Workshops 2025
Workshops are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Flutestock at Island Park in Springfield, OR. Can't make it but want to donate? Click here.
FLUTESTOCK 2025
ARTIST WORKSHOP AND PAYMENT INFO
Timothy JP Gomez
1st Workshop
Friday, July 25th 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
Exploring our Creativity and Expressiveness
Explore techniques to incorporate into your daily practice routines to further elevate your flute playing.
We will discuss creative expression and how to express our emotions through our music.
This will be an interactive guided session where participants will be playing their flutes!
G Minor flutes will be used during this workshop presentation.
Workshop 1: Exploring our Creativity and Expressiveness Timothy JP Gomez
(90 minutes) $25.00
2nd Workshop
Saturday, July 26th, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
ENGAGE!
Exploring Melody and Rhythm with Flutes is an interactive workshop that invites all participants to explore the relationship between melody and rhythm, guided by the Timothy. This engaging workshop promises to elevate our appreciation for the flute, offering alternative insights into its versatility and expressive capabilities. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just beginning your flute journey, ENGAGE! will inspire a deeper connection to our flutes.
Workshop 2: ENGAGE! Exploring Melody and Rhythm with Flutes Timothy JP Gomez
(90 minutes) $25.00
3rd Workshop
Sunday, July 27th 10:00am -11:30am
Open Panel Q&A with Timothy J.P. Gomez
Open Panel Q & A with live demonstrations and interactive tips to keep us inspired and motivated in our flute playing.
Workshop 3 Open Panel Q&A with Timothy JP Gomez
(90 minutes) $25.00
Earthsong Voyage
Friday 2:30-4:00 Getting Unstuck (Jamie, with Joe helping)
Saturday 10:30-12:00 Reading Nakai Tablature (Jamie)
Saturday 1:00-2:30 Sound Setups Simplified (Joe)
Sunday 10:00-11:30 Getting Unstuck (Jamie, with Joe helping)
Nakai Tablature Workshop
Have you ever wanted to play written music on your Native American Flute but don’t know how to begin? Or have you ever wanted to write any of your own songs into sheet music format without drawing flute pictorials with the finger hole representations? Learning to read Nakai TABlature may open some musical adventures for you that you didn’t expect. In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of how Nakai TABlature works so that you can begin to play written music. If you have no experience reading music on a staff in western style notation, we’ll go over the basics of what all of these symbols and notes mean too. And since this can be a lot to learn in a 90 minute workshop, you’ll go home with some great resources that will help you to continue your learning and practicing at home. We will do hands-on practice and learn to play a song by the end of the workshop. If you have a flute, bring it along so we can practice together.
Sound Setups Simplified
Wondering how to use sound equipment for performing? You're in the right place! In this workshop, Joe will provide guidance on different types of setups, whether you are playing solo or with other people, or whether for an in-person audience or perhaps on a Zoom call. He will include details on equipment needed, how to set it up, and share experiences of successes and challenges with each setup.
Getting Unstuck
In this workshop, Jamie will share some techniques she uses to add variety to her NAF playing to keep it from feeling repetitive. These techniques will include things like playing along with percussion, alternate scales, or rhythmic playing. Everyone will have an opportunity to practice, so bring a flute if you have one and let's try something new.
Reservations and payment:
https://earthsongvoyage.com/earthsong-voyage-workshops-at-flutestock
Rona Yellow-Robe
Friday 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am
Saturday 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Private lessons – subject to be determined by participants.
PayPal at Ronayellowrobe@comcast.net
Randy "Windtalker" Motz
Sacred Echoes - Honoring Our Elders with Native American-style Flute Music
One of the true joys of playing Native American-style flute is to share your music with those at assisted living facilities and senior centers. With over seven years experience performing in excess of 65 concerts a year at these types of locations, join Randy "Windtalker" Motz as he guides you through the process of making these types of performances successful and memorable. You will gain valuable insight into all the aspects of performing for elders, from who to contact, scheduling, preparation, suggested equipment, marketing and follow-up. Workshop handouts will be provided.
Friday 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 pm
PayPal for this seminar: https://py.pl/4Wx9ypcUltO
Creating a Memorable Song - Inspiration, Elements and Process
Sunday - 10:00 to 11:00 am
Cost: $25.00
No flute needed
How do musicians write memorable songs? What are some of the fundamentals one needs to begin the creative process? Join award-winning artist and composer, Randy "Windtalker" Motz for an insightful journey through the process of creating your own distinctive music. No flute is required, but a pen and notebook is recommended. Workshop handouts will be provided.
Payment for 2nd workshop: https://py.pl/13s4Va
Sherrie Davis
Advanced flute techniques
Friday 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 noon
Venmo and Cashapp
Pamela Mortensen
Three different workshops:
The Art of Circular Breathing - Friday 7/25 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
In this fun and informative workshop, we cover the simple mechanics of circular breathing, exercises you can do on or off your instrument, practice and mindset techniques and to start you on your circular breathing journey. We will also explore techniques for integrating these skills into the body for more effortless practice. Bring your didgeridoo or flute, a notebook for anything you want to jot down and questions. There will be a Q&A afterword.
Get Your Groove On - Saturday 7/26 from 1:30pm to 3pm
In this workshop, we will explore the foundations of rhythm and rhythmic exercises and tips that we can apply to our instruments. We will also cover integrating rhythm into the body that includes simple dance steps, movement, vocalizations and breathwork. Bring your flute or didgeridoo or even just yourself for this fun and informative class. There will be a Q&A afterword.
Songcrafting Our Stories - Sunday 7/27 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
In this class, we explore our composer’s toolbox and storytelling and how we can apply it to our playing. We also cover how we can tap into our inner natural musician to express more of what we wish to convey through our music in a more effortless way. We explore tips, exercises and practice techniques to embody your style and bring out more enjoyment of writing and playing your own songs. Bring your flute or didgeridoo or even just yourself and a notebook for anything you wish to jot down. There will be a Q&A afterword' for any questions.
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Alby Thoumsin
Find Your Voice While Using Your Hand Drum
Many of us own a hand drum but just a few of us sing along. By attending this one hour workshop, you will discover the meaning of the Drum and its ancient and global relationship with humans. You may well find a comfortable way to start singing while playing your Drum.
Alby is a Longhouse Drummer and singer who practices weekly on a Big Drum with 3 others to keep old songs alive. He will introduce you to a few “camp” or social songs that have been gifted to him and are available to share.
This 'uncommon' workshop will help you open your singer side and create a new relationship between you and your Drum.
Friday 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Saturday 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Donations for Flutestock after the workshop are greatly appreciated!
Ellen Saunders
Found yourself with a flute in hand and are asking, "What's next?"
Ellen is here to get you started with a a walk thru of the basics in a workshop for beginners.
Friday - 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Saturday - 10:30 to 11:30 am
Donations for Flutestock after the workshop are greatly appreciated!