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YouTube Live Live Event & Instrument Giveaway The 3D Drone Tone Box Live Stream Mark your calendar for an exclusive evening with Blue Bear Flutes. On September 30th, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central Time, we are going live on YouTube (youtube.com/bluebearflutes) to demonstrate our newly engineered 3D printed drone tone box paired with custom Low E tubes, followed by special instrument giveaways. Live Broadcast Details SEPT 30 6:00 PM Central Time Blue Bear Flutes Official YouTube Chan

BLUE BEAR FLUTES Hello Again My Friends, This is a quick reminder that our 2026 Christmas in July Sale is going on through July 31, 2026 - but it won't last much longer! If you've been thinking about adding a new Native American style flute, flute-making tool, or accessory to your collection, now is a great time to stop by and see what's available before the sale ends. This has been one of our busiest and most exciting summers yet. Along with continuing to build the handcra

When you build or play a Native American style flute, one frustrating problem you might face is the flute getting wet under the flute block. This "wetting out", as we call it, makes the flute nearly impossible to play until it dries. After 38 years of crafting flutes at Blue Bear Flutes, I’ve developed simple, reliable and natural methods to prevent this issue. Alongside that, I want to address some common misunderstandings about flute making that often arise from incomplete

by Charlie Mato-Toyela I have been making and playing what are now commonly called Native American flutes since I was fifteen years old. At that time, I spent a great deal of my life with friends and distant relatives traveling the powwow circuit and observing what other Native people were doing musically and artistically. Much of that time was spent in the southeastern United States, though my experiences also include travel and extended stays with Cherokee and Choctaw famil

Flutesgiving 2025

A variety of Native American Style Flutes The Modern Trend: Outsourcing Everything In today’s market, many companies outsource production...

Creating and sharing has been a part of my life for nearly four decades. As someone who has dedicated themselves to making Native...

When choosing a Native American flute, many people dream of that deep, resonant low tone — but they may not realize the physical demands...

Here at Blue Bear Flutes, we are thrilled to share some amazing updates that promise to enhance your experience with us! Our commitment...

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