7-1-09 Perugia Italy
Dear Brad & Melinda,
the Pan-flute is just arrived! It's beautiful. Really.
Now I'm going to try it immediatly!
I will tell you about my progress soon.
Thank you!
Ciao,
Gabriele
6-25-09 Czech Republic
Good day,
Dear Brad,
Thank you for your answer.
Maybe you remember me - I ordered all of your CDs from you about 5 years ago. I love your CDs. It is beautiful relaxing music.
I have played the Pan flute now for about 7 years, so I think I am not a beginner, but I am also not a professional player. I will never play so beautiful like you.
Thanks to you - I discovered irish whistles on your web page. Thank you very much.
I have several synthetic ( plastic ) Pan flutes and about 6 different sizes of bamboo Pan flutes from a Czech company.
Now I have beautiful a 22-pipe Grand Tenor Pan flute from you and I can say
"It is the best Pan flute I ever played". I am really very satisfied.
Thanks for all.
Best Regards Pavel Biskup, Czech Republic, Europe.
6-24-09 Czech Republic
Good day,
Dear Melinda and Brad,
I would like to inform you, that just today I received the 22-Pipe Grand Tenor Pan flute from you.
The Pan flute arrived in excellent condition with instructions and DVD.
From Hawaii to the Czech Republic ( in the "Heart of Europe" ) it took 14 days.
So everything is OK.
Your Pan flute is well made and the sound is really beautiful.
I am proud to have it.
Thank you very much for the beautiful Pan flute and fast shipping.
Best Regards Pavel Biskup, Czech Republic, Europe.
6-23-09 Pennsylvania USA
Aloha Brad, Aloha Melinda,
My heart is pounding like crazy - a couple minutes ago the panflute arrived. I have unpacked and the first notes are played.
I think, I have found finally the instrument that I should have played my whole live. I will have lots of work ahead of me and I am looking forward to it. Do you have any good breathing exercise that you recommend?
The flute sounds beautiful and I love the clean look of it. Now I am just praying that I will make music that will be a sweet fragrance to God.
Blessings to you and your business,
Birgit Schult
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Hi Birgit, In my DVD video (included) I demonstrate how to breath properly and some excercises to help with your playing, happy fluting :) ... brad
6-21-09 Queensland Australia
G’day Brad and Melinda,
My apologies for being a little slow in replying. I received both the grand tenor and 15 pipe package a week and a half ago. Amazingly they only took 6 days from the day that I paid for them till they arrived here on the other side of the world. That’s service. Incidentally, I have also now received your package of 5 compact disc albums which took seven or eight days to get here. My thanks to both of you for your great products and your fantastic service.
Your albums are quite inspiring and I hope you continue to produce more along these lines. As for your panflutes, I feel privileged to own two of them and am incredibly grateful to you for producing such quality instruments at very reasonably prices. By the way, I have found the book “You Can Teach Yourself Panflute” and the accompanying DVD very good as I am only just learning to play. The 15 pipe package is excellent value for money – I don’t even mind leaving it where the kids can pick it up at their whim and practice blowing.
All in all a great product at a great price and dispatched with such great service. Thanks heaps for introducing me to this fantastic instrument – I love it. Take care and keep up the great work.
Kind Regards, Andrew.
6-20-09 Ontario Canada
Hello, today I played "In the Garden" at church. I recorded it to help me see and hear how to improve my playing. I put it up on you-tube. Constructive criticism always welcome.
Aloha,
Click here to Watch
Daniel
6-19-09 Lexington Kentucky
Hi Brad,
I’m really enjoying my grand tenor pan flute, and will be playing a wedding with a string quartet this weekend- a wonderful combination!
I’m wondering if you know of any case or protective bag that would fit the instrument? I’d appreciate any advice you have.
Many thanks,
Kristy
Kristy L. Kirsh
Professor of Flute, Asbury College
Director, The Flute Symphony of Lexington
Flute Instructor, Centenary School of Music
Hi Kristy - I use small luggage and put foam rubber on the top and bottom. Take a look at what Shay from Israel did with his flute.. It looks very nice. ... brad
6-18-09 Ashqelon Israel
Hello Brad. I got the Grand Tenor pan flute. Flute Excellent! Precise and beautiful work. The sound wonderful. Shipping was great. Thank you very much from the creativity and joy. I am attaching picture of the bag making for the flute, and picture of others that I have. Thank you very much, goodbye, Shay.
6-17-09 Florida USA
Loved the Grand Tenor so much. Gotta have more. So I can practice while traveling. I also share with kids that I meet. So, could you give me the link to purchase a set of pocket pipes? I am also getting one of your Fun Pipes. Too much fun!
Thanks!!! Nancy
6-16-09 Selangor Malaysia
Hi Mr Brad White
I received the Tenor panflute by mail today.
Thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Raja Mohan Nathan
6-15-09 Tennessee USA
Pan Flute arrived today Monday (ordered on Friday). Thanks so much for your prompt customer service! This will be a gift for my husband for Father's Day. He will be so excited.
Debbie
6-10-09 Michigan
Just keeping in touch.
Hello !
About 6 months ago I bought 2 panflutes from you. I just wanted to let you know I really like and enjoy the instruments. They trully have a unique sound, compared to the other ones I have and had over the years.
I do have some posted on you tube, if you get a chance to check them out, I'm always open for any sugestions you may have, as a professional panflutist. It's really hard, the band I've been with, we all had fallen out about 1 year ago, and 6 months ago I decided to just perform by myself, it's really hard to do but with GOD's help I do what I can.
All my videos, are recorded live. Keep in mind I am not a professional panflutist.
Maybe one day I will play like one.
I know ... Practice ... Practice ... Practice ...
Practice makes perfect !
Thank you for everything.
MARIO GAFENCU
6-5-09 Tamil Nadu - India
Aloha
Hi Brad & Melinda
i am very very very Happy and excited. Cuz am gonna tell you that i have received the Beautiful 15 Pipe Left sided Alto Panflute. I was looking at the status of delivery through online and found it cleared customs at our place on 4th but today being 5th i shoudl ahve got.. To my surprise my fiancee gave it to me .God there was not limit for my Joy and Happines
Yeah she reached safe and sound. You know what i could not stop playing it... i mean though i am just gonna start playing . I just took her out and just tried to blow and to my little happiness i played the low G note alone..Starting tomorrow am gonna play the Panflute following Brads instructions.
Thank You Very Much Brad and Melinda
Rex
[Tamil Nadu or "the land of Tamil" is the southern-most state of India.]
6-4-09 North Carolina, USA
Brad,
The 18-pipe tenor and book arrived today, more or less as you predicted. Actually ahead of what I anticipated. Straight out of the box, I produced sensible tones from even the top octave, (though not, I suppose yet from the highest pipes), and quite close to what I should expect from the lower pipes. I'm in a state of bliss and anticipation. I cannot wait to get home and spend serious time with the pan flute, working from the book and my growing stock of Zampona pieces.
Many thanks!
Charlie Carter
Melinda and Brad,
At home tonight, I was amazed at what I could do. I've no problems at all with the G-scale notes - all 18 of them. However, I haven't quite gotten any sharps or flats yet. I'm only on lesson 2 of the book, but I feel empowered! I'll have a look at the DVD.
Thanks again for the thrill,
Charlie
Barbados 6-3-09
Hello Melinda & Brad: It was great excitement in our home today - the Pan-flutes arrived! Sharon collected them from the post office and some rather unusual notes have been floating around throughout the day! The Pan-flutes are beautiful, but will take time for the younger boys (and me!) to get the musical sounds going!. Joseph, the 9 year old , seems to be making the most pleasant noises so far and is making some progress! Thanks for the great service. We will be in touch with questions I am sure. Jill
6-2-09 Switzerland
Yea! The box arrived today! It's in perfect condition and so far no customs! I'm eager to open it and see the wrapped package - though I won't get to see the flute until Garrett gets here in mid- June.
Thank you so much - for your care in packaging, filling in the form and sending.
Best regards to you both,
Anne
5-29-09 Arizona USA
Hi Melinda and Brad,
Just to let you know I've all ready received my pan flute. Just gorgeous. What a beautiful instrument. I'll be playing it all night tonight. And yes, Brad, the tone and ease of playing are so much better than the plastic. Of course, I haven't a clue how to hit those high notes. The diameter of those tubes are much smaller than the pvc pipe used in my "street" version. I sure love the tone!
Also, just started listening to your cd--wonderful music and recording. I can't wait to incorporate my harp playing along with the flute with my own compositions.
My thanks to you both, and admiration for your music and instrument building as well, Brad.
Take care,
Schim Schimmel
5-27-09 Ukraine
HI, Melinda!
Is glad to inform that a parcel has received 27.05.09.
THANKS!!!
I would ask you questions, but alas, I do not know your language. I use the translator, but there all is not always clear.
Come in the summer to us on the sea. Will have a rest also me learn to play on panflute.
Valentin.
5-21-09 Virginia, USA
You guys are good !!! I love the wrapping and it will come as a nice surprise for Skip. I like your touch and if he progresses nicely on the Pan Flute I will let you know. If he doesn't, the I will take that up with him :) Thank you for everything especially your personal touch, It's deeply appreciated.
