Core classes
morning
flutes & drums
Instructor: Suzanne Teng with Gilbert Levy
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Learn tips for playing with other musicians (drummers string players, fellow flooties) using visual cues, body language & rhythmic cues. Suzanne will teach some African and Middle Eastern rhythms that everyone will get to play on drums & percussion while each person gets a chance to play their flute with the drummer. We will also explore playing flutes with melodic percussion, such as handspan drum.
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Learn tips for playing with other musicians (drummers string players, fellow flooties) using visual cues, body language & rhythmic cues. Suzanne will teach some African and Middle Eastern rhythms that everyone will get to play on drums & percussion while each person gets a chance to play their flute with the drummer. We will also explore playing flutes with melodic percussion, such as handspan drum.
tuning and & tuning out
Instructor: Joseph Young
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Imagine if you could magically transform your playing to make it more varied, dynamic and interesting. We'll discover how to do this easily by tuning out the noise and tuning in to the special parts of the music that speak to you and help you emote your own voice through your flute. We'll have lots of simple but powerful exercises for tuning-in and playing, which you can also do at home (free downloads will be shared after class.)
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Imagine if you could magically transform your playing to make it more varied, dynamic and interesting. We'll discover how to do this easily by tuning out the noise and tuning in to the special parts of the music that speak to you and help you emote your own voice through your flute. We'll have lots of simple but powerful exercises for tuning-in and playing, which you can also do at home (free downloads will be shared after class.)
The art of improvisation
Instructor: Kalani Das
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Students will practice key skills for creating music, alone and with others. Overcome fears of improvisation and creating “from nothing.” Discover the secrets that accomplished musicians use to create and connect with others. Unleash your creative potential in powerful and unique ways that are sure to elevate your playing to new heights. Players at all experience levels can use these teachings to grow and thrive in their music making. Have an A and an E flutes, and bring any other instruments you wish.
Monday - Thursday; Rotational by level
Students will practice key skills for creating music, alone and with others. Overcome fears of improvisation and creating “from nothing.” Discover the secrets that accomplished musicians use to create and connect with others. Unleash your creative potential in powerful and unique ways that are sure to elevate your playing to new heights. Players at all experience levels can use these teachings to grow and thrive in their music making. Have an A and an E flutes, and bring any other instruments you wish.
The Journey: Introduction to the Native American Style Flute
Instructors: Shelley Morningsong and Rona Yellow Robe
4 sessions/consecutive days; New Players, Beginner 1 & 2
Rona and Shelley guide your beginning journey into the spirit, care, technique and joy of playing the flute.
Beginner 1: Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.
Beginner 2: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.
4 sessions/consecutive days; New Players, Beginner 1 & 2
Rona and Shelley guide your beginning journey into the spirit, care, technique and joy of playing the flute.
Beginner 1: Students new to the flute will begin with Shelley learning the history of flute, how to care for your flute, learn finger control and how to play the basic scale, learning songs, finger control, and techniques for getting the best sound & breath control.
Beginner 2: Rona will guide beginners into ornamentation, the basics for creating songs, how to quickly determine the dynamic range of a flute, experiment with rhythm and embellishments, and duet play basics (call & respond, follow the leader and other techniques) for generating spontaneous collaborative play. Flexibility in this early stage of learning allows for students to move between groups as desired.
afternoon
Funshops! A group playtime experience
Instructors: All!
Choose from two different FunShops/2 sessions each; All levels
FunShops provide a group playtime experience to get out of their seat rocking, rolling, making music – creating unique and fun and playful!! Want to start the fun? Learn about what our Solstice artists have in store for you here.
Choose from two different FunShops/2 sessions each; All levels
FunShops provide a group playtime experience to get out of their seat rocking, rolling, making music – creating unique and fun and playful!! Want to start the fun? Learn about what our Solstice artists have in store for you here.
Workshops
Workshops are optional learning opportunities in addition to the core Solstice Flute School classes. These unique experiences are limited to small groups and are fee-based. Register early! See the Workshops page for more information.
Limited private lessons are also available; contact an instructor directly.
Limited private lessons are also available; contact an instructor directly.
questions?
Contact Nancy Haga at school@solsticeflute.org or call 435-513-5999.
"The Solstice Flute School exceeded my expectations. I felt safe and left with a greater ability to be one with my flute. The attendees were a priceless group of amazing souls – people I could call friends. Thank you for sharing a "breath"taking week. You inspired music in my heart, and pollinated new friends & family into my life."
T.B., Idaho