"Welcome to the homepage of the first free online course of study for the pan flute in the world! Due to overwhelming demand from pan flute enthusiasts around the world, I would like to present my free video lessons, now expanded with new lessons and upgraded to high-quality .mpeg video!
   For almost all its long history, the pan flute (sometimes also called the panpipes) has been free of the institutionalization that has plagued many other, more familiar musical instruments. In recent years, however, this has changed. There have been efforts by various parties to corner the fledgling pan flute market, in effect, to "own the truth" concerning the building, playing, and distribution of the instrument. I have vowed to oppose any efforts to control the access to the pan flute, by making knowledge of the instrument available to everyone. My free lessons are designed to give anyone the ability to learn how to play the pan flute on their own, without the aid of any other publications. The prevailing myth (perpetuated by those panflutists who fear the decline of their influence and profits) is that you need to study with a prominent pan flute virtuoso to be a good panflutist. The notion is quite simply false . Everyone has the ability to develop their own unique technique and approach to the instrument. Learning to play the pan flute doesn't involve any deep secrets or complex techniques. Your results will be determined by the amount of time and effort you invest in the instrument. The only true secret to the pan flute can be said with three words - practice, practice, practice. I created these pan flute lessons for the benefit of all people worldwide, but particularly for those people who are unable to afford instructional publications. It is time, past time, for a pan flute teacher to step forward with genuine help for beginners, rather than seeking to line their own pockets or stroke their own egos. I am happy to be the individual to do this. Enjoy the lessons!"   -Douglas Bishop

Learn how to play the pan flute with Douglas Bishop's free video lessons!

Body Posture / Holding The Pan Flute Lip Position / Playing Notes / Half-Tones Exercise 1 / Exercise 2 / Exercise Tips Bent Notes / Slurs Breath Tremelo Vibrato / Romanian Vibrato Staccato Notes / Flutter Tongue Are you having difficulty downloading my video lessons? You can also see them on YouTube!

Alex Diaz and his Pan Flute Journey    I often find myself in the position of answering questions from beginning pan flutists, who are curious about the subtleties of the instrument, and how it applies to their own learning process. For these inquisitive pan flute novices, I would like to recommend studying the detailed account of Alex Diaz! On his blog, panflutejourney.com, Alex imparts all of his personal discoveries and experiences during his learning of the pan flute over the previous five years. This work is indispensable for the dedicated pan flute novice as a tool of encouragement and inspiration, as well as a valuable guide full of practical tips and advice. Alex has also recently finished his own pan flute tutorial e-book, a must-have guide for all pan flute beginners, and available for ordering on his blog! Feel free to contact Alex if you have any questions. Tell him Douglas sent you! Note: Douglas Bishop is not a compensated endorser.

Affordable pan flutes of high quality? Here is Douglas' recommendation!

Pan Flutes by Sean Koreski    If you are looking for an affordable, top-of-the-line quality pan flute, handcrafted by a highly-skilled and experienced pan flute artisan, then Sean Koreski is the man you're looking for! Sean began playing the pan flute when he was only 5 years old, and immediately demonstrated an uncommon affinity for the instrument. As Sean matured this affinity also led him to begin building his own pan flutes. Sean eventually made his way to Bolivia, where he remained for several years, refining his knowledge of both pan flute performing and crafting. Sean Koreski now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he maintains an active performance schedule as a soloist, and now offers his handcrafted pan flutes at very competitive prices, the products of his many years of knowledge and experience with the instrument. Koreski pan flutes are built from the finest tonkin bamboo, laid down by hand and allowed to age, a process that can encompass years. Only the finest of this bamboo is used in Koreski pan flutes, and the resulting instruments possess uncommon clarity of sound, as well as enchanting tone color. To order your Koreski pan flute, visit Sean online! E-mail Sean, or call him at (503) 771-5419. Tell him Douglas sent you! Note: Douglas Bishop is not a compensated endorser.

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