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2023 Workshop Program

The following is the list of workshops for the 2023 Native Rhythms Festival. All of these workshops are free, except as noted where a nominal fee is charged to cover the cost of materials the attendee will take away from the workshop. All of these workshops have limited enrollment (most limited by the space in the workshop tent). Early (on-line) registration is strongly encouraged.

 


Workshop registration now open!
 
And will remain open until the end of the day on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
 


Workshop Registration

Use the instructions at the bottom of this page for advanced registration for individual workshops. Seats in all workshops will be allocated on a first-come/first-serve basis, beginning with advanced registration from this page. Any remaining seats (not allocated by advanced registration) will be available for on-site registration on a first-come/first-serve basis at the workshop check-in tent. Once all available seats have been allocated, a waiting list will be established for each workshop.

When registering, please limit your selections to 5 workshops that you actually plan to attend. PLEASE do not register for workshops that you "might" want to attend. It's not fair to others if workshops reach their stated capacity only because numerous people who aren't sure they will attend have registered, and others who really want to attend are blocked from registering. If you have more than 5 workshops that you want to attend, list those additional workshops in the stand-by section of your registration message and you will be placed on the waiting list for them.

Upon receipt of your registration request message, our workshop registrar will send an e-mail to you to confirm your registration or indicate your position on the waiting list. That confirmation message will come from the e-mail address workshops@nativerhythmsfestival.com. Nothing else will be accepted as confirmation of your registration. You may wish to print out your confirmation e-mail message from workshops@nativerhythmsfestival.com when it arrives, and bring it with you to the festival. 

In the past, some of our flute enthusiasts have registered for all workshops, including those they did not actually plan to attend. This prevented people wanting to attend those workshops from registering. We ask all to please be respectful of others. Do not sign up for workshops that you don't definitely plan to attend.

On-line advanced registration will open when the workshop schedule is published and closes at the end of the day on Sunday, November 5, 2023. A workshop check-in tent will be set at the entrance to the large workshop tent. On-site check-in for those who pre-register on-line is required, with empty seats filled at the check-in tent on a first-come/first-serve basis. A waiting list will be maintained when the workshop capacity is reached.

All advanced (pre-registered) registrants must check-in at the workshop check-in tent upon arrival at the festival on the day of their workshops to confirm their presence and their plan to participate in the workshops for which they have registered. Seats not confirmed in this manner will be reopened and made available to those on the stand-by list.

Although most of the workshops are designated as "space available" and likely will be able to accommodate all who wish to participate, we request that those who wish to participate in them submit an advanced registration request below so that we will have an idea of the number of people to expect and can plan accordingly. 

INDEX OF 2023 WORKSHOPS

Basic Introduction to the Native American Style Flute  (Indian River & Riverwind Flute Circles)

Understanding Pow Wow Drumming  (Lowery Begay)

Threads Through Time: Traditional Twining  (Joyce Bugaiski)

Children's Workshop: Making a Corn Bead Necklace   (Joyce Bugaiski)

Walking With Wisdom and Compassion  (Will Davis)

What You Didn't Know About the Cherokee Trail of Tears  (John Ellis)

Flute Workout: Flute Exercises, Patterns, and a Whole Lot of Flute Playing   (Timothy J.P. Gomez)

Guided Meditation with Drumming  (Randy Granger)

Fluting to Improve Your Health and Wellness   (Gareth Laffely)

Finding Your Way: Clear Up Improv Chaos and Confusion  (Jonny Lipford)

Unleash 'Da Blues' with Your Native Flute  (Jonny Lipford)

She Talks to the Animals  (Shelley Morningsong & Susan Oliver)

Rhythmic Connection: Drumming and Fluting Together  (Painted Raven)

World War II Navajo Code Talkers  (John Pasko) -- CANCELED --

Flutes in the World of Electronics  (Tom Ransom)

The Art of Storytelling   (Dr. Frankie Rinaldi)

Chasing Winddancer  (Ed Winddancer)

DESCRIPTIONS OF 2023 WORKSHOPS


Title:
Basic Introduction to the Native American Style Flute

Leader: Indian River and Riverwind Flute Circles members
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Anytime
Program Length: Variable
Location: Main festival grounds near the Workshop Tent
Class Size: No limit

 

A separate vendor-style booth will be set up near the main workshop tent for on-going instruction in the basics of playing the Native American Style Flute. Skilled players, including volunteers from the Indian River and Riverwind Flute Circles, will rotate in leading this workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flutes. Instruction will include hand placement in properly holding the flute and covering the playing holes, mouth placement and basic breathing techniques, playing the basic scale, and other basic playing techniques. Instruction techniques will vary by instructor.




