesome! :)

[@olive4naito]

I'm glad that the title was not what I thought it was.

[@diragusa]

+justanotherflutist I for one am not gay and a flutist. Although I have been "approached" by many male gay flutists. Some even saying "but you're a flutist, you have to be gay" Well nope.... The disappointment in their eyes. I was more in shock.

[@puppy4914]

I am gay and a male flutist but people think I became gay just because I was the only male flutist in my band the rest were all girls but I didn't come out as gay because I was always in a room with females

[@markjayson6268]

i’m a flutist and i’m an orchestra member of my church and im a baptist christian my flute i dedicate to our lord not to anybody

[@davdark433]

I'm straight and I play the flute. I'm just about to do my grade 3 exam this coming Saturday. My wife loves listening to me play and I love playing Irish and Celtic songs especially.

[@goinxnginx]

Thanks for all of your vids! Your approach and honesty and fun and talking skills and your personality and beautiful face and everything helped me be encouraged to continue. I played trombone 7 through 12th grade, guitar since 10th grade, have had leads on stage in summer musical theatre for years, have taken many acting classes in NYC and Atlanta, workshops, play piano, write songs, play tenor saxophone in two big bands, take local acting classes, have an agent, and have sung in and directed choirs for twenty years. I am not bragging. I am not even impressed with any of it. I am simply stating that if anyone should be considered "gay" for being in show business and loving the arts, well, that should be me. But I am totally straight. I have the same attitude as you about the "gay" thing - it matters not to me at any level, and is about as important as a person's favorite color. I love learning flute as a middle aged male (that would mean an old man to you in his forties, hahahaha), and since I am also in an orchestra now, I wanted to be able to double on sax and flute just in case I am needed. Our current flutists happen to be female, but I don't think they will care about my sexual orientation when we play flute parts together. I guess I wrote too much for a FB post, but I did want to tell you how much your vids have helped me as a first year flute player. Just know that you have sincere and honest fans out here who really do appreciate what you do, and the fact that you enjoy it makes it even greater! BTW, every time I carefully wipe down the flute after each practice session, I remember your saying something like "Be gentle, it's your baby". Yes, it is, and gay or straight can take a walk.

[@la.pokemonleague3899]

I've had a very similar circumstance and now I know how to handle it Joanna. I'm a male flutist and I'm straight, I was born a Christian around many conservatives as well. Thank you for blowing away the labels. I may have been taught it was wrong, but I was also taught to Love. I know that God would be upset with me if I didn't love somebody just because of another law that was set.

[@franciscocanek7336]

I play flute and I'm gay ...as in happy : ) but if you think about it the flute could very well be interpreted as a phalic symbol with a woman's voice

[@bluespraypaint3914]

When u r a Lesbean flutist

[@lottietheunicornflautist959]

Lol 😂 I know how u feel

[@thomasdevito8051]

I always liked the flute as a kid but didn't want to be made fun of so I played the Trumpet instead. I feel like this unnecessary gendering of skills is harmful to kids. If a boy wants to dance, cook, and/or play flute that shouldn't automatically make people assume their sexuality, but that is what I grew up with.

[@SplashpotionsMC]

Even though I'm a Intermediate/advanced horn player for my age. This is an amazing video. I love the support! Also I'm pretty gay

[@zoyo8320]

I Dont get why people think that a boy playing a flute is gay I mean like the flute is also an instrument same as the saxophones and trumpets or other woodwinds or bass instrument and anyway playing an instrument that is one of the high woodwinds is also very impressive. instrument like clarinets and bassoons are also woodwinds I don't see anyone calling people who play this instrument gay.it's just because of those stereotypes that think that flute are supposed to be played by the girls

[@lastactionmedic5677]

I started on sax and switched to flute later in life because 1) Entry level saxophones still cost way too much and 2) I just wanted to learn something else. And yes....vagina is pretty awesome lol.

[@Jususnolo]

I play the flute do I look gay, I chose the flute because I wanted to be close to a girl who was older than me in high school. I've also noticed that female flute players look at male flute players with disdain.

