 Between 1724 and 1727 Quantz completed his education by doing a "Grand Tour" of Europe as a flutist.He studied counterpoint with Francesco Gasparini in Rome, met Alessandro Scarlatti in Naples, befriended the flutist Michel Blavet in Paris, and in London was encouraged by Handel to remain there.In 1728 Quantz accompanied August II on a state visit to Berlin.