| Born and raised in Seattle Washington, I have always been active in the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and most any other "ing" that takes place in the woods or on the water.
In September of 2006, I was watching an episode of the 70's TV show Northern Exposure, which centered around an Alaskan Native who was the last of his tribe to make flutes. The background flute music was great, but I was completely drawn in by the story of how he made his flutes and the history behind it.
Having been a carpenter for ten years and a woodworker since I was seven, I felt the need to make a flute of my own. Everything just sort of fell in place as my wife met Matt Stewart of Stellar flutes, and then I met Matt at the "Best of the Northwest" show and he allowed me to come to his shop and learn how to make a flute. I owe Matt a huge debt of gratitude for all his time, patience and expertise that he shared with me. I later met a number of flute builders and performers and have since had the privilege to work closely with one of the worlds finest World Flutes and Native Flute masters, Mr. Gary Stroutsos.
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