[@xxthe_rainxx7445]

out of like 6 male flutists at my university like 4 of them are gay! Theyre so nice and i love it. I love deathmetal and guitar but dont play guitar classically so I'm there studying flute (:

[@mookthemoose520]

I know six male flutists (we have four in our band and then two go to different schools), and out of those six, five of the guys are straight and one is gay. So no, not all male flutists are gay. And you're right, gay people are fabulous :-)

[@BernardManansala]

Treading Lightly... Glad I came across this. I'm a new sub to this channel so I'm sorry to dig up an older video. I am a heterosexual male and have been that for most of the 50 years I've live on this earth. I can confirm that this misconception is true. When I was in middle school (back then it was call Jr. High) I was the first ever, or at least it felt like it, male flutist in the concert/marching band. First day I was labeled as a Fag for playing the flute. Everyone called me Bernadette cuz my name is Bernard. I was miserable all those 2 years, so much so, as soon as I was promoted from Jr. High to High School I gave up the flute. Treading More Lightly... I'm not saying being labeled gay is a bad thing. Please understand that I was an awkward Jr. High hetero male student (yes I was sure back then, believe me) who wanted to be accepted in a group but was ostracized simply because I played an instrument that was only allowed to be played by girls. I'm trying to pick-up the flute again, that's why I subbed your channel. I really miss playing the flute, such a beautiful instrument.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Hey, I rarely respond to comments on this video but I had to for yours. I'm really glad the misconception is going away these days (still a ways to go in some places), but the damage is done, and for that, I feel so much for you. Please know that my community here on this channel loves and supports you and your love for the flute no matter what. ❤️ We're quite the colorful group here! Welcome! 😊

[@Pappy_1775]

I'm a straight flutist, I started on the sax but fell in love with the sound of the flute. I don't think it matters at all your sexual persuasion when it comes to playing an instrument, what matters is your love of music. It is a gift from G-d to humans for us to appreciate and love and separates us from the other species on this planet. I enjoy music therefore "I am".

[@karinaschoessler9113]

I am a flute player at my school!

[@jordangrant451]

I am a Flautist, and 100% straight, I do know a couple of gay flautists and they are no different than me in what they do, and anyone who thinks so needs to either grow the hell up or keep their feeling to themselves...the only thing I could think that stereotypes this is the name, 'flautist' which sounds vaguely like 'Flaunt' which is associated (but probably shouldn't be) the the LGBTQ community, but not all male flautists are gay and the stigma shouldn't be attached to it :)

[@SomeHedgehog-tb9ug]

Im a flutist and a christian and im not gay, i have gay friends and bi friends so i dont care what a persons sexual orientation is also

[@escalera6262]

I am an example of a non gay flutist but still that doesn't label you as a musician so everyone keep on playing

[@kolairamos8665]

I am a male flutist, ain't gay, I'm straight.

[@mandapanda8670]

The only male flutist at my school is gay but flute is his second/third instrument he normally plays clarinet and oboe Ps: I also play the flute and I’m pan (I’m self taught)

[@bdanziger]

I loved this video. Really really nicely done and very well said. Not that it matters, but I am straight. I found this video extremely interesting because I have played guitar forever, and then decided to start playing Violin when I turned 40. Truthfully, my first thought was, will people think I am gay? Then I realized, this is a stupid stereotype probably because the Violin is a sweeter sounding instrument...not typically a manly thing. But, more importantly the immediate reaction was a subconscious thought that a little consciousness knocked right out of the park and now I play Violin for the North Shore Symphony Orchestra. Then I thought, I should learn the flute. Again, my immediate reaction was the same subconscious thought...no different than the Violin thoughts I mentioned already. The big question is where do these subconscious stereotypes comes from? Probably a survival mechanism thing from the beginning of life. Maybe also stuff burned into the brain that was learned from childhood and being a tough male where you cannot do anything sweet...because that is girl stuff. But, more importantly than anything else I said above, a person is a person and a good person is a good person. The subconscious stereotypes might be there, but that is why we have conscience....so we can overrule such ridiculous thoughts.

[@steve3150]

we are all sinners whether straight or gay. And we shouldn't judge others. Gays are brilliant people.

[@SergServs]

what dose a gay horse eat...? hhhhaaayyy, I'm not gay and I can still blow right along side the rest of them! Though the Flute chose me second, I still have to consider myself a Flautista. I got into the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City via Opera singer audition... I'm not Gay and I'm not any less of a artsy fartsy musician. AND, Gyyrrl! YOU DONT KNOW. I think you're cute and smart every time I catch one of your video. FABULOUS! I can't get enough of you're accessories and the way you share your thoughts besides the subject at hand. keep up the good work! Love your videos and this one defiantly did not let me down. You had a surprise political punch I really enjoyed and you made me like you a little bit more. ps love this jaanglley earrings!

