Flute Workshops
Experience the joy of learning from diverse perspectives in our Workshops. These live events, available for replay, often feature guest instructors who bring unique insights and techniques. The duration of each workshop varies, providing an ample opportunity to broaden your understanding and inspire your musical journey.
- Ideal for learners who enjoy learning from diverse perspectives in live events.
- Perfect for those who value insights from guest instructors.
- Suited for learners who appreciate varying durations depending on the topic.
More Flute Than You Think
"Unlocking the Full Utility and Versatility of Your Native American Flute" With Jonny Lipford
About This Workshop:
Many flute players only scratch the surface of what their instrument can actually do. In this workshop, we will take a closer look at the full utility and versatility of the Native American flute, from understanding flute keys and octave ranges to exploring scales, musical pairings, and the possibilities already waiting inside the flute you own. We will also talk about how to build a flute collection with more intention, so you can better understand what may be missing, what may be overlapping, and what could help you expand your sound in a meaningful way. Whether you are just getting started or have been collecting flutes for years, this workshop will help you make better use of the instruments in your hands and make more confident choices about what comes next.
Key Takeaways:
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Discover how much music is already available on the flute you own
Learn how to move beyond the basic minor pentatonic scale and begin exploring relative major, rooted major, Aeolian, and chromatic possibilities without making the theory feel overwhelming. -
Understand how to build a flute collection with more intention
Learn why certain flute keys make strong starting points, how hand size and pitch range affect your choices, and how thoughtfully paired flutes can create more possibilities for duets, harmonies, and recording. -
Make more confident decisions about what belongs in your collection
Learn how to recognize the gaps in your current setup, where specialty flutes may fit, and when it may be time to add a new instrument, explore a trade, or simply get more out of what you already own.
About Our Instructor:
Jonny Lipford is an award-winning Native American and world flutist, composer, educator, and recording artist whose music has reached audiences across the country. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, written and recorded hundreds of original songs, released multiple albums, toured nationally, and performed live for audiences totaling more than 14,000 people. Through Horizons Flute School, Horizons Flute Store, and his teaching programs, Jonny now brings that experience to flute players around the world, helping beginners and seasoned musicians alike develop greater confidence, creativity, and a deeper connection to their own sound. His approach is practical, encouraging, and rooted in the belief that the flute is more than an instrument. It is a pathway into expression, growth, and discovery.
Areas of Expertise:
- Performance & Composition
- Education & Mentorship
- Cultural & Artistic Expression
How To Register?
To register for workshops, please visit your Student Dashboard and select "Event Registration." This will direct you to the page where you can sign up. Alternatively, you can reach the same page by choosing "Event Registration" under the "H+ Content" menu heading at the top of this page.
- Workshops are exclusively for Horizons+ Members.
- Guest workshops are included in membership dues.
- Members need to register for these events to attend live.
- Recordings of workshops will be made available to current members.
Workshop Replays
Online Flute Workshops
Attention: Active Horizons Plus Members can register for these events on the "Event Registration" page found in their Student Dashboard. You will see all upcoming Q&A Sessions, Flute Circles, Fireside Events and Workshop dates and times listed there.
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