Title:
Understanding Pow Wow Drumming

Leader: Lowery Begay
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Saturday, 10:00-11:00
Program Length: 1 hour
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: 25


If you've ever been to a Pow Wow, you hear the drummers playing and singing for the dancers. You also have heard drummers on our Native Rhythms stage during CreeAtive Native's cultural experiences. But have you ever wondered about the traditions of the Pow Wow drum? At this workshop, learn about the meaning of Pow Wow drumming and singing. 



Title:
Threads Through Time: Traditional Twining

Leader: Joyce Bugaiski
Fee: $10.00 for provided supplies 
Scheduled time: Saturday, 3:30-5:30
Program Length: 2 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: 25
 

Twining is a centuries old technique that was used to make utilitarian bags for hunting and gathering, shoes and clothing for southeast Indigenous tribes, including the Cherokee.

Today, twining is used to revive a lost art to create contemporary pieces. To create a standard twined bag, modern materials such as dowel rods to create a handmade loom and hemp for the cordage.

You can make different-sized bags by placing the dowel rods in different places on the loom frame. Indigenous people would actually use two sticks in the ground depending on the size of bag or the garment that we're going to make. So they had two sticks in the ground and they would weave."

Symbolism Associated with: Today, as twined bags are made to revive a lost art, modern materials such as hemp and jute are used for cordage and colors are added in for stylistic affect.

Twining History

Language archivist Jarred Miller's studies of the twining method have found that the technique goes back as far as 9,500 years ago to a place called Icehouse Bottom, an archaeological site at the bottom of what is now the Tellico Dam in Tennessee. According to an archaeological report, Miller said there were indications of twining captured in clay.

"They were touching the ground with it," Miller said. "And what they're finding is that it looks exactly like twining, and it looks like the open knot method that you would make fishing nets with. So that's embedded in their hearth from 9,500 years ago."

He said because the location is near Cherokee homelands, so it is inferred that it possibly comes from Cherokee people.

The twining method used thread or cordage made from bison wool, bear hair, possum hair, fibers from tree bark such as paw paw, basswood and mulberry or plants such as milkweed, nettle and dogbane. The idea was to twist or turn the materials to create thread and then weave it.

"You have all these different, what we would call 'weeds' today in the 21st century, but they have a purpose, and you can make fibers from them. And that's done by that act of twisting and twining," he said.

Once the thread was created, Cherokees weaved them for fishing nets, tump lines to carry large game, shoes, utilitarian bags and clothing.

My "twining" is self taught by watching Betty Frogg on Youtube. Betty is a member of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. To quote Betty and myself, "once you learn how to do something, teach someone else."

THIS CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS.

QUIET WATCHERS WILL BE ALLOWED BUT MAY NOT HAVE ROOM FOR SEATING. 
YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAND AND WATCH AND QUIETLY SLIP OUT WHEN YOU CHOOSE.

 

"I love sharing my art and mostly 'self-taught' skills with anyone who wishes to learn. I find great joy in seeing the excitement of someone who has just learned how to do something new that I have taught them.  It fills my heart and spirit with great satisfaction of knowing traditional skills and crafting will continue on for generations.  

In my adult life I have overcome many obstacles to reach my goals in learning and sharing."

Joyce's art has been published many times, including 6 editions of the Cherokee Heritage Calendar, and has illustrated 2 children's books. She has also won over 100 awards for her art, including several at previous Native Rhythms Festival competitions. Joyce currently serves Native Rhythms as the competition coordinator and regularly leads workshops teaching crafts such as various styles of beading, dream catcher making, etc.


