Mastering the Native American Style Flute

Learn the Native American Style Flute: From First Breath to Expressive Playing

This course gives you a complete foundation in the Native American Style Flute, whether you’re picking one up for the first time or ready to deepen your playing.

We begin with the essentials: how to hold the flute comfortably, how to shape your breath, and how to play the scales that form the heart of the instrument’s voice. Once you have a steady, relaxed tone, we move into phrasing. You’ll learn to shape melodies so they breathe and flow, then bring them to life with embellishments such as slides, trills, and ornaments that give your playing its character.

Thinking about buying your first flute? A full section covers how different flutes are made, what separates a well-crafted instrument from a frustrating one, and exactly what to look for so you can choose with confidence.

As your skills grow, I’ll show you how to combine embellishments into fluid, expressive passages. You’ll also be introduced to the drone flute, also known as the double flute, which adds a sustained harmonic layer beneath your melody for a rich, meditative sound.

What you’ll learn:

• Holding the flute, breath control, and scales

• Phrasing songs with feeling

• Adding and combining embellishments

• Choosing a quality first flute

• Playing the drone (double) flute

No flute yet? I build custom beginner and advanced flutes at my website, link in bio.