Indigenous Instrument Education
Making a Japanese style shell trumpet (horagai), from start to finish. This is about 6 hours of work condensed down to around 5 minutes. This piece was a custom commission piece. The end result is amazing! I love making functional … Continued
While researching rare whistles and flutes I came across what may be one of the most rare types of whistles known. These whistles are comparable to what many know as the “shepherd’s whistle”, but also known as an “air-spring” whistle, … Continued
Disclaimer- Working with sea shell dust of any kind is very dangerous, not only breathing it in, but also via the heavy metals some shell dust contains and skin contact. Please use protective masks and wind displacement to limit your … Continued
There is a sacred gift in the act of creating a spiritual tool that is hard to explain. It’s like holding sand, that magic is drifting and vague, but tangible during the moments of creation. Then that item you invested … Continued
A common question I have been asked by people contacting us is… “What type of drum do I have?” One of my first answers is usually… “No, your drum is probably not a bongo or conga, though those are some … Continued
The jaw harp is known worldwide and has many names depending on the culture and region found. Very little is know about it’s origin, but there are many stories that mention them and a few ancient artifacts that prove the … Continued
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