Title:
Children's Workshop: Making a Corn Bead Necklace

Leader: Joyce Bugaiski
Fee: $3.00 for provided supplies 
Scheduled time: Friday, 2:00-4:00
Program Length: 2 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: 25 - Suggested ages: Age 6 years to 90 years.
  

This workshop is to teach/help children to learn how to make a Corn Bead necklace. They will also be given information and lesson on the "Cherokee Legend of the Corn Bead."

Each child will be given a diagram with instructions to follow. Or, they may decide to string the beads their way.

NOTE: Special needs children must be accompanied by an assisting adult at all times. All children are welcome to this workshop.

Also: With parental permission, I would like to photograph a group of children after completion to be included in our Native Rhythms Scrapbook.

THIS CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS.

QUIET WATCHERS WILL BE ALLOWED BUT MAY NOT HAVE ROOM FOR SEATING. 
YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAND AND WATCH AND QUIETLY SLIP OUT WHEN YOU CHOOSE.



Title:
Walking With Wisdom
and Compassion
Leader: Will Davis
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 3:30-5:30
Program Length: 2 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available


Participants will leave this workshop with a greater understanding of what wisdom is and how connection is vital to oneself and their greater environment. 

Walking With Wisdom and Compassion…is a workshop/seminar based on the book written by Will Davis. The workshop/Seminar will be an abbreviated version of the offered full day workshop/seminar. During the several hours of this seminar presented as part of the Native Rhythms Festival, the participant will engage in defining what ‘wisdom’ means for them and sharing some accolades of how it has worked in their lives. The participant will be guided through several meditations including a short walking meditation. The idea of connection and being connected will be part of the presentation. Will has a Facebook page and copies of the book, “Walking With Wisdom-A Path To Understanding” will be available for purchase. 

Will Davis is an experienced workshop/seminar provider for over 25 years. He has provided professional training for areas such as mental health, HIV/AIDS awareness, Human Resources, Stress Management, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, and Spirituality. He has presented all over the country including, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Washington, DC, and Oregon. 


Title:
What You Didn't Know About the Cherokee Trail of Tears

Leader: John Ellis
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Saturday, 2:00-3:30
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available


What most people know about the Cherokee "Trail of Tears" can be expressed in a single sentence: "The army gathered up the Cherokee people and forced them to walk nearly 700 miles to Oklahoma, where many died - giving us the name Trail of Tears." Few know that the course actually began when President Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase partly to have land west of the Mississippi to which the Eastern tribes could be relocated. Or that the Cherokee removal resulted from a treaty signed by former tribal leaders who had no authority to speak for the Cherokee people. Or that Principal Chief John Ross' wife died of exposure after giving up her blanket to a cold child. And that there was not a single trail.


Routes of the Cherokee Trail of Tears

In this workshop, John will walk you through all that the Cherokee people did to attempt to satisfy the American expectations to be able to remain in their historic homeland. But how their successes actually made the Whites even more envious of what they had accomplished, and ever more aggressive in pushing them out, even after the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled in favor of Cherokee sovereignty.

This workshop will be jam-packed with information to give attendees a new understanding of this tragedy of American history.

John Ellis first learned of his family tree's Cherokee branch when researching for a junior high school genealogy project that emphasized the students' nationalities and ethnicities. The story he learned was about a family who traveled the Trail of Tears until they "deserted" the trail near Springfield, MO, his maternal family's home, and where he was born. Over the years he has learned much about the history of the "removal" and wants to share that knowledge in this workshop.

The suffering on the Trail of Tears provided the inspiration for his first CD, called "Echoes From the Trail", a tribute to the memory of those who were forced to make the journey, those who survived and those who didn't. It consists of a dozen songs from the old Cherokee Hymn Book (first published in the Cherokee syllabary in 1829), all to the tune of familiar hymns. It was recorded by Johnny Kee, John's stage name, honoring the Kee branch of his family tree.  