Joe
5-21-09 Russia
Aloha,
Brad,
Just wanna you to know - I've got it, and it is in the best condition. The
instrument [18-pipe Tenor] looks and sounds better then I dreamed before:) Thank you so much
and be sure that I will recommend your shop and your site to my friends.
From Russia,
with best wishes,
Cyril
5-18-09 New South Wales, Australia
Hi Brad,
I bought a 18-Tenor pan flute from you about two months ago and I’d just like to say thank you very much for such a beautiful instrument.
I have taken it into the bush near-by when I go camping, and played tunes that I never knew I could. I know of nothing more enjoyable then sitting around a camp fire with some friends and family as they listen to the hypnotising melody created by this instrument.
I was never very musically minded but this instrument now means a lot to me. It has shown me something new in life that I would recommend to anyone!
Thanks again...
Aaron J Lake
5-16-09 Sultanate of Oman
Hi Melinda,
I wanted to inform you that we have received the panflute [Grand Tenor] on Wednesday 13/5/2009.
Thank you very much! Its beautiful!
Kind Regards
Jehan
5-12-2009 Fioda Sweden
Hi,
I just wanted to say that the flutes arrived yesterday 11th of May to my boy's joy.
Thanks
Marie Strandberg
[Simon wrote: I'm 16 years old, and I live in Sweden. I've always been fascinated by pan-flutes, and recently I decided I want to learn how to play it.
I've always been a musician, playing the oboe for 8 years, and piano for a couple of years too]
5-11-09 Virginia, USA
I played the flute for 54 years and recently had to give it up because of arthritis in my fingers...
I received my pan-flute 2 weeks ago and I love it...
Kathryn
5-9-09 Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Hi Melinda,
I had received the package of grand tenor yesterday (May 08, 2009). It's so nice, I love it.
Thank you Melinda & Brad.
GBU.
salam,
Jeffrey K
5-6-09 New Jersey, USA
Hi Brad,
Wanted to let you know that the flute [18-pipe tenor] arrived safe and sound. I've played a couple of hours on it and I absolutely love it!! Thanks so much!
Tim
5-5-09 Australia
Hi Melinda,
I'm delighted to say our flutes have just arrived.
We are so looking forward to learning to play them.
One is for my 18 yr old son and the other for 5 of us to learn on.
If we pick it up, we'll be ordering some more.
We are piano and violin students and are looking forward to
playing this fascinating instrument.
We really enjoyed all Brad's live demonstrations. Captivating!
Many thanks,
Karen S
Australia
5-4-09 Phoenix Arizona, USA
Dear Melinda and Brad,
I received my pan flute and am very happy with it. It is exactly what I expected it would be. Thanks for the instructional DVD, I have been watching it. I really do love the pan flute music so can't wait to get proficient at it.
Thank you.
Harold
5-2-09 New York, USA
Hi Melinda!
Our flute arrived and in perfect time for my husband's birthday! He loves it! It is a beautiful looking and sounding instrument! Thank you both for everything! We have all tried the flute (kids included) and we may have to order a few more! Thank you again!
Warmest Regards
Barbara
5-1-09 Veldhoven Netherlands
Dear Brad, I would like to tell you that I have received the panflute on 28 april. Today I gave it to my husband Gary, and he is very happy with it.Thank you for the very good service, we are very glad with the new instrument. With musical greetings, Mary v. H
4-30-09 Troy Michigan, USA
Dear Brad and Melinda,
I received the Pan Flute today and its a beauty.
You were so right when you told me that there is no comparison between this
flute and the $30 plastic one that I had before (long gone).
I am a real beginner and I have some troubles in getting a sound out of the
shortest pipes, but I am confident that with the help of your DVD I will
soon improve my skills.
A question about maintenance: Do I have to oil the pan flute once in a while ? Please advise.
And...thank you again for this wonderful instrument.
I will keep you posted with my progress.
Best regards,
Gerardo Pavone
Troy, Michigan
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Hello Gerardo, You will never need to oil one of our panflutes, they have already been specially treated in oils and waxes.... so just enjoy! Aloha - Brad
4-28-09 Texas, USA
Hello Brad & Melinda,
I just received the Grand Tenor panflute last night, the shipping package delivered in good shape.
The flute is really nice as same as in your ad. The tenor sound is warm and sweet, I love it.!
Also, I like to thank you to add in the instructional DVD.
Regards,
Jacquot H.
4-27-09 Colorado Springs, USA
Brad & Melinda,
I recieved my Panflute this morning in excellent condition. Thank you very much for the extra care in packaging. The Panflute is very beautiful and I am excited to get started to play. I am 36 and this is my first musical instrument ever so wish me luck.
Thank You,
Arron
4-24-09 Indiana, USA
A while ago I ordered your Grand Tenor panflute. I have been so very happy with it, and I am finally starting to get good enough to play in front of others. I am so tempted always to take it outside hiking and such...which I really am hesitant to do with the grand tenor because of its size. So I'd like to order one of your pocket panpipes to take with me outside.
Thanks!
Dana
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Hi Dana, the Pocket Pipes are perfect for travel & hiking, only 7 inches and you really can play a lot music on them. I sent you a link to place your order. .. brad
4-14-09 New Jersey, USA
WOW! YES; Now I understand and yes, you are absolutely right!!!
Now I just have to tell that to my brain and see if it listens to me. :-)
I will try that when I go home this weekend.
But you know what?
This proves to me that, when you say on your website that you will write
back to help your customers, you are not just saying that to get people to
buy from you.
You REALLY DO and very quickly indeed.
THANK YOU Brad,
A VERY HAPPY customer from New Jersey, USA.
Domingos
4-14-09 Ontario Canada
Hello Brad!
I just got this pan flute. Funny, This week we had a holiday. Easter. Monday everything was closed. Today Tuesday.. I know someone at the post office. I went in to asked her if the package was in from Hawaii, She said Yes! I beat the mailman, LOL. Yeah, THIS is great, I would like to Thank-you so much. This means alot to me. I love music. With my hearing problem in both ears I can do it.
I am hoping to play one song at my Son's wedding in June. 27 , Thank-you again
God Bless you.
Brian
4-8-09 Surrey, England
Hi Brad and Melinda, just writing to let you know the panflute turned up this morning in fine condition and well packaged. Thankyou very much for all your care in getting it to me. I have a had a quick go and I am already getting the hang of it. I will watch the dvds later and read more carfully the care sheet you provided which I find invaluble.
It is a beautiful piece of craftmanship!
Thanks
guy
4-5-09 Pennsylvania, USA
Brad,
I received my pan flute [Grand Tenor] this past Friday. I was real impressed with the quality of sound as well as the workmanship and finish of the pan flute. I would strongly recomend anyone intersted in purchasing a pan flute to first look at your excellent web site and then consider purchasing a pan flute from you, Brad White.
ps You have an excellent training DVD Thank you,
Neil Frederick /Cabinet Maker
4-3-09 Novosibirsk, Russia
Hi!
Panflute arrived at Wednesday, 1 april.
Great instrument! Thank you very much! - Vadim
3-30-09 England
Dear Brad
I am just writing to let you know that my son's panflute has arrived in good time for his birthday and to thank you for sending to me here in England.
With kind regards and best wishes
Christa
3-28-09 Alexandria, Egypt
Dear Melinda , Dear Brad..
I have received the Pan-Flute last Sunday 22 March. [10 days Hawaii to Egypt]
It is wonderful, and your CD's are great, I am listening to them all the time,
Thanks a lot my dear :)
Best Regards
Karim Rashid
MSC Egypt / Operations Manager
3-28-09 New Jersey, USA
Hello Brad,
I received my Pan-Flute, books and the
CD set three days ago. Thank you for the fast service.
I am formaly from Hungary living in the USA for 53years. I graduated from
the "Bela Bartok Musik Konzevatorium"
Budapest, Hungary, with majoring in Flute.
My flute teacher was the world renouned Jeney Zoltan.
First I heard the pan-flute played by a Romanian musician about 15 years ago, and I got hook on its beatiful sound. Finally after all those years I am able to own and learn to play this beatiful instrument.
Bela
Ps. Your Web site is the best designed
I ever seen.
3-27-09 Florida, USA
Hi Melinda,
3 days and it is here! From our most western state of Hawaii to the most southeastern part of Florida! Incredible! I live in SW Miami-Dade County surrounded by dirt roads and tomato fields. Our faithful postal service delivery vehicle kicked up lots of dirt and drove to our front gate with the package. Our herding dogs and sheep are in for a treat when I call them with the Panflute later.
You have great packaging so it arrived just fine. Now I need to be patient, one note at a time!
Robert
3-26-09 New York, USA
Melinda,
I received my flute on Saturday. I absolutely LOVE it. The tonal quality is superb. I have almost mastered the upper notes and breath control is definitely the key for me. I am looking forward to being able to play well enough to serenade my friends. Thanks so much for a beautiful instrument. - Connie
3-25-09 Moscow Russia
The panflute has arrived today. It's a wonderful instrument, thank you.
