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In this episode, Guillermo shares invaluable knowledge about what to consider when choosing wooden flutes to play by showing a wide range of wooden Native American and Mesoamerican style flutes and their characteristics. He demonstrates each of their sounds and ranges and is later joined by a special guest. video production by coaxochfilms.com Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

Selecting the perfect hand drum for your lifestyle, climate around you, and future plans are important. Each drum style provides unique characteristics such as multiple tones or more travel friendly depending on which style you choose. Making the right decision ensures a long beautiful life for your medicine drum. https://www.patreon.com/quetzalcoatlmusic Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

In this episode, Guillermo walks us through the history, mechanics and cultural relevance of his featured Mesoamerican style flutes: the Mayan drone flute and the Teotihuacan Harmony flute. These flutes were originally translated from their original clay versions into wood by Guillermo over 40 years ago. Video production by coaxochfilms.com Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

Basic cleaning tips and maintenance for your Native American flute. To keep your flute sounding great for generations to come it is important to learn these simple cleaning techniques. Song is Pacific Atlantic by Bamboo Cedar Oak https://www.patreon.com/quetzalcoatlmusic Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

Our yearly drum care PSA courtesy of Guillermo finally brought to you in video! He discusses the proper places in your house to store your natural skin drums, this goes for single, double, and ocean drums! As things begin to heat up be sure you keep an eye on your beauty. Natural skin drums should be kept away from heat sources including fires or hours of direct sunlight. The rule of thumb is always ‘if you’re comfortable your drum is comfortable’. Our drums are made to order each month with the full moon and all pre-orders can be placed in our online shop. Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

Guillermo Martinez demonstrates and explains the best methods for traveling with your sacred instruments. Each of our beauties is built to last and if cared for properly will accompany you on your journey and perhaps even your children or grandchildren. If traveling for pleasure of sound healing work. These are the best methods for traveling with your native flute or hand drum both domestically or internationally. Website & Online Shop: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/