Description

Native American Flute WorkshopAugust 1, 2026 | 10:00-12:00 PM at Youth Music Project
The Native American flute is an instrument that is simple to play and requires no previous experience with music or instruments.

At the workshop, participants will learn about the Native American flute through storytelling by Deitz Peters while they decorate a durable PVC flute of their very own. Once the flutes are created, participants will learn and practice the basics of flute playing and the etiquette of playing in a Native flute circle with other musicians. Participants under 10 must be accompanied by an adult that is also registered for the workshop.
This workshop is generously supported by a grant from the Clackamas County Cultural Coalition. Space is limited to 30 participants.
About the instructors:Deitz Peters: I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning “Sky Dancer”. My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather’s middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can. I love my culture and traditions – making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all-time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, or have been gifted these things by the Creator.
Nicholas Emerson: Nicholas is a YMP instructor. He teaches music production, songwriting and composition, guitar, ukulele, bass. He is a descendant of the Colville band of the Nez Perce tribe from Northern Washington.

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REFUNDS: Full refunds or credits are available until 24 hours before the workshop. CANCELLED WORKSHOPS: Youth Music Project reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time. If your workshop is cancelled, you will be notified and automatically issued a refund.
Students under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Age Category

Ages 6-Adult

Instructor

Nicholas Emerson