Best regards. Nelia
3-25-09 Ontario Canada
Hello to all. My name is Daniel. I recently [March 6,] got a tenor pan flute from Brad and have been practicing and enjoying this wonderful instrument. At first I was getting dizzy and hyperventilating traying to play it. Then things got better but still felt that it took so much air. At one point I got a bit discouraged but kept trying. You pros make it look soo very easy and effortless, lol. Then one day I kind of had an eureka moment. Something fell into place. I realized it was finesse and my lips, embouchure seemed also to be getting stronger. "Oh happy day" Lol.
So, got to keep on practicing. I posted a short youtube clip practicing "The Old Rugged Cross". Sometime in the future I would like to play at church. As I don't have a teacher, feedback on how to improve is much apreciated.
Watch my YouTube Video
Aloha,
Daniel
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Aloha to you Daniel! You are doing so well, congratulations! You
have developed a nice, pleasing tone and a good performance of the
song. You could play that at church right now and I think everyone
would love it :)
I noticed you were a little under pitch at the start, but you once you
warmed up it got much better. Some things to work on as you progress
are adding some dynamics and swells.. also learn to incorporate a nice
vibrato. These things will help put a nice touch on the pieces. Try
singing the piece and then play it.. let your voice be your guide.
The more you play... whatever songs that might be, you are going to
just keep getting stronger.
Keep having fun, and it will never seem like work.
Aloha .. Brad
3-21-09 Voghera Italy
Voghera March 21st 2009
Hi Melinda,
I am informing You that I received panflute on 19th of this month (ten days!) wonderful!
Ciao Melinda
Ciao Brad
Alex
3-18-09 Quebec Canada
Dear Brad & Melinda,
Aloha,
We got our beautiful pan flute today... it looks wonderful...The gift wrap was beautiful and the instructions and the DVD lessons are perfect...
Arash is very excited and sends you guys so much love...
Thank you,
Hoda
3-18-09 Quebec Canada
Hi Brad and Melinda
Thank you very much for the fantastic panflute, Hoda told me that how helpfull you were in sending the panflute. I have started reading the book, and took a look at the DVDs which are great. I am sure I will have many question in the learning process as I am very new to playing music (my first instrument) which will be a reason to keep in touch in years to come.
Once more thank you very much
Regards
Arash
3-17-09 France
Dear Brad,
I hasten to say that my pan flute arrived yesterday (while I was at school where I teach Christianity twice a week to 11 and 12-year-olds) so I was able to collect it from the nearby post office only today (Tuesday, March 17th). It took only seven days from Hawaii to France! Thank you for your prompt and friendly response, and for your obviously sincere wish to see that your customers are happy! I will keep you informed of my progress.
Sincerely,
David Brown
3-17-09 New South Wales Australia
Hi Brad
Just letting you know that I received the pan flute today.
Thank you very much for the DVD.
The panflute sounds great I love it.
Thanks again
Aaron Lake
3-16-09 Connecticut, USA
Brad and Melinda,
Thank you - the flute arrived today in perfect condition. It is beautiful! I didn't have much luck getting sound out of it at first, then I put it down for awhile and came back at it again - and was able to actually start making some reasonable sounds with it!
I am looking forward to practicing on it and to actually play a first song or two.
I will highly recommend you to anyone who may be interested.
Sincerely,
Tricia
3-15-09 San Francisco Bay Area
Hi Mr. White! Just wanted to say thank you SO much for sending me the 18-Pipe Tenor. It came promptly and I was very impressed with how well you packaged everything. I LOVE IT!!! The sound is both magical and beautiful -- JUST what I was hoping for! You did NOT let me down!
I have been fortunate so far in making the sounds come out pretty easily. I can do both methods of vibrato, as well as making sharps/flats with both methods. Now, I just need to improve my breathing so I don't feel like I'm going to faint everytime I play!
Thanks again. Hope your having a great weekend!
Jessi
3-14-09 Los Angeles
i love my pan flute and practice every day. i have only had it for a few months but after a stress full day at work it helps me lose myself in a world outside of reality so to speak. even tho i can't play that well i try to put alot of passion into every note.i wish there was a teacher here in los angeles to help me but i cant find one who plays the pan flute. so i use books and cd's and watch yours over and over again to try and get better. reguardless i am loving it. thanks brad
- Don
3-14-09 Hong Kong
Hi Melinda
The package has arrived in this morning [3 days delivery].
The panpipe looks very great and i really love it !
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^
- Yvette
3-13-09 Barbados
Hello Brad - a pic for you! :)
Dave
Barbados
DeeGees (David Gittens) is playing Lucevan le Stelle from the opera Tosca by Puccini, on Pan pipe. Not shown: him playing ~ Someone to watch over me, Harmonica; and 'Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word. - sung and accompanied on uke.
3-12-09 BC Canada
Hi Brad,
Just to let you know that the pan flute [Grand Tenor] arrived safely and that I now have it here. The project I'm using it for starts in two weeks and right now I'm wall-to-wall with another project so I haven't had the chance to play it properly yet or watch your DVD, but the instrument looks beautiful and I'm looking forward to getting familiar with it. I'll call or email you if I have any questions.
Many thanks,- Robert
A graduate of the UK Royal Academy of Music and an Emmy award nominee, Robert has scored over a hundred hours of documentary and fiction projects for such clients as BBC, National Geographic, PBS Nova, Discovery Channel and UK Channel 4.
"I just love that moment when what I'm writing and what I'm seeing on the screen come together and create something beyond them both. I think that's why the relationship between filmakers and composers is so interesting: we're both letting our work become part of something greater."
Robert Neufeld
3-11-09 South Australia
Hi Brad,
Delighted to get the pan-flute [Tenor], book DVD etc.in good order today.
The package arrived at the Post Office yesterday but we were away, so only able to collect it later today.
Can see it will present a complete new learning challenge.
Thanks again,
Gordon
3-9-09 Hong Kong, China
Dear Brad and Melinda,
I would like to inform you that the panflute arrived today safe and sound. Thank you so much. It is great, and you are efficient!
Once again thanks...I shall try it tomorrow as I have been taken up by something today.
Pauline
3-7-09 Montreal, Quebec Canada
Hi Melinda
You and Brad are wonderful! I have never purchased something on-line with such an extraordinary service.... You are extraordinary business people...
If you collect testimonies or if there is anywhere on-line that I could put a review for your services, I will be more than happy to do so...
Warmest Regards & Thanks a million
Hoda
3-7-09 Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Hi Brad and Melinda. I've just received my tenor pan flute. It made my day as I was expecting it sometime next week. Beautiful instrument! Thanks again for your excellent service. Well, got to go now, there is a pan flute that has travelled a long way and is waiting to be learned and played.
Aloha,
Daniel
3-6-09 Pennsylvania USA
Melinda and Brad,
I received my panflute [Grand Tenor] in today's post. It was extremely well packed
and arrived here safe and sound. It is beautiful! I am on the edge of my seat waiting to go home and try it out. Thank you so much! I am sure that it will bring much pleasure for many years to come. I also wanted to thank you for the tutorial DVD that you included in the
package. That will be a great help in learning this new instrument.
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Kathleen W
Mill Village, PA
3-3-09 Singapore
Hi!
I have received the flute on the morning of Saturday 28 Feb [5 days], Singapore Time.
The flute is great! Thank you.
Sim
3-2-09 Santa Fe New Mexico
Dear Sir,
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for the pan flute, I love it! Once it arrived and I opened the box I could not take my eyes off of it. I am looking forward to learning to play this fine instrument. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Alfred G. P
2-26-09 Calgary Canada
Hi Melinda / Brad
Just to let you know - the GT arrived safely on Tuesday 24 Feb. 2009. Thanks for the quick delivery.
It sounds great - I love it! I know I am going to have many years of fun with it.
All the best ..
Mark B
2-24-09 Ontario Canada
Dear Brad and Melinda,
Thanks so much for your awesome service. I can tell that your are in this for the love of the instrument and not just the money and that you like to treat your customers as individuals rather than a number on the system.
I could not believe it when I send a question and got an E-mail in 5 minutes with the answer. Thanks for keeping me updated throughout the ordering process. I will let you know when it arrives. Looking forward to learning this wonderful instrument.
God Bless,
Daniel
2-22-09 Western Australia
Hi Brad and Melinda,
Just to let you know that the panflutes, book and CD arrived on Thursday [5 days] - faster than I can get mail from eastern Australia! Have had fun trying them out; being a flute player resulted in instant results that were relatively pleasing to the ear! Will get down to serious learning in the next few weeks.
Many thanks for your assistance and very prompt service.
Cheers
Rosemary
2-20-29 Texas
Hi Brad & Melinda!
I got my PAN FLUTE today. It looks exceptional, well crafted, good quality; I love it!
I played a few note, how wonderful! This instrument has a heavenly sound.
Thank you!
MattRod
2-18-09 Germany
Hi Brad and Melinda
Both Panflutes arrived [2 Grand Tenors] and we are very impressed by the quality. My wife finds you absolutely pleasant and has good feeling with you to make transactions
Thank you very much for the quick delivery and a great instrument.
Beautiful weekend in Germany
Aloha
Gabi and Ollie
2-17-09 Victoria Australia
Hi Brad and Melinda.
Just a short note of thanks and to let you know that my "starter's package" arrived in today's mail.
It only took five days from ordering it to receiving it here in Victoria Australia.
