Posted on September 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
When I decided to give our flutes the names of bird families, the crows and the ravens stood out because of their abundance where I live. For me, crows have been valuable teachers since they’ve had me rethink the popular opinion that humans are the only intelligent species on the planet.
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Posted on August 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
When I began creating flutes, it became clear to me they needed names. It would be easier to relate with my customers when discussing and showing the various differences of each flute. Naming the flutes by key alone did not give enough character. I realized my flutes would need their own identities as well.
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Posted on August 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
Bill Miller visited High Spirits Flutes where he and Odell Borg had the opportunity to speak about Bill's musical career and play some songs together.
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Posted on July 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
I had the opportunity to teach a few flute classes at “The Gathering” flute festival in Flagstaff, Arizona last month. On the way back, we stopped in Sedona. I had spent some time in the red rock country in the mid-90s. The breathtaking scenic views and nature were the inspiration of many of my design ideas.
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Posted on June 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
The creation of a flute design can be relatively complex. The priority is to create the optimum voice and then work on an appealing design and the tonal structure of the flute. Of course there are limitations to what can aesthetically be woven into the body of a flute. The fetish provides a dominant sculptural opportunity to be the foundation of the overall design.
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Posted on May 08, 2015 by Odell Borg
Odell Borg and High Spirits Flutes are excited to participate in THE GATHERING 2015. Odell will be leading a workshop presentation titled: “Continuing Your Flute Journey with Odell Borg” as well as performing live with NAMMY-awarding winning artist, Jan Looking Wolf on Friday, June 12th.
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Posted on May 01, 2015 by Odell Borg
Turns out my neighbor was not only a gun enthusiast but had previous experience in the machining industry. He explained how gun and rifle bores were created and offered to help build a setup that would potentially duplicate the same process. After several attempts, we built a machine that was relatively consistent in creating a straight bore in wood blanks.
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When I decided to give our flutes the names of bird families, the crows and the ravens stood out because of their abundance where I live. For me, crows have been valuable teachers since they’ve had me rethink the popular opinion that humans are the only intelligent species on the planet.
When I began creating flutes, it became clear to me they needed names. It would be easier to relate with my customers when discussing and showing the various differences of each flute. Naming the flutes by key alone did not give enough character. I realized my flutes would need their own identities as well.
Bill Miller visited High Spirits Flutes where he and Odell Borg had the opportunity to speak about Bill's musical career and play some songs together.
I had the opportunity to teach a few flute classes at “The Gathering” flute festival in Flagstaff, Arizona last month. On the way back, we stopped in Sedona. I had spent some time in the red rock country in the mid-90s. The breathtaking scenic views and nature were the inspiration of many of my design ideas.
The creation of a flute design can be relatively complex. The priority is to create the optimum voice and then work on an appealing design and the tonal structure of the flute. Of course there are limitations to what can aesthetically be woven into the body of a flute. The fetish provides a dominant sculptural opportunity to be the foundation of the overall design.
Odell Borg and High Spirits Flutes are excited to participate in THE GATHERING 2015. Odell will be leading a workshop presentation titled: “Continuing Your Flute Journey with Odell Borg” as well as performing live with NAMMY-awarding winning artist, Jan Looking Wolf on Friday, June 12th.
Turns out my neighbor was not only a gun enthusiast but had previous experience in the machining industry. He explained how gun and rifle bores were created and offered to help build a setup that would potentially duplicate the same process. After several attempts, we built a machine that was relatively consistent in creating a straight bore in wood blanks.
