Blue Bear Flutes
Blue Bear Flutes
FREE
Online Classes
🎶 How Do I Learn to Play the Native American Flute?
If you’ve been wondering how to learn to play the Native American flute, you’ve come to the perfect place. Here at Blue Bear Flutes, we offer heartfelt, easy-to-follow Native American style flute lessons taught by Charlie Mato-Toyela, an experienced flute maker, recording artist, and teacher with more than 30 years of experience.
Charlie has played and taught the Native American style flute all his life, recording numerous albums and performing around the world. His unique teaching style blends tradition, intuition, and encouragement—helping every student discover their own voice through the flute. Whether you’re picking up your very first instrument or deepening an existing practice, these lessons will guide you step by step.
🌿 About the Classes
Our beginner-to-intermediate Native American style flute classes are arranged as a flexible 12-week lesson plan. You can start anytime, learn at your own pace, and revisit lessons whenever you like. Downloadable curriculum, tablature, and practice sheets are included, so you can play along and see real progress.
The best advice: take your time and enjoy the journey. The Native American style flute rewards patience, mindfulness, and steady practice.
🪶 How the Lessons Work
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Learn how to hold, breathe, and play your first clear notes.
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Understand scale patterns, rhythm, and embellishments unique to the Native American style flute.
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Develop your own songs and improvisations using simple five-hole and six-hole techniques.
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Gain insights into flute care, tuning, and wood selection from a master craftsman.
You can join classes taught in person, on Zoom, or right here on our website. Charlie also shares free weekly lessons on the Blue Bear Flutes YouTube channel, along with short tutorials on TikTok and Instagram.
💫 Why Learn with Blue Bear Flutes?
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Free access to dozens of high-quality Native American style flute videos.
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Taught by a lifelong player and professional flute maker.
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Downloadable materials to keep your learning organized.
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Heart-centered instruction that honors the tradition and artistry of the flute.
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Optional flute kits and instruments available for purchase—perfect companions to your lessons.
📘 Get Started Today
Download the free class curriculum, grab your Native American style flute, and start learning at your own rhythm. Whether you dream of performing, meditating, or simply finding peace through sound, these classes will help you make music from the heart.
Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow Blue Bear Flutes on TikTok and Instagram for new lessons, inspiration, and flute-making insights added every week.
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Blue Bear Flutes 12 Week Course on Playing the Native American Flute - Introduction
Blue Bear Flutes 12 Week Course on Playing the Native American Flute - Introduction
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 1 Parts of the Flute
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 2 Learning a Song
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 3 How to Practice
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 4 Songwriting
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 5 The Major Scale
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 6 The Minor Blues Scale
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 7 Chromatic Scale
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 8 Traditional Stories
Beginning to Intermediate Native American Flute Playing - Lesson 9 Wetting Out
More videos coming soon!
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"Explore the captivating world of the Native American Flute with our collection of instructional videos and online classes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our videos offer valuable insights and techniques to enhance your flute-playing journey.
The Native American Flute, known for its hauntingly beautiful sound, is renowned for its simplicity and ease of learning. With our instructional videos, you'll discover that learning to play this enchanting instrument is an accessible and rewarding experience.
Today, the Native American Flute, particularly the North American Indian Flute, is not only a staple in traditional music but also finds its place in modern genres. From orchestras to rock, blues, and jazz bands, this versatile instrument has carved its niche. People are incorporating the flute into various practices, including meditation, healing, and breathing therapy, adding to its universal appeal.
Our collection of videos covers a wide range of topics, from beginner basics to advanced techniques. Whether you're interested in learning traditional melodies or exploring contemporary styles, our videos provide the guidance you need to develop your flute-playing skills.
For a glimpse into our instructional content, we've curated a selection of videos below. For more videos and updates, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: BlueBearFlutes! Join us on a musical journey as we explore the enchanting world of the Native American Flute together."
Here are a small handful of our other helpful Native American Flute Playing Videos.
The Secret to Native American Flute Playing
The Secret to Native American Flute Playing
How to teach others to play the Native American flute
The Native American Flute - Playing in Harmony with Nature - 432, 440 & 528Hz
How to Play the Native American Flute in under 10 minutes! EASY! Lesson 1
How to Play the Native American Flute in under 10 minutes! EASY! Lesson 2 - Breathing Techniques
How to Play the Native American Flute in under 10 minutes! EASY! Lesson 3 - Intro to Scales
How to Play the Native American Flute in under 10 minutes! EASY! Lesson 4 - The Blues Scale
How to Play the Native American Flute in Under 10 Minutes! EASY! Lesson 5 - Minor Pentatonic Scale
How to Play the Native American Flute in Under 10 Minutes! EASY! Lesson 6 - Major Scale
How to Compose a song for the Native American Flute. The EASIEST method EVER!
Introduction to Different Types of Native American Flutes
How to play the 5 hole Native American Flute as a modern 6 hole flute
Intro to Native American Drone Flutes
How to play a Native American Walking-Stick Flute
Introduction to the Quena by Blue Bear Flutes
How to play Amazing Grace on the Quena
How to play the 4 hole whistle advanced steps
How To Play O'Christmas Tree on the Native American Flute
Native American Flute Playing Tips and Techniques for the Beginner