[@taylorjobber9465]

I’m a male flutist and gay. In my hole time as a flautist I’ve never met a straight player.

[@rock100010000returns]

I'm a gay guy who just started playing the flute, I didn't even hear of the stereotype until after words, but I guess i'm gonna end up filling it.

[@thischanneldied9841]

I'm a fultists and I'm not gay I have girlfriend

[@jeff61177]

Not true. I know 2 flutists. Both definitely not gay.

[@fatalshot0093]

I'm a male flutist. I am 100% straight and never have been labeled as gay because I play an instrument that tends to be played by mostly girls.

[@haleyanderson2258]

You didn't say bye at the end of the video

[@tonyr.4778]

I listened to Jethro Tull, Hubert laws, John Coltrane, Paul horn, Nestor Torres, and many others that nobody ever considers asking such a childish question. Cuban charanga music features the flute and is about 90% male players. This mentality is like asking if every female trumpet player, trombone player or drummer is lesbian. This thinking is like an elementary school kid.

[@cdstoc]

This is a ridiculous question. I'm a straight male who has been playing flute since middle school (1972!). The question has never come up. Nor did we think the female trumpet and tuba players were lesbian. In my school, all the wind players were required to combine to form the marching band. Being in the stands during a football game with my section, me and 30 female players, was not a bad place to be.....

[@benlang1678]

here’s a story of how I and my friend (also male) started playing the flute. I chose flute because i thought why not and the band director said “there’s no such as thing as a boy or girl instrument” so i was like oh, i’ll play flute. i joined band. i played flute. there were 21 flutes. there was one 1 male flutist (me). My friends story: he and his friend both chose flute together but once his friend saw that the section was all girls, he left for saxophone ( and left my friend lol)

[@tylergapinski298]

I'm a male and play flute for the past seven year and not gay and only look at it that I had the courage to play it over all the other males in my band class

[@ericbingham-kumpfcomposer5293]

I am a flute player and I am gay. It is not an issue with me and if someone has a problem with that, then it is their problem and not mine. I also like to work on cars, trim trees with a chainsaw and many other things that people think gay men cannot do. Most of my friends are straight and they could care less if I was gay. I knew many gay men in band and they played brass instruments and percussion. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with a musical instrument.

[@tsuyda]

Flute Girl: A Little Annoying Flute Boy: Probably Gay Clarinet Girl: Slightly Less Annoying than Flutes Clarinet Boy: Probably Asian

[@Texan190]

Yeah I hate when people assume your gay , but I'm straight but it just sucks when people just assume that you are gay it's so annoying but I love playing my flute with my mother she used to play the flute in her highl school, so I love the flute but u hate when people assume things.

[@taylorcranwell9672]

I love this!! It's fudging amazing that she doesn't care and grew up a Chinese conservative daughter of a pastor I think that's awesome!

[@ofiterpunte]

Man, the former colonies are weird. I thought the flute was the alpha male of the orchestra. All metal, baby, steampunk to the core. I've yet to hear a baroque flute concerto where I didn't think the flute banged the entire female violin section while the harpsichord and cellos watched in envy. Example: Vivaldi's La Notte. And playing it, there's something so forceful about it, no gliding, no plucking, no asking. Just splitting the very air in front of you and making it resonate as if you were Moses himself. Feels very Yang to me. Also flutes were played on the frontlines. And we have Frederick the Great himself to look up to.

[@Marc-fz4xb]

I am a male flutist I enjoy music and what I do many people say I'm gay because of my instrument when I like girls so all you people doing this stop...

[@bricksandstonesstyks3023]

So now I can't play flute without being considered gay? I can't have a musical flute dream? xD

[@jamielivingston9289]

I am a male flutist and can testify that not all make flutists are gay. Not all percussionist or brass players are straight and not all trumpet players are dicks (just most of them,) lol. Thanks for touching on this subject. Risky but I would say you nailed it. Love your videos.

[@joselucero4832]

I play flute in my school and in is the only seventh grade boy flute and I am NOT gay .

[@ginagamba]

Just from what I'm hearing as a flutist of undisclosed orientation, I fail to see what playing any instrument has to do with sexual orientation. The whole question strikes me more as an ignorant clinging to classic ideas of what masculinity should look like and "artsy fartsy" flute tooting fits (or doesn't) some sort of gender/orientation stereotype. I had a "friend" once who made a comment about the shape of the flute. It was just past PG-13 so I'm not going to repeat it here.