Welcome to MusicSmith Flutes
Native American Style Flutes | Music | Fun
from Dave & Julie Lusk
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Enjoy relaxing sound bath music. Flutes, harps, chimes, harmonium, singing bowls and drums are played to soothe and refresh you. Concerts are in-person and on Zoom. Recordings too! |
Native American Style Flutes by Dave Lusk (bio below)
- Handmade flutes by Dave Lusk, master flute-builder.
- Native American style Flutes for sale.
- Flute Basics for Native American flutes Get started with playing tips, flute care & troubleshooting.
- Resource Library
- Music for the Native American style flute.
- May Peace Prevail by Julie Lusk
- Peace Chant / Cherokee Lullaby / Ma ha da
- Many more …
- Songs, scales, embellishments & more.
- Links, courses, flute lessons & more.
- Music for the Native American style flute.
- Overhauls and general servicing of professional flutes, piccolos, clarinets, and other instruments have been provided by Dave Lusk since 1967.
Refreshing Musical Sound Bath Tune-ups by Julie Lusk (bio below)
- Enjoy listening to flutes, harps, harmonium, drums, Tibetan/Himalayan bowls, chimes, and the didgeridoo in a symphony of relaxing sound. This can be coupled with yoga nidra and guided imagery for an extraordinary experience. In-person and virtual concerts are available for groups and individuals. Find out more.
- Blue Moon Rising Album| Enjoy 16 beautiful tracks of Native American style flute music played by Julie Lusk accompanied by the relaxing sounds of Mother Nature as the backdrop. Digital and CD formats available | Flute music, guided relaxation and imagery, and yoga nidra.
- By appointment only ♥ Not a retail store ♥ Contact us anytime.
David Lusk Bio
David Lusk is a master flute maker who specialized in making customized, handmade gold and silver symphonic flutes and head joints. He serviced woodwinds and manufactured parts for new and antique flutes for over 40 years. He began designing and building handmade flutes and head joints during the early 80’s after apprenticing with the Landell Flute Company in Vermont. He is retired from servicing classical flutes, piccolos, and clarinets.
Currently, Dave is happily hand-crafting Native American style flutes from wood. Doing so unites his love of flute-building and woodworking with his love of music, knowledge of acoustics, and the intricacies of instrument design. He enjoys adding unique artwork to each flute he designs and makes.
Dave lives in the Cincinnati area. His customers live throughout the world.
Julie Lusk Bio
Julie started playing concert flute when the Lusks owned a music store. She delights in playing Native flutes for her yoga and meditation students and is happy to show others how to play.
Julie is Certified by the Academy of Sound Healing in the Foundations of Integral Sound Healing for Multi Instruments and completed their Integral Sound Healing with Tuning Forks 30-hour course. More about Julie’s musical sound baths, lessons, and concerts.
Handy Links
- MusicSmith Flutes Info
- Store| Native American style wood flutes for sale
- Playing tips, flute care, troubleshooting
- Flute Music | Scales | Embellishments | Lessons
- Musical Sound Bath Tune Up
- Music lesson details and registration
- Contact us anytime.
By appointment only ♥ Not a retail store.
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