I am most excited and grateful for your great service and I am looking forward to getting some time alone to try to get familiar with the new pan flute.
Kindest regards to you both
Merv' Daye
Down under.
2-15-09 Essex UK
Hi Melinda,
Just to let you know that the beautiful Fun Pipes arrived on Wednesday - so fast and easy. I thank you so much and wish you continued happiness and success.
I found your video on you tube and didn't even finish watching it before I went straight to your site and bought your fun pipes. I'm really excited about them, they sound and look wonderful.
With many good wishes,
Shona
2-13-09 South Carolina USA
Oh Brad and Melinda! I’m so thrilled to FINALLY have a pan flute!! It’s beautiful!! Can hardly wait to watch your lessons on the DVD. I did watch two on YouTube, but not having the instrument in my hands made it less understandable! I will keep you posted re: progress made…I was quite excited when I first put it to my lips, but then, I was finally able to get air moving smoothly across all ten pipes to hear their sound.
You certainly want your customers to lack for nothing, especially by making yourself so readily available! If I have friends interested in pursuing playing a pan flute, I will certainly be telling of my own experience with you and your wife...and your company.
May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands,
Thank you again! And Aloha!
Ellen Childers
2-12-09 Firenze Italy
Hi Melinda,
The panflute is arrived today (8 hours ago)
thanks, I'm trying to play it.
It's a great instrument.
Bye
Michele Banci
2-12-09 Singapore
Dear Melinda and Brad,
Hi and I'd like to say that I have collected your package [tenor & alto] pan flute from the post yesterday....
Wow,... looks beautiful and I love it, and I wished I had order the fun pipes as well
...well perhaps in April will do that..
Thank You - Dorean
2-11-09 Sweden
Hello Melinda and Brad!
My panplute arrived today! I got my panflute today 11/2. I am so happy but i cant play a single tone yet but i'll just keep trying! The panflute was in good shape and looked beautiful atleast! Thank you :) Amanda
2-10-09 Russia
Greetings, mr. White.
I received my pan-flute today. Thank you very much again. Its sound is just wonderful!
-Igor
2-7-09 Pennsylvania
Aloha ! Thank you very much for my grand tenor ! I love your pan flute, the sound is amazing and better even than on my pan flute made from bamboo. What kind of wood do you use for the frame, it is nice looking and I just wanna to now the name. Thanks ! Alex. Ukrainian Folk Artist
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Hi Alex, the band is made in full from a dark Brazillian Ipe wood. Very strong and helps with the over all structural strength of the instrument ... brad
2-5-09 Spain
Hello,
I dont know if you remember me but my name is Vital Mezery and three or four month ago I bought from you a Grand tenor pan flute. I am from Spain.
Well, since then I do play the pan flute much better then I did with my Andean flute.
Sounds much better and wonderful when recording.
When I wrote you then I said that I produce my own music and I was working on the first album of my musical project called "make me see". Well, yesterday it was presented on the online market at Cdbaby. com
Unfortunately there are no pan flute recordings on it because when I was recording i didnt have my pan flute yet. But on the second and third album there are!! :)
I really enjoy playing the pan flute, thank you.
Vital Mezery.
2-3-09 Sweden
Hi Brad Alessandro here,
I just want to notify you that the swedish post office in Karlskoga received the pan flute at 30/01/2009. Though i was in Stockholm over the weekend i coulden't pick it up, but i was there this morning and i just wanna tell you, i'm 1000% satisfied about the flute, it's so beautiful and it's in one piece :).
I have just now taken a brake from playing tho i did get dizzy.
Thanks for everything, and tell your wife that she did a great job with the packing!
Mvh
Alessandro.
2-3-09 Florida USA
Hi,
I just wanted to tell you that I received the panflute today. It it in excellent shape.
I will enjoy the panflute, my mom used to have one and I loved to play with it but the reeds were cracked. I have looked all over the internet and have found that yours sound and look the absolute best!! So thank you.!
Deborah.
1-30-09 Texas USA
Hi Brad and Melinda,
Thank you I received my panflute yesterday, in great condition. It is so beautifully made and I HAVE to try it everytime I walk past it.
Must thank you Brad for your DVD. First I thought there was something wrong with the panflute's high notes. Then later in the afternoon I got very dizzy (and worried).
I sat down and watched your DVD only to find out it was normal.
Like I said I think this is going to be much harder than anticipated but once I hit a good note it sounds great! It looks like fun and I will give myself some time. You make it look so easy.
Thanks again
Dalena
------- 3 days later 2-1-09
Hi there Brad,
Just to let you know I have found the high notes, just 3 days later! Must say I find it very addictive.
I am even playing basic tunes and loving it.
Thanks again, what a beautiful instrument.
Dalena
1-29-09 Queensland Australia
Aloha!
Thankyou for the Grand tennor that I bought, I really like it.
I am just emailing to let you know that it got here safely (quite a while ago) and I am very happy with it. I think it got here round about the 30th of Dec just in case you're wondering.
Thanks again
Justin
1-28-09 Las Vegas USA
Hello Brad,
I am Alexander. I bought a couple of pan flutes from you for my Lion King audition in Las Vegas. I got the job!
Thank you for your help.
Alexander
1-27-09 United Arab Emirates
Hey Melinda
You asked me to let you know when I receive the fun pipes and I just did (7th - 27th Jan).
Thank you.
- Yomna ElBanna
1-26-09 Stoney Creek Ontario Canada
Hi Melinda & Brad
My panflute arrived today. Actually I was not home for a few minutes on Friday and of course, that was when the panflute arrived. The postlady left a note on my door but I had to wait for Monday to pick it up. I am enjoying watching the DVD and learning the techniques so my smiley is a little sore now. I feel like I am growing dimples :) I am very happy with the quality of my instrument and look forward to the time when playing comes easily as I know it eventually will. (Learning the harp gave me sore fingers for awhile). Thanks again for the prompt shipping and I will be visiting your website often.
Ruth Ann
1-25-09 Quebec Canada
Hi, Mr.White
I received my 18 pipes panflute on january 23, and it sounds great !
Wow! Hawaï to Repentigny in 6 days.
Thanks to you and Melinda for the high quality panflute and also for the service.
It's always a pleasure to make buisness with passionate people. And we can see that in your work. I already played piano and trumpet and after 1 day I can play a whole scale with clear note. But they're a long way to get expressive play like yours.
Send you soon a post on my progress.
Aloha,
Yves Trépanier
From Quebec, Canada
1-23-09 Israel
Hi Brad,
The [starting] package arrived yesterday. It included all that you promised and was packed really good.
Immediately I started working with the book and the guidelines you sent me and I am proud to tell I managed to play the 1st song in the book after 1 hour of practice :)
As my wife plays the drums we tried playing it together and were really happy when it came nice together :)
Thank you for all your fast replies during my explorations on the pan flute!
I will keep in touch (and with questions :) ).
Thank you!
Oren
1-22-09 Sweden
Hello Brad,
this afternoon, 22 January, I got my Tenor pan-flute. I have liked pan-flutemusic since I first heard Gheorghe Zamfir play in the 1970´s but never thought of playing myself as I heard it should be so difficult... So here I am thinking of playing the pan-flute at age 50 (soon) puuhh.... Wish me luck (will probably be a lot of questions in the future)
Yours, Anita, Sweden
1-19-09 Italy
Hello Mr and Mrs White, I want to inform you that the grand tenor
pan-flute has arrived, all ok, without problems.
It's fantastic!!!
Many thanks also for your regards (CD and DVD).
Have a nice day my dear friends. Thank for all.
Maurizio - Italy.
1-18-09 California USA
A very good day to you Brad!!
I ordered your 18 pipe tenor, it was a Wednesday and I received it here in California on Friday. Fast delivery for sure, I am so glad I ordered this instrument from you. The pipe arrived in perfect condition and sounds great, looks very nice and is well made. In the few days of practicing I have noticed great improvement and sincerely enjoy playing this instrument.
For those who may read this letter, I would like to say that Brad is not only a good business man but a good person as well. It is a rare quality now days when dealing with someone over the Internet. He will talk to you until you have ran out of questions and treats you just the same even after you have purchased the instrument.
Brad, I wish you and your wife the best that life may have to offer. Its great buying something from someone that deserves my business, feeling that you got your moneys worth and actually enjoying what you bought. I will keep in touch with you once in a while and hopefully get some tips from you. Thanks again for the wonderful service and product you have provided.
Best wishes,
Hyro
1-16-09 Maylaysia
Dear Melinda,
I have received my pan flute today. It reached my post office last 14 Jan
2009, 7 days after it was mailed. As a beginner, I was so excited when I
personally took the mail from the post office and tried to play my first
tone from the pan flute in my journey back to my house. After watching
Brad's DVD, I began to understand the pan flute better. I believe with the
DVDs and books, I will be getting along with the pan flute just fine. There
was no additional cost for in getting your mail from the post office.
Thank you for your anticipation and making my dream comes true. At last, I
have owned myself a pan flute.
Send my regards to Brad.
Warm and Best regards. - Abdul
1-12-09 Luxembourg
Hello Mr. White.
I just want to let you know that the panflute arrived today at my home.
I'm looking forward to playing it on the weekend.
I thank you for answering all of my questions and helping me choose the right flute.
