PHOTO: Jerry Fretwell Native American Flute Maker & Performer He is playing a Medium Size Flute tuned to the key of A and made from Aromatic Cedar. Listen to the Medium Size Flute ~ Key of A - Click Here See More Medium Size Flutes - Click Here

Greetings From Jerry  "Thank You for taking the time to invite me into your day. Music is an ancient way to alter our consciousness and communicate with all our relations. It is used for meditation, healing, and therapy. The Native American Flute is always a spiritual experience for both me, the maker and you, the player. The Native American Flute is more than a wooden musical instrument. To play the flute, you must breathe with the flute. I've had people say it's just like Yoga. I am honored that my path has led me to be a maker of the American Indian Flute. I would love the opportunity to create a flute for you." About My Introduction to Making Flutes I am a Native Virginian. I was born in Roanoke. Even though I was adopted by a good white family at birth, I have always known that my birth mother was Eastern Cherokee. I always felt like I didn't quite fit in. I turned to music at an early age. I began playing bass, guitar, and harmonica. I played on the road, nationally throughout the US during the 70's. I have also always had a passion for working with wood. I've built custom cabinets, collapsible drum stages and speaker cabinets. In the 90's my oldest son (Jeremy Fretwell), joined the band and we were ready to go back on the road again with our music. Then tragedy struck , Jeremy's son, Lucas, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Life stopped. We put everything on hold and waited. In the following year we were blessed with a miracle. We found out that Jeremy's second son, Andrew, was a perfect match bone marrow donor and, now, my grandson is better. He's living a normal life today. It's funny how life sometimes guides you in different directions. During this time we still had band contracts to fill. Numerous personnel changes in the band led us to a guitar player by the name of Steve Bartha. The second practice he brought his Native American Flutes. It was love at first sound. I knew this was my calling. Now, years later, from our home and workshop in the peaceful woods by the spectacular Stockton Lake in Missouri, we make and sell flutes all over the world. We use traditional Eastern Aromatic Cedar Wood that is grown right down the road here in the Ozarks. We also use many different types of wood that we get from all over the world."   Listen to Jerry talk about what he loves most about making Native American Flutes. Click Here.

PHOTO: Jerry and our son (Jesse), sitting on the beach playing the bear flute. This was taken at the first annual "Musical Echoes", Native American Flute Gathering and Culture Event in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Several years ago. Listen to the Large Size Flute ~ Key of F# - Click Here See More Large Size Flutes - Click Here

PHOTO: Jerry is playing a large Drone Flute made from Zebrawood. Drones are flutes that have two voices. You play your melody and the second voice accompanies you producing a surreal experience. Listen to the Large Drone Flute ~ Key of G - Click Here See More Drone Flutes - Click Here

PHOTO: We are proud to be sponsors of the Talequah Native American Flute Circle and the Tsalagi Flute Youth Ensemble located in Talequah, Oklahoma. In the picture above, they are playing the special flutes we build for them. They are tuned to the same pitch (Key of C) and play in perfect harmony with each other. We expect great things from this group of young artists. Listen to a Medium Size Flute ~ Key of C - Click Here See More Medium Size Flutes - Click Here

PHOTO: Lori Clair Purple Heart Flute - with Hummingbird Carving Key of F#  The Hummingbird is one of the many carving choices that Jerry can add to your flute. See more examples by clicking here. Listen to a Large Size Flute ~ Key of F# - Click Here See More Large Size Flutes - Click Here Hi Lisa: We wanted to let you know that we just got the flute. I just wanted to thank you and your husband for making the most beautiful flute that I have ever seen for me. I can not tell you how excited I am to get it! I am soooooo grateful! I will think of you both every time I play it. It is even more beautiful than the picture. You are extremely talented people! Thank you so much. Scott just took a picture so we could send it to you. ~~ Lori Lisa, Lori said that it would be fine for you to user her picture on your website. She is so excited to have it. I think that I get as much enjoyment out of looking at it as I do out of listening to it. Thank you guys again for doing such a beautiful job and getting it done and delivered to us before Ceremony. Sincerely, ~~ Scott

PHOTO: Key of F# ~ Yellowheart Wood "Hi, I came back from customs with my flute. She is more beautiful than I imagined, and her sound is beautiful. I am surprised by the volume that I can give to the sound." ~~Silivia Castano Internet Customer Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA Listen to the Large Size Flute ~ Key of F# - Click Here See More Large Size Flutes - Click Here

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FYI The Native American Flute is the only melodic wind instrument belonging to the People of this continent and the only instrument indigenous exclusively to the United States. The Native American flute, while not common among all Nations, did indeed stretch from the west to the east. “Indian Love Flutes” have always been an important part of Native American culture. Indian flutes are known for being made from aromatic cedar and other woods indigenous to the area that they were made in. The Cherokee typically make flutes from Cane. . .

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