Title: Flute Workout: Flute Exercises, Patterns and a Whole Lot of Flute Playing

Leader:
Timothy J.P. Gomez

Fee: 
Free
Scheduled time:
Saturday, noon-1:00
Program Length: 
1 hour
Location: 
Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: 
30


This will be a fun and very interactive workshop where all attendees will definitely be playing their flutes! Timothy will share some of his various exercises and techniques he personally uses to assist and encourage all participants to evolve and further develop their flute-playing and songwriting methods. A special Note from Timothy: "Participation is not required but is highly encouraged. If you plan on participating, please bring your G Minor Flutes." 

Bring your G Minor flutes! This will be an interactive workshop!

Award-winning musician Timothy J.P. Gomez is a composer, performer, and educator of the Native American Style Flute. Human connection and kinship with the Earth are reoccurring themes in his music, and his heartfelt melodies capture the imagination and transport the listener to another world. Timothy's technical abilities impart a fluidity and intricacy to his music and spur his creativity to produce a playing style recognizable as distinctly his own.

Currently, Timothy performs at festivals and concerts throughout the USA. He also offers one-on-one private online sessions assisting others in expanding their skill level on the Native American Style Flute. During events, Timothy holds workshops and offers private lessons, where he has been privileged to assist many flute players on their musical pursuits.

Albums: The Awakening (2014); The Silence Between (2019); Winter Visions (2021); Embers of Freedom (2022) 




Title: Guided Meditation with Drumming
Leader:  Randy Granger
Fee:
 Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 9:00-10:00
Program Length:  1 hour
Location:  Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size:  30


In this workshop, Randy Granger will guide participants through a meditation intended for healing and well being. No need to bring instruments.


Randy Granger is an award-winning recording artist, composer, flute instructor and performing artist. He is classically trained in percussion, voice, and performance. A former instructor with the Yamaha School of Music, as well as teaching private students in guitar, percussion, voice, and flute, he now conducts workshops around the country on flute and Hang playing. The majority of Granger's private students are now taught via Skype with students all around the world. He has performed and shared the stage with R. Carlos Nakai, Michael Graham Allen, Peter Phippen, Skip Healy, Scott August among many other top recording artists. His workshops are extremely popular and he has facilitated flute playing workshops at INAFA, Zion Canyon, Native Rhythms, Oklahoma Flute fest, and Handpangea, to name a few. (www.randygranger.net

 


Title: Fluting to Improve Your Health and Wellness

Leader: Gareth Laffely
Fee: 
Free
Scheduled time:
Friday, 11:30-12:30
Program Length:  1 hour
Location:  Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size:  Space available

Did you know the Native American style flute is a sound healing instrument that can be used to improve your health and wellness? In this workshop, Gareth Laffely will take you on a journey to unlock the power of the flute for your sound healing practice!

Learn how to work effectively with the flute to help yourself and others: your family, friends, and community.

This is a perfect introduction to the flute for people of all skill levels, whether you have experience playing the flute or have never picked up the instrument.

Feel the freedom of working with the Native American style flute in a new way
Learn tips and techniques to get started immediately
Create a new vision for your future in working with the flute
Feel inspired to learn more
Empower your community through your work with the flute

You are welcome to bring a flute in any key if you wish.

The world of the Native American style flute is an amazing place… let me be your guide!” 
- Gareth Laffely 


Gareth is a sound healing practitioner who trained at The Sound Healing Academy, with experience working with patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Using the flute, he has taught workshops across the United States, and he created an anti-bully program that he took into schools to use music to inspire and heal. He believes that music can make a profound difference in the world, and that anyone can learn to use the Native American style flute to heal themselves while uplifting their communities.



Title: Finding Your Way: Clear Up Improv Chaos and Confusion
Leader: Jonny Lipford
Fee:
Free
Scheduled time: Friday, 12:30-2:00
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

In this transformative workshop, you will uncover a treasure trove of proven strategies that have empowered hundreds of students to navigate their musical journeys confidently. You will learn to seamlessly transition from wandering while playing random notes in your improvisations to becoming intentional and focused in your musical expressions. Whether you aspire to play for your own pleasure, serenade your loved ones, or mesmerize an eager audience, these invaluable insights will supercharge your creativity and elevate your technical proficiency on your enchanting flute journey. Embark on this transformative experience and discover the boundless possibilities that await you as you unlock hidden musical potential, all while embracing the sheer joy and fulfillment that the art of flute-playing offers.