Also want to say that I'm very happy that everything went so easy, without any problems.
Aloha :-) Christian
1-12-09 New York USA
Hi,
I received my flute [18-pipe tenor] today, Monday..Very fast service.
Sounds great, and I can get good sound out of all pipes.
Thanks again, mike m
1-12-09 Pennsylvania USA
Aloha Brad ! I just got the Panflute from you. Thanks a lot!
It is a little easier to make half steps [sharps & flats] on yours, maybe because you sand off the edges, I did not on my previous panflute.
The Pan flute is looking great and sound is very nice and easy to re-tune.
Thanks. God bless you. Alex
1-11-09 Western Australia
Hi Brad & Melinda,
Just letting you know the Panflute, DVD & Music book arrive this afternoon at 2.00pm (WST) Monday 12th January 2009.
Everything arrive in good condition in the box you sent it in.
If I can get to sound like you, I'll be rather pleased with myself. (Something to work on)
Many thanks
David Stockbridge
1-11-09 Quebec Canada
Thank you very much my wife really appreciated the pan flute, and the dvd!!! She is now practicing daily!!! Thank you for your incredible professional service and fast shipping!!! Hope to do buisness with you again soon!!!
Papineau Evelyne and Oregel Jean-François
1-9-09 Nova Scotia Canada
The panflute has arrived, it is awesome, and my daughter is overjoyed.
thanks for everything,
Glenn
1-8-09 California USA
You rock! Thank you so much.
You have the best customer service ever. It is very much appreciated!
Dan
1-8-09 Arizona USA
Melinda,
I received My new flute [Grand Tenor] and also the book. The Flute is perfect and I'm having a great time getting acquainted with it.
Thank You'
Dan
1-7-09 Australia
hey Brad, its Shane from Australia, recently placed order with you I think on the 30th or 31st of december for 10 piece pentatonic panflute. Just letting you know it came in the mail today being the date 7th of January, 2009. Thanks Brad
1-6-09 Birkeland Norway
Hi Brad,
I am very pleased to inform you that I received the Grand Tenor flute today.
It took exactly 14 days, and that over the Holidays, to get it here, not
bad.
The flute survived the travel very well and it is a beautiful instrument,
thank you.
The first scales have already been played on it...perhaps not cleanly, but
at least there were some tones!
I look forward to start familiarizing myself with the different practicing
techniques to get a comfortable way to play this wonderful instrument. I
will likely concentrate on the middle scale at first since it seems easier
to progress with clean tones and establish good breathing and blowing
techniques in that scale.
The book looks like a very informative and complete intro to playing the
pan-flute, and the included CD is a big plus.
I am sure I will have questions on specific issues as I discover areas where
I need some assistance.
Best regards,
Helge Larsen
1-5-09 Colorado USA
Hi Melinda,
The pan flute [Grand Tenor] arrived today (Monday)- wow, that was fast shipping! I didn't expect to see it until later in the week. Impatient person that I am, I took it straight out of the box to play before looking at anything else, and was pleased at how responsive it is, even though this is my first wind instrument. It looks and feels very well made, and could make resonant, accurate pitches without much fussing on my part (yes, I had my Korg tuner on the table as I played, so I could see the notes!). After watching the DVD with me, my 6-year-old daughter wanted to try, and she, too, could make several well-pitched tones right off the bat. I think we're going to have a lot of fun with this (though the chromatics look tricky)- I'll keep you posted on my progress and let you know if I have any problems.
I have been browsing your website for a few weeks after stumbling across one of your You Tube videos. While I have long admired the beautiful sound of the pan pipes, you’ve really caught my interest and imagination to try playing myself. This past year I took up a different “dream” instrument- the Celtic harp- through a local folk/ roots music school, and encouraged by some success there, am eager to try another. I have some musical background: I am a lifelong classical music chorister currently singing with a symphony chorus and play piano OK (I’m no virtuoso), so I can read music as well as play by ear, and love creating music as much as I love listening to it. I also love the idea of giving my children (ages 3 and 6) an appreciation of hands-on, live, acoustic music, especially at home.
Thank you and Aloha,
Jayne Conrad
12-31-08 Knin Croatia
Hello Brad
Today is 31.12 and I receive pan flute, and I am very happy for that.
Everything is ok. Thanks for extra DVD.
Pan flute is a gift for my mother. She love this sound an she like to know playing that, That instrument is Christmas present for her.
Her name is Renata.
My english is so bad and I have no words to say thanks, and I am very unhappy because i don t know you, but who knows, someday?.......
To you and your family very happy moments in New Year
Aloha
Davor
12-30-08 Iowa USA
Hi,
Found your website yesterday. I have always been facinated with the sound of the pan flutes. I am a musician and want to learn. So I purchased your Fun Pipes today. Your introduction and playing them for a beginner was just awesome. I wasn't sure what to get. But since you were playing them I thought that might be best for me a beginner. I can always go up right? Anyway I didn't really want anything. I was just so inspired by your demos and website I just had to say what a GOOD JOB!!! If I have any questions etc. I will be sure to e-mail you. Thanks for the inspiration.
P.J.
12-29-08 Kent UK
Hi Brad!! I have just received my Panflute. (wow!! That was quick) [less than a week]
I can't wait to learn to play it, but I am sure it is not as easy as you make it look, but I will enjoy it. The instrument is lovely, thank you, speak to you again.
Regards / Happy New Year, Brian
12-29-08 New Orleans USA
Dear, Melinda and Brad,
The pan-flute arrived here safely last Tuesday, it really is beautiful! Practicing since Thursday I can find a tone in each pipe, although Amelle's expression is more of curiosity when I play as opposed to pleasure when she hears Brad play on the computer.
We hope you are having a nice Holiday Season, I attached some photos we took for our Christmas card. Thank you for your previous reply and for your interest in us.
Thank you for all your personal touches and kindness, it really makes this even more of a wonderful experience!
Happy Holidays!
Amelle, Katherine, and Mark
12-28-08 Colorado USA
Aloha Brad & Melinda...
Happy New Year! I received my new panpipes! Thank You! When I opened the box, I was very pleasantly surprised at the fine quality and beauty of your instruments! It feels "SOLID" in my hand, unlike others I have seen and held.
The pride that The Pan-Flute Shop takes in their craftsmanship is greatly appreciated, hence, making any future flute purchases from you, a certainty.
Thanks again for your courtesy, timely service, and of course, your fine panflutes!
S. Costa
Western Slope-Colorado
12-27-08 Las Vegas Nevada USA
Hello Brad,
The Flutes came today in the mail, thank you! They are very nice in sound and appearance.
Again, thank you for your help!
Laraine Kaizer
[Bachelors Degree in Music, Violin Studies, from Bradley University; a Masters Degree from Indiana University, where she studied with Mauricio Fuks; and completed a Doctorate at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music]
12-26-08 Virginia USA
Hello, Brad
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. We all did here.
My son, Joshua, was THRILLED (and a bit stunned) when he opened the panflute! Within a few minutes, he had figured out The First Noel, and then Amazing Grace. It is a beautifully crafted instrument, with a wonderfully soothing sound!
My question is this: We saw a video clip with you playing a piece from Lord of the Rings. Where could we find that sheet music? That is Joshua’s all-time favorite movie series, and he is itching to be able to play some of the music. Any direction you could give would be appreciated. Thanks!
Cristy
---------- Hi Cristy, have him take a look at the "Free Sheet Music" section of my shop. Its there with about 50 other pieces :) Aloha .. Brad
12-24-08 Michigan USA
Thank You!!
Just wanted to let you know that I have received both pan flutes. [18 & 22 pipe Tenors]
Both looking and sounding great. - Mario
I don't want to brag but I am an experienced player.
I've been playing the pan flute for about 17 years.
I've been looking for a real good instrument.
12-23-08 Saskatchewan Canada
Dearest Brad and Melinda,
Just wanted to let you know that the two pan-flutes we ordered arrived to
our door on SUNDAY, Dec.21 when it was minus 50 degrees with the windchill.
That means it was really only minus 36 degrees but with the wind it felt
like minus 50. Hence your exposed skin would freeze in minutes. So a little
insight into how far your pan-flutes travelled under extreme conditions!
As soon as the box arrived I took it over to my parent's home as they had
the grandchildren there for their Christmas party and my parents wanted to
give my daughter and my nephew a pan-flute for Christmas. (They are long
time Zamfir fans). The children opened up the box and imagine everyone's
delight to find that you had wrapped each item with Christmas paper and
added a candy cane! The Christmas card was an extra fun bonus as my children
listen to an old Christmas song on a variety cd called "Melle Kelekanuka".
My parents and entire family were thrilled which, just to add further to a
very long message, meant so much as my father is very ill and my mom just
got out of the hospital with heart surgery. I have told so many people about
the amazing service you provided when we ordered and now I have more to add
to that with the personal touch you added to our package. (The candy canes
didn't even break!)
Brad and Melinda - words cannot express our gratitude for your very personal
and excellent service. We pray that you have a beautiful Christmas and
always know that your work is appreciated and certainly made a difference to
this Canadian family.
