Getting Started with your new Native American Style Flute, Horizon Flute School & Stellar Flutes
We’ve partnered with world renowned flute player and teacher Jonny Lipford to bring you this quick start guide, watch the video below and learn how to start playing your new flute.
Why we believe in the Horizon Flute School
All the lessons are taught by world renowned flutist Jonny Lipford. They are clear, easy to follow, and advance gradually as you gain more confidence in your flute playing ability.
Connect with a vibrant community of other people who are learning to play flute. Find support from your peers and accountability to keep learning! With members across the globe, these comprehensive lessons and resources make it easy to master the flute and connect with others who are learning, just like you!
Try a Horizon Plus membership today for only $5 for the first month! If you decide you love it, it is $44 per month after the first 30 days.
Want to commit to a full year? Get a 10 day free trial to test it out, then pay $365 a year after that!
Why we partnered with Jonny
My philosophy as the owner of Stellar Flutes is to provide not only musician quality flutes, but also all the resources a person needs to be a successful flute player. I believe that as a teacher it is important to be clear, concise, and simple! It has always been important to Stellar, and to me personally, that we are in no way encroaching on Native culture, and we don’t impose a religious or spiritual meaning onto our customers, but rather allow each person to experience the flute in their own way. Stellar chose to partner with Jonny, not only because he is a long time friend of our family, but because we believe his teaching style aligned with our core values. He is honest, clear, and kind, and his lessons are beautifully made and easy to follow.
-Lily
A Few Free Lessons From Stellar!
Below are some of the free lessons that I have made over the years. Enjoy!
-Lily
Learn To Play The Native American Flute
These free video lessons will help you get started and improve your Native flute playing skill.
Learn the Basics - A guide quick guide to your first flute.
This is a very quick and basic guide to help get you started playing your first flute.
"Getting Started" The Beginner's Guide to the Native American Style Flute -An oldie but a goody, we recorded this video quite a while ago but it is still a very useful tool for beginners. It will walk you through the basics of playing and caring for a Stellar flute.
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in A | Fluttering
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in G | Breathing While Playing
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in G | Finger Grouping
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in G | Tapping
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in F# | Vibrato
Native American Flute Lesson | Song in A | Celtic Scale
Native American Drone Flute Lesson | Tips and Tricks
Embellishing your Native American Style Flute Playing
About The Makers
Your flute was made by our team! My father and I (Tom & Lily) pictured here, own and run Stellar Flutes, and each flute is handmade, with care and love in our small shop located in Washington state.
Read the reviews below to see what others are saying about their Stellar Flute!
Let customers speak for us
from 256 reviewsStellar is “Stellar”!!!
After purchasing an F# flute, two weeks later, I purchased an "A" in Oregon Ash. When I heard the lowest note, I could not believe the deep timber and vibrancy! Unlike other flutes, I could produce sound with lots of air and not have to consider my breath control as much. This is a testament to the amazing attention Stellar gives to each instrument. Thank you for making my playing experience, "Stellar"!
Rick Blumberg
08/13/2024
Oregon Ash in the key of A - #2451
Stellar is Right
I was looking around for a flute and came across Stellar Flutes from YouTube reviews and Reddit forums. I gotta say, I’m really pleased by the quality and transparency these craftspeople represent. The pricing of the basic Cedar flute I got was right in my budget. I appreciated the demo videos and the personal touches in presentation, product, and shipping. Highly recommended!
Zachery De La Cruz
08/08/2024
Basic Flute key of G - Natural Heartwood Cedar
Redwood key of E Flute
Beautiful instrument with a sweet voice, thanks for the quality item.
Timothy Lawmaster
08/07/2024
Redwood key of E Flute -0451
Key of G premium flute
Excellent made flute. Love it! Only thing is I got it in the key of g though and wished I had purchased one that was in a lower tone. It’s my first ever flute and that’s my only regret. The craftsmanship is beautiful
Thomas J
07/30/2024
Flute Bag
Thanks: Just picked up the flute from the PO; the UPS drive rcame when no one was home.
Edward Ziebell
07/30/2024
Basic Flute key of G - Natural Heartwood Cedar
Basic Flute key of A - Natural Heartwood Cedar
Mark Oster
07/29/2024
Basic Flute key of A - Natural Heartwood Cedar
Great flute
I received my flute in a timely manner and it is definitely one of the best flute I’ve ever played. I would highly recommend stellar flutes to anybody was interested in a high-quality flute. Two thumbs up great Company/Great flute.
David Mitchell
07/29/2024
Oregon Ash key of E Flute -0212
Amazing instrument!
The sound/timbre of the flute I received is warm and perfectly “throaty.” The wood itself is a gorgeous birdseye. Cannot wait to record with it!
I. Herman
07/29/2024
Birdseye Maple key of E Flute - 5091
Poplar Flute Key of F
This flute is beautiful and sounds so lovely. I love the deeper sound and that it is just as easy to play as the F#!
Sandy
06/04/2024
Poplar in the key of F -2729
Basic Flute key of A - Dark Stained Cedar.
High quality product! Thank you very much!
Hryvul Roman
06/03/2024
Basic Flute key of A - Dark Stained Cedar
Nice flute
Nice flute ,in tune and delivered on time .
Thanks “stellar flutes “ team.
Nikos Stefanou
06/01/2024
Beech in the key of F# -5116
Amazing flute
resonant sound, pleasent smooth high notes ,
I love this flute ,
Thank you !
Katerina Drabkova
05/23/2024
Birdseye Maple in the key of G - 1622
D flute purchase
The flute sounds great!
I am also looking for a mid to mid high A flute with a different more patterned wood and smaller bird . Want to bring it for travel in suitcase. Any suggestions are welcomed😊
KATHY CRAVEN
05/20/2024
Walnut in the key of D -#5411
Flute kit
Enjoy working with the kit. Would like to see it offered in other woods.
Brenda Hunt
05/06/2024
Pre-Bored Flute Making Kit
Kit of G
Happy with the kit. Sounds nice. Have to learn to play it still. Was expecting, for some reason, the cedar to be redder in color. This one looks like pine in color. But, no worries, it'll play the same. Thanks, should provide hours of learning and hopefully hours of enjoyment playing for real afterwards.
Guy LaRocque
05/03/2024
Pre Tuned Flute Making Kit Key of G