Bring any key flute that is most comfortable for you. Additionally, remember to bring a pen and paper for any note-taking needs. Handouts will be provided for your convenience. While photography is allowed, kindly refrain from audio and video recording.

As a sought-after instructor, Jonny guides thousands of students annually through diverse courses, workshops, and lessons. His passion for teaching led to the development of Horizons Flute School, an innovative online learning platform. The school offers an exceptional membership program that provides access to a wealth of resources, catering to the needs of both beginner and advanced flute players.



Title: Unleash 'Da Blues' with Your Native Flute
Leader: Jonny Lipford
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 11:30-1:00
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

This workshop is designed to help you explore the captivating world of blues music through the unique sound of your Native American flute. This immersive experience provides a comprehensive understanding of how to meld these two beautiful art forms together. We'll delve into a range of techniques that will enable you to bring an authentic bluesy touch to your flute playing, from understanding the rhythm and pacing of blues music to mastering the art of 'Workin' The Mic', a technique that enhances your sound quality and gives it a professional edge.

This workshop is structured to be highly interactive, encouraging participants to actively engage with their instruments as they learn. You'll get the chance to apply your newly learned skills in real time, transforming theory into practice and enabling you to truly feel the blues. Join us on this musical journey and discover a new way of expressing yourself through your Native American flute, embodying the soulful, rich tones of the blues!

Bring a flute in the key of A. Photography and video recording are permitted during this class.



Title: She Talks to the Animals
Leader:
Shelley Morningsong and Susan Oliver
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Saturday, 1:00-2:00
Program Length: 1 hour
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

Journey into the world of animals as author Shelley Morningsong and artist Susan Oliver guide you on a workshop and book reading of their children's book, "She Talks To The Animals." Shelley and Susan will share reading, along with video of how the watercolor illustrations were created. There will also be an exciting activity and opportunity for the children to be able to make their own animal paper bag puppet.

We hope you will join us!

Shelley Morningsong:  Inspired by her love of animals, award winning singer/songwriter Shelley Morningsong has turned her beloved song, "She Talks To the Animals", into an amazing children's book. Shelley inspires readers both young and old to form a deep connection to the animal kingdom and for the world around them.
Susan Oliver:  Acclaimed artist Susan Oliver, draws inspiration for her illustrations from the world around her. From woodland animals to sea creatures, Susan gives a voice to the animal world. Our animal brothers and sisters share this world and we must protect them, along with Mother Earth.



Title: Rhythmic Connection: Drumming and Fluting Together
Leader: Painted Raven (Annette Abbondanza and Holly Harris)
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 10:00-11:30
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

Enjoy getting back to basics with Painted Raven (the Native American Flute and World Music duo of Annette Abbondanza and Holly Harris) through experiencing the rhythmic connection between drums and flutes.

We will begin by connecting with each other and the rhythm by learning basic cooperative drumming skills. We will then learn and practice rhythmic flute techniques. This will be followed by each individual having an opportunity to play flute along with the group providing supportive drumming.

Attendees are encouraged to bring along their own flutes and/or hand drums (djembes preferred). The class is tailored towards beginners, but anyone of any ability is welcome.

Drawing inspiration from Mother Earth, Native culture, nature and wildlife, and combining the ancient Native American flute with today's modern instruments and musical styles, is what creates the signature sound of award-winning Painted Raven, the Native American flute and World Music project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Annette Abbondanza, joined by flutist and percussionist, Holly Harris.


Title: World War II Navajo Code Talkers
Leader: John Pasko
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: -- CANCELED --
Program Length: 1 hour
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

An historical presentation of the role that the Navajo Code Talkers played in World War II through the display of artifacts and a slide show presentation. While the allies were able to break the most secure codes of the Axis powers, the code talkers "code" was never broken.

U.S. Marine Commanders initially opposed the idea of using the Native American language again in the war (they had been used in WW I), but later agreed to a test mockup trial run for secret battle intel to be sent via NCT vs the more common cryptography. A group of (30) Navajos were initially recruited and after a sucessful test, more were authorized. After testing, 29 remained, which now are commonly referred to as the First 29.