Elaine
12-23-08 Utah
Hi Brad and Melinda,
I thought you might like to see a picture of your Pan Flute in use. We had such an amazing time and the kids worked so hard to make this show a success! Our Peter Pan (Cheryl Davis) learned a beautiful lullaby on the Pan Flute and I incorporated it into the show! Thanks for making such a wonderful instrument. It meant so much to our Peter Pan, that I let her keep it after the show closed. It will be a treasured keepsake for her. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Mark Daniels
Theatre Department
Weber High School
12-23-08 Estonia
Hei Melinda and Brad !
The flute arrived yesterday with no troubles. First of all - thank You for
the IZ music :-) That was a great surprise. I really love IZ's Music, but
unfortunately no-one knows him here in Estonia. (weel - actually some
people know now...).
Couple of things about the panflute.
I really do love it. Amazing - how can you keep the price so low ?
I compared it to my other panflutes and here's what I think.
I have the "Black-Beauty" panflute from Svart Ovidiu (O&M panflutes). It
looks very nice, I really like the dark colour. It's not a cheap
flute, it has also 22 tubes, but it goes three tones lower (starts with
G).
I really do like the sound of Black-Beauty.
Comapring these two together - Your flute looks smaller and is more
comfortable for me to hold. The sound of Your flute is a lot stronger and
brighter.
Even in the very low notes it does not lose the "colour" of the sound and
the overall sound balance between high and low notes is much better.
Tubes of Your flute are not so wide like tubes of "Black Beauty" but the
walls of tubes are thicker. It makes Your flute smaller and (most
important) easyer to play !
Really - I can't get clear and shiny note in the low end of "Black
Beauty". The low notes sort of "fade away" and it needs a lot of air...
No such problem with Your flute !
The overall response of Your flute is also much better than the response
"Black Beauty".
I 'm really surprised.
All in all I think that Your flute is much better in very meny points
compared to "Black Beauty", but the price is less than a half of the "BB"!
Compared to my Preda (22 tube tenor, starting with G - 5 notes higher than
Your flute) - the sound of Your flute is brighter, but not so sharp. Preda
does not have that "sparkle" or "whisper" and sound more like whistle or
flute. Higher notes of preda are stronger and maybe the response is
better, but it's very easy to overblow the higher part preda and the
sound is a little too sharp sometimes. No such problem with you flute. I
guess I can give a better forte with preda in higher parts, but You flute
has more balanced sound and it's very easy to play. The tubes of
preda are smaller so it gives more dynamics, but you must have very good
training and control of your lips..
Tommy
[Tommy is a well known full time professional muscian in Estonia]
12-20-08 Minnesota USA
Melinda and Brad,
Thank you so much for your kind and wonderful customer service. My mother is so excited to be getting this! I'm sure she will be in touch.
Mele Kalikimaka!
Shannon
12-19-08 New Orleans USA
Hello, my name is Marc, Amelle's dad for who you mailed the $100 pan-flute student package. Thank you for the two e-mails; yes the address is correct. Amelle is 4 and half months old, and recently I became, to my great joy, a stay at home father while my wife went back to work after her maternity leave. Amelle is our first child, and since she was born (even before!) we have been singing to her which she responds to enthusiastically. I soon discovered she enjoyed all sorts of sounds, so this Christmas I purchased a small collection of instruments, mostly inexpensive, like a recorder, kazoo, slide whistle, a melodihorn, some bird calls and a jaw harp-the jaw harp took me quite awhile to catch on to,and she loves it!-some of these I've been practicing already and all of which I am committed to learning for my own self-improvement and for her learning skills and entertainment! It is a lot of fun! Last week I was looking at your pan-flute web-site and one of Brads musical selections was playing as I was walking through the room with her, she began craning and bobbing her head as if to see where the sounds were coming from, then awhile later she was in her chair as the music continued playing and she was smiling and laughing, I knew this was an instrument I should learn as well.
thank you again, we're looking forward to receiving it
Fondly, amelle and marc
12-17-08 California USA
Hi Brad. How are you? I am the person that lives in California from Hawaii. My name is Donald and I bought a 22 pipe left hand tenor from you. I just love this instrument and play it every day. The 22 pipe is so nice because it has such a wide range of notes that accommodates almost any tune I play.
I have finally got to the point of mastering the tune that turned me onto the pan flute to begin with. It's the 'Lonely Shephard.' Also have been expanding my versatility with other tunes.
Thanks Brad for inspiring me, and to make it possible for me to learn this instrument.
Don
12-17-08 Italy
Good morning Mrs. and Mr. White,
Thank you very much for the informations and the presents that you wanted to
include to the Grand Tenor pan-flute. I will inform you as soon as the package
will come in Italy. No matter the time it takes to get there but will be more appreciated for your thoughts and your kindness.
I take this opportunity to wish both Merry Christmas and a better new year.
Take care my dear friends, Aloha and Ciao...
Maurizio
12-16-08 Maine USA
[Catherine's father always wanted a panflute. He is very ill and she hope this will help inspire him to get well and play. ]
Hi Brad,
I received my father's flute yesterday as well as the other gifts. Thank
you so very much. This is really going to lift his spirits up. Today he
was able to talk so it was great to hear his voice~! He has been off the
breathing machine for 2 days now! That truly has been a wonderful Christmas
present on its own! He is still in the intensive care unit, but making
small improvements everyday. I think he will have the strength to open the
presents on his own on Christmas. It probably will be awhile before he can
actually play the panflute, but his respiratory reserves are getting better
and better everyday. He still has the tracheostomy in, but it is temporary
and when he see's the flute I know he will progress faster wanting to play
it!!! I will keep you informed and thanks so much for your thoughts and
prayers. We are getting a Christmas miracle this year!!!
A blessed holiday season to you and yours,
Catherine
12-13-08 Manitoba Canada
Hi,
Yesterday, I have received the 22-piped Grand Tenor Panflute and I am very pleased with it. Thanks so much for all your help and support.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year,
wishes
Marcel from Canada
12-11-08 Ohio USA
Hi Brad,
I received the pan flute I ordered yesterday, and I just wanted to thank you again for all your help. It came beautifully wrapped and with a delightful card, which I didn't expect. I also didn't expect the kind note on the box of the pan flute (I did open it to make sure nothing had broken during shipping).
Thank you so much for all your help. Nick will be so excited when he sees his new instrument.
All the best,
Susan
P.S. The grocery store flying you used as packing material was interesting! I've never been to Hawaii, and I loved seeing the different variety of things for sale and how things were just a touch more expensive. Oh well. You guys get sun and sand, and us Clevelanders get snow and slush:)
12-10-08 Alberta Canada
Melinda
I have just received the new 15 pipe panflute and book today. I am very pleased with it. The high quality is what I have come to enjoy from your flutes. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas to you, Brad and your family.
Thanks
Vic
12-9-08 Tennessee USA
Hi Brad,
I just wanted to thank you and Melinda for your prompt service AND the beautiful presentation. I didn\'t expect it to come wrapped! My wife knew what was inside, so she dove into the packages right away - an early Christmas around our house. Your DVD is very helpful. The craftsmanship on the flute is great! The sound couldn\'t be more perfect or exotic. I\'m a guitar picker, and can\'t wait to accompany her and her new pan flute. Thanks so much, and mele kalikimaka!
Mahalo nui loa
Ron and Yvonne
PS - we also own all of your CDs. Good - no great, listening!
12-8-08 Las Vegas USA
Hello Brad,
I received the flutes today. Thank you so much!! I am really looking forward to getting to know them and working with them! I really appreciate all the help you've given me. I will definitely be in touch if I have any questions!
Thanks!
Megan
Megan Lanz
Secretary - Las Vegas Flute Club
[ Megan Lanz (B.M. University of North Texas, M.M. University of Nevada Las Vegas) is a doctoral student in flute performance at UNLV where she is currently a Primary Instructor for Music Appreciation classes. She has had the opportunity to play with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Nevada Conservatory Theatre (Fiddler on the Roof), as well as great artists such as Linda Eder, Bebe Neuwirth, Dr. Peter Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach), Hillary Hahn, and a Broadway cast from Jekyll & Hyde.]
12-6-08 Delaware USA
Brad, Thank you very much for getting the flute to me in a speedy fashion. Thank you as well for having it nicely wrapped and ready to go. Although I would have liked to have played it myself before handing it over to Mom (just kidding). I'm sure she will have many years of enjoyment and inspiration from this. I couldn't have found a better person to get this from than the crafter himself. Happy Holidays! Aloha, Bill
12-4-08 UK
Hi Brad,
Just wanted to let you know that I received my panflute today and I am
thrilled with it. I brought it for a gift for my partner for Christmas but
couldn't resist having a little go before wrapping it... Sounds excellent &
surprisingly easy to play... I think he will be really pleased!
I also wanted to personally thank you for offering an excellent service
(something that we rarely experience here in the UK). I am extremely
impressed with your personal response, your products and the packaging and
delivery. You can be absolutely certain that if I want to purchase any
further panflutes or related products, I will definitely come back to you.
I will keep you posted with my partner's progress.
