| I'm sorry this happened to your d. Being a string parent, I have no idea of the cost of a professional quality flute, but I do know I'd be hard pressed to come up with replacement costs for son's primary viola.
This underscores the need for instrument insurance for any serious musician, or those with instruments of significant dollar values. Most homeowners policies will accept instruments on a rider, but the key here is that if the instrument is used professionally, most homeowner's policies will not honor a claim. It pays to have a policy from a company specializing in instrument insurance.
Having said that, I would not hesitate to contact your d's flute instructor again if you want to verify or discuss specific damage and the repair assessment. I'm sure that given the circumstances, it would not be viewed as an imposition. It's another trained set of eyes and an assessment as to whether repair versus replacement is the way to go.
Good luck. |