The code was created. During the first two days during the Battle of Iwo Jima, 800 message were sent, and all were flawlessly received. Where the cryptography machines sometimes took 25-30 minutes or longer to decipher its message, the NCT accomplished this within minutes. A total of 400 NCT were used during WWII and only 3 survive today.  

In search of a way to help honor first responders and military personnel, the Founder-CEO of Families of the Shield, John A. Pasko, a (Ret.) Police Officer, located one of the few remaining United States Marine WWII Navajo Code Talkers (NCT), from Keyenta, Arizona. Pfc. Samuel Tom Holiday and members of his family agreed to come to Florida to participate in the show and was also honored by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey. Holiday received a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his contributions to our country during WWII.

As time went on, both families became friends and John was invited out to Window Rock, Arizona, to attend as a guest of the Holiday family, to the National Code Talkers Day; August 14th by Helena Begaii, (Samuels daughter).  Helena introduced John to the Navajo Nations President Russell Begaye and VP Jonathan Nez and many other high ranking dignitaries. 



Title: Flutes in a World of Electronics
Leader: Tom Ransom
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Saturday, 11:00-noon
Program Length: 1 hour
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available


A few years ago Radio Shack ran an ad campaign that said, come in to our store and our staff will De-Mystify Electronics. That is what Tom aims to do in this workshop! He will demonstrate and talk about microphones, wires, amps, effects processors, Speakers, recorders, loopers, sound effects, Midi instruments, and any other piece of electronics that can be associated with the Native American Flute. Bring your questions and join Tom for an hour of Electronic enlightenment.

Tom is the audio/video guru who spends most of festival weekend in the workshop tent providing audio and video (typically an on-screen slideshow) support for our presenters. During the rest of the year he travels around central Florida to several flute circles enhancing participants experience with audio effects. Tom also provides audio for Dock's Silverhawk Flute Gathering and smaller concert events. His expertise will make this workshop very informative, especially for those just getting interested in performing and recording their flute playing.


Title: The Art of Storytelling
Leader: Dr. Frankie Rinaldi
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 1:00-2:30
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

What I will cover in this workshop…

What is story telling?

Why should one tell a story?

How to choose a story and how stories will often pick you.

Then I will share two stories as examples.

I'll go over the dos and don’ts of telling a story and cover ideas for where and when stories can be healing. Noting that humor always heals. If time permits, one-minute stories can be shared by the workshop participants.

Dr. Rinaldi has been a Storyteller with the Brevard Theatrical Society from 1984-2018. She is the author of six books and shares stories at organizations such as Zonta, Rotary, and church organizations.

She has conducted storytelling classes at the Sheppard Center and Senior centers.

website: www.redfoxpublishing.webs.com



Title: Chasing Winddancer
Leader: Ed Winddancer
Fee: Free
Scheduled time: Sunday, 2:30-3:30
Program Length: 1 hour
Location: Workshop tent, main festival grounds
Class Size: Space available

Enjoy an up close and personal adventure with Ed Winddancer! In this open forum he will talk about many aspects of his culture, regalia, flute, and songs. Great opportunity for kids as well!

In Ed's unique and one of a kind stage performances, you experience the history and rich sounds of the American Indian flute, and receive a rare opportunity to experience authentic traditional American Indian dance. He teaches about his heritage, culture, and explains in detail, his traditional attire along with its history and significance.


Personal Professional Instruction

Accelerate your flute playing by taking private lessons from one of our headlining recording artists. One-on-one or as a couple, take advantage of the opportunity to get personal guidance in a private lesson.

The following performers have agreed to offer private, personal instruction for a fee. Contact the individual artist to make arrangements for your personal lesson. These artists will be available throughout the weekend at the festival site, or contact them by e-mail to make arrangements prior to festival weekend.

Randy Granger: hangguy@gmail.com
Gareth Laffely: glaffely@gmail.com
Jonny Lipford: info@jonnylipfordmusic.com

2023 On-Line Workshop Registration


Workshop registration now open!
 
And will remain open until the close of the day on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Workshops fill on a first-come first-accepted basis. Register early to ensure getting the workshops you want.
 


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