Thank you
Kindest Regards
Aloha
Tracy
12-3-08 Los Angeles USA
brad,
day one my arm hurt , my lip hurt , my throat hurt all because of that pan flute you sent me. honestly the best thing i ever bought online or otherwise.
i practice anywhere from 30 minutes to hours on and off. yea i know dont over do it.but i have a secret mission even my new wife doesnt know about.
one day hope fully by this next summer i plan on taking her to Kauai and before going there i hope to buy you dinner and play a song or two with ya.
well thats a goal anyway. i try hard but not as good as i want to be i improve everyday and listen to your music everyday before and during my practice.
you make it look so easy. and also play with a passion i try to duplicate.its barely been a month i think i will keep you informed of my progress. on day i will give you a ring so you can hear me and give me some pointers.
the sounds you get i can not get yet but i will. one thing i do have is patience and determination. i shall persevere in my endeavor
i hope your lungs and lips are insured ...
talk to you soon...
oh i left a comment on one of your sites ...metacafe i think...
brad white and the pan flute
attention all those thinking about ordering a pan flute from brad white.
1. before he even put it in the mail he called me.
2. when it was put in the mail he or his wife or both i think e- mailed me.
3. it got to me in 3 days
4. it was one of the nicest pan flutes i have ever seen.
5. he wrote a personnel best wishes on the box.
6. it sounded beautiful and still does even tho i am a rookie.
it says start 15 minutes a day .hahahaha good luck with that. i cant put it down.
so stop thinking order it from brad. i looked at many other ones. with out a doubt best bang for your buck. i just wish i could play as good as him.one day i will..... 15 minutes to start........hahahaha more like careful it will consume every moment. thanks brad
Don
12-1-08 Texas
Melinda/Brad-
Just wanted to let you know I recieved the Grand Tenor today - amazing how fast it got here!!! Thank you so much - I opened it to check it - it's beautiful! I can't wait to hear my son learn to play it!
Thanks again for your prompt service! I'm sure we'll have questions after Christmas! Until then -
Happy Holidays!
Laurie
11-29-08 Virginia USA
Hello Melinda and Brad,
I picked up the flute [Grand Tenor] yesterday and went straight to it with the Puscoiu book. It took me quite a while to get a clean tone out of the instrument, but I finally got there when I gathered what Puscoiu was talking about with the tongue. My wife Brandi on the other hand appears to be a natural and got good tones out of the flute with her first attempt (straight out of the box with no instruction)! I couched her through a reading of one of the melodies from the Puscoiu text and now I think that she may want to take up the instrument as well.
I took up the instrument in practice again this morning and watched your DVD Brad. It helped to reinforce the embouchure but most important for me was your explanation of appropriate breathing in which you made use of your hands. This was quite good. I often heard "breath from the diaphragm" during my days in chorus, but to be told that doesn't really get it. I finally figured out what this meant some time ago, but I was missing a piece that I think you and Puscoiu put into perspective. That is the resistance needed to sustain. If I understand you guys right, and I think I do, this is going to help a lot.
Well, thanks for the pipes! They sound great when I can manage to pull myself into line or when my wife takes her hand to the task! I look forward to improving and making some music.
Regards,
Greg
11-25-08 Russia
Hi Melinda!
Today I has received a parcel.
PanFlute very beautiful (I do not know how to transfer completely impressions in English :-) I'm watching now Brad's DVD, all explain well and clearly. He is the good teacher :-)
Thanks to You and Brad !Thanks!! :)
Yours faithfully, Maria.
11-20-08 Victoria Australia
Hi Brad,
The Grand Tenor arrived safe and sound this morning my time [ 5 days].
Not bad service at all! Thanks for everything.
The only drawback is just how much technique I seemed to have lost in the past few months and years, but I'll get it back.
I'm going to sit down with a nice cup of tea and watch every second of your DVD
(I've already read the instructions).
My next few days are going to be a steep re-learning curve.
Here we go....!
Thanks again for the excellent web site and service.
Cheers
Dave
Newtown
VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA
ps... In answer to your question about what music I play, it is mainly Celtic music. I'm known mainly for my voice but I also play eight instruments and the kind of instrumentals I play lend themselves beautfully to the pan flute
11-19-08 Alberta Canada
Hello , My name is Ben Khorshidnam, living in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada,
fell in love with the sound of Panflute the moment I heard it in a local
trade show by a group of south American musicians. A little research online
lead me to Brad White,,,, After talking to Brad couple of times on the phone
before I do any purchase, I sensed his integrity and honesty and also his
passion about playing Panflute was evident.
So After a lot of research and figuring out how expensive a good quality
panflute can be, I went back to Brad`s website and purchased his starting
pack,,,.
Brad,, Thanks a lot for your honesty, first class service, and quality
panflute.
You make me feel that you are always there waiting for my call or email, it
is unbelievable. When I got my panflute (15 pipe),, the first thing I did,
grabbed it and blew in it,, right out of the box,,, Bingo,, the sounds are
coming out with the least effort,, compare to a Synthetic pipes I had
before, which by the way it was most discouraging instrument,,,,, man what a
difference.
I STRONGLY suggest any beginner to not shop anywhere else,, since Brad`s
products are UN_BEATABLE in price and quality.
The Instruction book and DVDs are a real help too.
Aloha Brad.
Greetings from Canada....
Cant wait till I grow out of this panflute and get your Grand Tenor.
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Cheers,
Ben.
11-18-08 Redondo Beach USA
Thanks so much!
Nick’s Panflute arrived today (with the Book and DVD).
They were holiday gift wrapped so beautifully! Thanks!
-deb ivons
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That's great Deb, Melinda loves to gift wrap them :) - brad
11-18-08 New York USA
Fantastic !
I received everything today, and just couldnt stop playing...
the lonely shepherd is a little hard for the moment but i can almost play "may it be" entierly yet. I just have a big problem with sharps. But im working on it.
What a nice instrument. Thank you again for making me discovere it.
Alex
11-17-08 Alberta Canada
Aloha Brad,
I got my Panflute this morning and let me tell you something., I could never
believe what a high quality panflute I am buying,, I THANK YOU VERY VERY
MUCH for your first class service, high quality instrument, and your
supports. I LOVE my panflute,, and YES I do enjoy it as much as you do.
I appreciate your honesty and friendly support.
I`ll be in touch when questions arise.
All the best to you and yours.
Ben
11-17-08 Louisiana USA
Hi Brad
I got the pan flute in yesterday. I have learned how to blow across the pipes, how much I don't know, and how much time I will be spending learning to know what I don't know.
I am excited!!!!! I am excited to learn all about the pan flute and how it will respond to the way I play it.
Thanks Brad, I'll keep intouch.
Joe
11-16-08 Yorkshire UK
Hello there, Brad and Melinda.
I thought I'd send you a quick email to let you know how I'm doing with my panflute. Because I'm already experienced with flutes, I picked up the panflute very quickly. I can get a really nice sound out of it.
And, I've discovered that the best way to play the panflute is to play it from your heart and your soul.
Take care.
Abby
11-14-08 Prince George Canada
I just received my panflute today and it looks fantastic.I can't wait to get started and if I have any problems you can be sure you will hear from me.It only took 8 days to get here,well packed and in great condition.Thank you for such prompt service.
Thank you again
Barry
11-13-08 New Jersey USA
I got the flutes [Grand Tenor & Pocket Pipes] and I must say they are beautifully crafted
Thanks again...
Kace
11-11-08 Australia
Melinda....
Many Thanks, Dear,
Pan Flute and CDs have arrived safely.
Thanking You Both for Your wonderful courtesy and 'hospitality'..... I believe I have been a guest.... and with the best business conduct with friendliness.
Warmest Wishes. Janet.
11-9-08 Ontario Canada
Dear Brad/Melinda,
The pan flute arrived safely yesterday and I did not have to pay any customs charges. The instrument is beautiful and your instruction manual and DVD are an added bonus. Thanks a lot!!!
Regards,
Durgesh.
11-8-08 Singapore
Hi,
I have received my panflute on 8 Nov 08. It took last than a week to arrive in Singapore.
Thanks so much for the prompt service. I have been practising with it. Will keep you updated.
Cheers,
eileen
11-6-08 Alberta Canada
Hello Melinda and Brad,
Let me tell you folks couple of things:
Even if the panflute comes broken into pieces,,, you have left a HUGE impression on my mind already. I cant believe your Honest, fast and supportive service. I`m really really impressed,, you make it like I feel i`m only a block away from you.
I love your service.,,, Cheers, Ben
11-6-08 Athen Greece
Hi Melinda,
I contact you to inform you and Brad, that my panflute just arrived. I am so very happy :). Thank you very much :D. Aloha! Alex
11-5-08 BC Canada
Hi Brad
Just received the flute today and I am very pleased with the craftsmanship.
You do a great job. I am starting to practice as soon as I am done this
email. All the best.
Stef
11-4-08 New York USA
Thanks for the shipping status on my Panflute. My compliments to you and Brad. I've never seen such personalized service in my life! I look forward to receiving the package. Thanks again! Bob
11-3-08 Florida USA
Hi Brad,
Just wanted to let you how much I like the Grand Tenor. I haven't put it down since it arrived. I don't know anything about woodworking or intrument making but it's obvious that it is well made and amazing to look at. I'm already getting a good strong sound and playing the C scale two octaves.
Thanks, Eric
11-1-08 New York USA
Hi Melinda.....
