In this video I will discuss the 5 things I wish I had known when I first began delving into the world of the Native American Flute. Back in those days, there was no internet or KZfaq to turn to for help and it required a lot of word of mouth and personal experience to advance into the expert you see today. My first flute was not the typical flute of today, but a very old type that was passed down by my grandfather who was Cherokee and who learned from his family. Not many people know of this flute outside of the specific Native community that I come from and a mention in a couple of very old first hand accounts written in very old books.
That aside, if I had been able to see into the future these are 5 things I wish I had known back in those days so I could have avoided some errors right off and so I could have helped other in their journeys as well.
1. Cost - You don't need a lot of money to afford a good quality sounding flute
2. Wetting Out - Not all flutes are created equal when it comes to wetting out
3. Six Hole Flutes - The history of they why is an important part of understanding your flute
4. Questionable Advice - Some people give advice based on their own experience which may be more of their own inexperience
5. Credibility of Teachers - Some people have found a way to overcharge for something you are capable of learning for free! Don't be taken advantage of!
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