Northern Spirit Flutes

"Your project flutes-for-kids rocks!"
- Marina Nadir

The flute that you so generously gave to me has been given to a very deserving at-risk teenager from a local native tribe. I was doing an artist in residence program and this young man picked up the flute that I had been bringing with me and began to make incredible music with it. This kid had been in a reserved shell for the entire program until he picked up that flute. By the time he was done, another at risk teen had joined him in a duet with her singing. Tears and joy were in full abundance.

It was immediately clear after that young man picked it up that that flute was now his.

I just wanted to let you know that it found a deserving and permanent home.

Frank Thompson, Founder
AZ Rhythm Connection

"I had the honor of getting a phone call, one day, from Rich Dubé of Northern Spirit Flutes. He asked me if I would help him with designing flutes, he was working on, that are made entirely from U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ABS plastic and explained to me that it was for children, so that they would be able to learn how to make and play these wonderful instruments at a very affordable price. I could tell in his voice that Rich was extremely sincere and committed to this project. Having children learn about this instrument is very important to me as well, so I told him to ask away with any questions he may have had and I would be happy to help him however I could. Rich called me several times and sent me several design ideas via E-mail to look at and discuss. He purchased a flute from me so that he could visually see how I made my wood flutes. Rich got as close as possible (molds permitting), making a very doable design. These flutes play very well and are fantastic for children to learn on. I tip my hat to Richard for staying so dedicated and for spending hours and hours of his time and using his own money to finance this project for the kids.
Rich, you are a good man with a good spirit....."

In Spirit,
Ed
Spirit of the Woods Flutes
http://www.spiritofthewoodsflutes.com