PHOTO: Jerry Fretwell Flute Maker & Performer He is playing a Medium Size Flute tuned to the key of A and made from Aromatic Cedar. Listen to the Medium Size Flute ~ Key of A - Click Here See More Medium Size Flutes - Click Here

Greetings From Jerry  "Thank You for taking the time to invite me into your day. Music is an ancient way to alter our consciousness and communicate with all our relations. It is used for meditation, healing, and therapy. The flute is always a spiritual experience for both me, the maker and you, the player. The flute is more than a wooden musical instrument. To play the flute, you must breathe with the flute. I've had people say it's just like Yoga. I am honored that my path has led me to be a maker of these wonderful instruments. I would love the opportunity to create a flute for you." About My Introduction to Making Flutes I am a native Virginian. I was born in Roanoke, VA. I was adopted at birth. My adopted mother told me that she met my birth mother several times and that she was eastern cherokee. I have tried to access the adoption regards, to no avail and therefore remain not a member of a federally-recognized tribe. I am a member of a non federally-recognized tribe. I always felt like I didn't quite fit in. I turned to music at an early age. I began playing bass, guitar, and harmonica. I played on the road, nationally throughout the US during the 70's. I have always had a passion for working with wood. I've built custom cabinets, collapsible drum stages and speaker cabinets. In the 90's my oldest son (Jeremy Fretwell), joined the band and we were ready to go back on the road again with our music. Then tragedy struck , Jeremy's son, Lucas, was diagnosed with Leukemia. Life stopped. We put everything on hold and waited. In the following year we were blessed with a miracle. We found out that Jeremy's second son, Andrew, was a perfect match bone marrow donor and, now, my grandson is better. He's living a normal life today. It's funny how life sometimes guides you in different directions. During this time we still had band contracts to fill. Numerous personnel changes in the band led us to a guitar player by the name of Steve Bartha. The second practice he brought his Native American Flutes. For me, it was love at first sound. I knew this was my calling. It was a perfect match between my musical gift and my wood working gift. Now, years later, from our home and workshop in the peaceful woods by the spectacular Stockton Lake in Missouri, we make and sell flutes all over the world.

Greetings From Lisa Whether you play or listen to the Native American Flute, my goal is to bring together people from around the world through flute music. My two greatest joys are: Teaching someone to play flute and knowing that my music has touched someone. " ~ Lisa Fretwell Music and entertainment have always been a big part of my life. At 2 years old I made my 1st dime. I was at a carnival waiting in line for a ride. There was music playing. So, I started dancing. After the song finished, a man gave me a dime. I was hooked on entertaining. I still have that dime. I love to dance and sing. I play a hammond m3, electronic keyboards, Native American Flute(s), and am learning to play my new djembe. I can read music, but play mostly by ear. I've written two books on playing Native American Flute and am working on my third. Together with my family, I write music and perform. I make a miniature 3-hole flute. I am working on another miniature flute that will be a full 6-hole flute. I love full sun and I love the night. I don't much care for the in-between grey and cloud days. This carries over into my personality regarding a lot of things. I like ( Black or White). My biggest problems have always come with the grey areas. And 'since most of life is a grey area, I'm always re-thinking my position on things as I become more enlightened. My grandfather was adopted into the Assiniboin Tribe, but I am not a member of a federally-recognized tribe. I am a member of a non federally-recognized tribe.

PHOTO: Jerry is playing a large Drone Flute made from Zebrawood. Drones are flutes that have two voices. You play your melody and the second voice accompanies you producing a surreal experience. Listen to the Large Drone Flute ~ Key of G - Click Here See More Drone Flutes - Click Here

Complementary Flutes

We can make you two or more flutes that sound good when you play them together. They can be flutes that are tuned to the same key or flutes that are tuned to different keys ( like the ones in the picture). They can made from different types of wood or the same type of wood ( like the ones in the picture). By purchasing a pair of complement flutes, you and a friend can make beautiful music together with ease. Contact us with your ideas.     Listen To Complement Flutes  Click Here

Red All Over Band Randall Eating Bear, Keving Copperton, & Jon Kittrell   "Yep ! It's Here! Hey y'all, Well, my flute has arrived, and just as I had hoped, I'm beyond satisfied. The tuning is perfect. The tone will make anyone drool,... or swoon, lol. I've looked at every inch of it to find at least one little defect. And I can't find one. The craftsmanship and detail is the best I've ever seen. I'm assuming Jerry made this one. Please tell him thanks for me, and he's done beyond an excellent job. He absolutely will be making me more in the future. Now, back to the tunes ! Take care and thanks again." ~~Randall Schubert Internet Customer Tn ~ U.S.A. Listen to the Large Size Flute ~ Key of E - Click Here See More Large Size Flutes - Click Here *   Tsalagi Flute Youth Ensemble Tahlequah, OK   We are proud to be sponsors of the Talequah Native American Flute Circle and the Tsalagi Flute Youth Ensemble located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. In the picture above, they are playing the special flutes we build for them. They are tuned to the same pitch (Key of C) and play in perfect harmony with each other. We expect great things from this group of young artists. Listen to a Medium Size Flute ~ Key of C - Click Here See More Medium Size Flutes - Click Here   Michael Zimmer and Rich Merritt Special Tunings Arabic and Egyptian Tuning AABLA RAQS Belly Dance Company Listen to Egyptian and Arabian flutes on our "Specialy Flutes" page. Click Here Contact us if you would like a special tuned flute. "Jerry The Egyptian and Arabian scales are beautiful. Thanks for the extra hard work creating these exotic animals." Rich Merritt   Roger and Esther Subirana   "Apreciated Jerry and Lisa, THANKS! I have no words for your treasure. I feel like a child!!. The flute sounds like heaven!! Today arrive at home. I attached the picture that we just did. She is Esther my wife and singer. ...I hope that you understand my poor english, jajaja... I will try to rec something interesting with your/our winded treasure. With our heart. Roger and Esther." ~~Roger Subirana Internet Customer Barcelona, Spain Listen to the Medium Size Flute ~ Key of A - Click Here See More Medium Size Flutes - Click Here *   PHOTO: Key of F# ~ Yellowheart Wood "Hi, I came back from customs with my flute. She is more beautiful than I imagined, and her sound is beautiful. I am surprised by the volume that I can give to the sound." ~~Silivia Castano Internet Customer Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA    Listen to the Large Size Flute ~ Key of F# - Click Here See More Large Size Flutes - Click Here  MORE CUSTOMER COMMENTS AND PICTURES Click Here We have flute customers all around the world. Read what they say about their Fretwell Flutes. See pictures of them. Click Here If this is your first flute, look at the size of their hands holding their flute. This will help you decide which size flute is best for you.