Introduction to Native American Style Flute

Introduction to Native American Style Flute

Class | This program is completed

Ages 18+

1/9/2023-2/13/2023

7:00 PM-8:00 PM EDT on Mon

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$125.00

Member Discount Available


This course is designed to introduce you to the Native American Style Flute and teach you the basics of playing music (alone and with others).
We will cover breath control, finger placement, playing scales, and some embellishments. We will learn some songs and also focus on improvising, allowing the players to bring forth their own music from this intuitive instrument.

Additional topics may include: playing solos and duets, playing with rhythm instruments, playing with backing tracks, and playing your own music.

Tuition includes: A flute, which will be yours to take home, and an opportunity to come paint your flute at our Saturday Drop-In sessions! The instructor is donating his time.

Being able to read music or play other instruments is not a requirement.

From the instructor: "These instruments are Native American Style Flutes. They are not affiliated with, or representative of, any particular tribe, band, or nation. I am not Native American. I just have a passion for this instrument and the music they can produce."

**Please note: This class WILL run on MLK Jr Day and President's Day!

Gass, John

John picked up the Native American Style Flute while living in the Pacific
Northwest, and has been playing for over 16 years. His fascination with, and
appreciation of, this beautiful and intuitive instrument has continued to grow over
the years. In addition to his love of playing, John has a passion for sharing and
helping others develop their own talents with this beautiful instrument. He has
facilitated monthly flute circles, annual flute gatherings, and has taught flute to
individuals and small groups. As a veteran himself he enjoys teaching flute to
veterans. In addition to teaching John has performed at open mics, at corporate
meetings for non-profit organizations, Porch Fest, and concert events at flute
gatherings, festivals, and music camps.