music instrument making, rattles, native american instruments

Includes: playing technique; how to create your own songs, based on a simple compositional method I created; also geography, plant origin,
environment/recycling, listening skills & cultural history. Each workshop ends with a song to use the instruments. I teach with humor and simple but
very direct language. I educate in a very cool way. I am also an expert in Bamboo and Gourd work. When possible I like my BAMBOO workshops to
have as much time as possible in order to talk about Bamboo origins and environmental impact! Otherwise, I do a hand-out that expresses all this info
in both English and Spanish. So, when classes need to be at less time they will still get the education via the hand-out info. Note: back in the 1980's I
originated the Bamboo Panpipe workshop but since the year 2000 until now, I have made over 20,000 of these instruments because the demand has
increased. The other popular instruments are: Bamboo Flutes (new and since January 2004-March 2004 I have already made over 2,500 flutes);
Ocarinas (new), Mirlitons (new) and Clapper Stick (new).

NOTE: ALL my workshops can be made to last longer to give time to learning or decorating and I can attach the following aspects of my assemblies to
ANY INSTRUMENT MAKING WORKSHOP such as:

1) Introduction to Ancient Mexico Drumming session.

2) Introduction to Ancient Mexican wind instruments with a Rain Forest Soundscape.

3) Introduction to Musical Instruments of Ancient California.

4) My heritage: Tepehuano and Yaqui Indian Storytelling with music (stories for all ages about Coyotes, Snakes, Bears, Rabbits and Mythical animals)

5) ---or--- Anything YOU want to focus on!!!

Bamboo Panpipes (two 45 minute sessions or one 90 min session)
Ages: K-easy Adults. It's up to you but I think the longer time the better!!!
Bamboo Flutes (60 minute rushing it but possible better is: 90 min or three 45 min sessions)
Ages: K-easy-Adults It's up to you but I think The longer time the better!!!
Gourd Rattles (one hour or two 45 minutes sessions to allow more for artwork)
Ages: K-easy - Adults
Bamboo Mirlitons a.k.a. Kazoos (45 minute session)
Ages: K-easy - Grade 3 up
California Clapper Stick (one hour/best at 90 min session)
Ages: Grade 2 - Adults
Bamboo Mayan Trumpet (45 or 90 minute session with Mayan drum session)
Ages: Grade 3 - Adults
Gourd Ocarina Flutes (Must discuss length of workshop as amount of work can vary)
Ages: Grade 3 - Adults
Gourd Rain Sticks (Must discuss length of workshop as amount of work can vary)
Ages: Discuss - Adults
Bamboo Rain Sticks (Must discuss length of workshop as amount of work can vary)
Ages: Discuss - Adults
Gourd Water Drums (1 hour to 3 hours. Included: making padded stick to play it)
Ages: Discuss - Adults
Gourd Kalimbas (Must discuss length of workshop as amount of work can vary)
Ages: 11 - Adults
Bamboo Marimbas (same a above)
Ages: 11 - Adults
Bamboo Teponaztli Mexika Log Drum (same a above)
Ages: 13 - Adults

INSTRUMENT MAKING - using Recycled Materials
(Emphasis on Pre-K Ages)
Length of workshop: 1 hour long. Don't worry, the kids stay motivated. Includes: song, rhythm and listening skills

Flower Rattle (made from industrial cardboard)
Ages: Pre-K & K
Ocean Drums (made from recycled materials)
Ages: Pre-K & K
Mirlitons (a.k.a. Kazoo made from cardboard or bamboo-discuss)
Ages: Pre-K & K
Jaguar Voice (cardboard or bamboo-discuss)
Ages: Pre-K & K
Antara de Mano (medium to large percussive Panpipe made of PVC tubes or Industrial cardboard, if available)
Ages: Grades k-up This instrument is held between the legs played with rubber padded paddles, very cool

Music Camp Lessons:
Prehispanic Instruments, Guitar(s), Recorder for Beginner/ Intermediate, Harmonica & Ukelele.

Artist-in-Residence Programs
This is a program designed by you and I.

Varying lengths of Residencies (a few days to a few weeks)
Interactive Performance (Instrumental techniques, composition & performance techniques)
Instrument Making (see above for suggestions, although other instruments are possible)
Food, Customs, Language, Geography and Culture Story Telling - Science of Sound.