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that my panflute arrived yesterday and it's beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful service and product. I couldn't be happier......Terri
10-31-08 Utah USA
We couldn't be happier with the pan flute! I will have to send you a picture of our little Peter Pan. She watched the DVD and is playing the most beautiful and melodic lullaby! Thanks again!
Mark D
Theatre Department
W High School
[I am directing a production of PETER PAN at our high school. Our production opens in less than a month and I would love to have our actress playing PETER PAN actually use it in the show to play a lullaby to the lost boys! ]
10-30-08 Florida USA
Hi Brad,
Just a line to let you know that my Pan flute arrived safe and sound today. From Honolulu to Westville in 3 days! Not bad at all. All I can say is "Wow". I couldn't be more satisfied with the Pipes [Grand Tenor] and I can't wait to get started. Also, thanks for the DVD.
Eric (I\'m a Tinwhistle and Fife player)
10-24-08 Spain
Hello!!!
I have just received the pan flute [Grand Tenor] that I bought from you and I am really amazed! I didnt expect it to sound so good. Even my father, who didn't like the sound of my old panflute, said that he hears the difference very much.
The flute that I had until now was an Andean one that I modified. I changed the position of the tubes because I couldn't see the idea of having a narrow panflute with two lines of tubes. So I dismounted it and made it a one line stright flute. Well, the sound of the cheap bamboo loses it all.
My name is Vital Mezery and I am a drummer, also I play piano and pan flute, and I produce my own music. In the next few months, I will put to selling on the internet the first album of my musical project which is called "Make me see".
Thank you very much!
Vital.
10-23-08 Halifax Canada
Hi Melinda:
The pan flute arrived safely this morning and at no additional cost. Many thanks.
The instrument is beautifully made.
You are two very talented people.
Best regards and Aloha,
Colette
10-22-08 Uruguay
Dear Melinda and Brad:
I ve just received the package with my new and beautiful panflute,
the manual, the CD and one DVD. All in very good conditions.
I m very happy and I want to begin as soon as possible.
Aloha! - Jose
10-21-08 UK
(This is what he said before buying)
I have bought and tried many pan flutes in the past but not happy with them I hope that if I purchase yours I will be satisfied, I know I will if your demos are true.]
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Dear Melinda. Received the Pan flute today (Tues 21st) and delighted with the product and well packaged, may have a few questions to ask Brad but have every confidence in the product after a brief encounter.
Thanks very much and best regards.Roy
10-20-08 Italy
Hi Brad and Melinda,
The Panflute has arrived!
Wonderful instrument, I should write a lot about it, but I can't!
I must do my homework, exercises and exercises and exercises, so
I have no time to tell you about your musical jewel...
Now, I'm going to blow...
Thanks again.
Aloha,
Maurizio
10-19-08 Japan
Hello Melinda, hello Brad,
Just a brief note to thank you and let you know that
the pan flute arrived today (Sunday). (The Japanese
postal service never ceases to surprise) [it took 4 days].
The panflute looks and feels great. I'll update you
on my progress,
Thanks again,
Regards,
Julian
10-18-08 Alabama USA
Hello from Alabama......Received the Fun Pipes!! Quick service and great packaging!!! No music experience and already making some nice sounds. So.....thanks. Your DVD instructional guide is great and encouraging. Will pass on the great find. And also, just a note to say what a blessing to hear you Brad play "My Tribute". I somehow know that is your song!! I had tears rolling down my cheeks. I don't know of your personal beliefs , but trust me when I say that the ultimate Creator was please to hear you play that song. Thanks to you and yours(Melinda). All in the progress of musical pipes. Continue on the nice work you guys do. The postal service is excellent. ( My husband will be pleased. He is a postal worker in Montgomery, Al.) God best blessings for a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Shalom.....Teresa
10-10-08 Italy
Grazie Brad, Grazie Melinda
Today I received the pan-flute. Thank you both for your professionalism and seriousness. The pan-flute that I have received is very good and easy to play. I'm not a musician, it is a hobbie, and I do not even know the notes, but I can sing with this instrument! Thanks Brad, Thanks Melinda and we will email when I need something.
Aloha Cordunianu
10-8-08 Oklahoma USA
Brad,
I received my panflute two days ago and all I have to say is WOW! The craftmanship is amazing and so is the sound. Thank you so much! I'm sure I will be placing orders in the future for family members, they are already in love with the sound. Thanks again!
Justin [I'm an accomplished flutist, native american flutist and guitar player. I majored in vocal music education from the University of Oklahoma and I love to sing.]
10-7-08 Singapore
Dear Mr White,
This is to inform you that the left-hand-low-notes Grand Tenor and Alto Pan-flutes you mailed me have arrived, in excellent condition. Thank you once again for your kind assistance. They are very well crafted and are a real pleasure to play.
Blessings,
Robert C
Singapore
10-4-08 UK
From Kerry A (ALto - UK)
My panflute arrived today in great condition for such a long journey. thankyou love it!
10-4-08 Minnesota USA
Brad,
We received the package (Grand Tenor) today. Everything is in great condition.
Let the practicing begin.
Mahalo.
Brad Wright [I am new to pan flute but am accompished on the recorder (and formerly on trumpet). I would like to play some of that repertoire on pan flute so I would need 3 octaves. After 34 recorders, I have learned to start with a good model so I won\'t need to upgrade in 6 months.]
10-2-08 UK
Message: To Brad and Melinda.
Today, on the 2nd October, I received my Grand Tenor Pan Flute. I can't tell you how pleased I am. Both me and my Dad (Lynden) would like to thank you so, SO much. I was so excited when I came home from school. I opened up the package, and blew a few notes out of the flute straight away. The quality and tone of my new panflute is BEAUTIFUL. I really can't thank you enough. Maybe I'll get to play in my school concerts if I get good enough!
Again, thank you so much.
From Abby and Lynden
10-1-08 UK
Hi there Brad, great news. My Grand Tenor Panflute arrived today 1st October 2008 in the UK. It is absolutely fabulous. I just hope that one day I can play this panflute as brilliantly as you do. I can't thank you enough for your excellent service. Best wishes to you and Melinda from Linda.
9-29-08 Arizona USA
Hi Brad. I love my new pan flute. The tone is every bit as good as I expected. I have a question. Could you coach me a little on how to find the right hole at the right time? For example moving from a C to a G and finding the G easier. Not
being able to see the holes while playing makes it difficult. Thanks.
Mark
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Hi Mark,
It's really about learning/feeling the spacial distance between notes.. or intervals. Practice doing scales in 3rds, 4ths and 5ths. Sometimes a quicker motion is more accurate than hesitating and "thinking" too much.
It is one of the challenges of the panflute... but you will amazed at how much progress you will make if you practice intervals. Divide your time between just playing pieces.. and doing technical exercises. That combination is the key to getting really good.
Keep up the good work.. Pan On .. brad
9-29-08 New York USA
Ho Brad:
Terry, here I receive the alto pan flute and the CD's, and I am very pleased. I am enjoying listening to the CD's.
What make it so nice is that I am able to play along with some of the music. The harmony on the woodwinds is beautiful. And the piano "Wow". They are all great but I just love the "Winter's Journey" CD, it is out of this world. "Feliz Navidad" is another Wow!
Thank you so much and you and yours have a happy holiday.
"KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
ATerry
9-27-08 Illinois USA
Brad,
Thank you for your help getting started with the lessons for playing the pan flute. Playing the DVD on a DVD player has really helped!!! :)
I am already enjoying this instrument! I finally got the knack on how to blow and get sound. Now we will be practicing, practicing, practicing!
Thank you also for the CDs of your music. They are beautiful. Also, I think they will help me learn technique by listening to the instrument being played in various ways throughout the songs.
I am glad that I found your website and got such great service! I can't wait to be able to play the pan flute with other instruments in our church group.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Janice
9-26-08 Missouri USA
Okay, 'thank you' does not begin to cover it all. I am SO pleased with my flute. I pulled it out of its box and put it to my lips and out came the sweetest note I've ever heard in my life. I can't wait until I'm good enough to play in public!
The bottom octave is relatively easy, but I'm finding the top notes are a little harder. My son told me that now that I have my flute, I can learn to play 'Jingle Bells' on it for him. I play the piano so I know the notes and it wasn't hard to find them, but I never thought it would sound the way it does on the flute.
Again, thank you so much. I have a goal to learn to play every musical instrument ever invented before I die, and while I don't hold out much hope that this is realistically possible, you have brought me one step closer :)
Tami
9-25-08 North Carolina USA
Brad; My pan-flute came in today, my! What speed for usps! Its in perfect condition. I pulled it out of the box and played three hymns, before I laid it down. Of course, The sounds weren't correct, yet, But I will learn, and am excited about it all!
Thanks! Jack (73 years young)
9-18-08 Nevada USA
Hi Brad and Melinda:
I was so very impressed with the way you handled the delivery of my husband\'s flute and kept it mum without sending e-mails to the house or calling. It was so much appreciated.
Unfortunately I am not so timely as you were with sending my husbands surprise birthday gift in the mail. To get it 4 days from the time I called was unheard of.
It was so much appreciated though and he just loves it.
He has been playing it daily for 1-2 hours. I think he will wind up being a good pan flute flutist. He loves it. He loves the flute and pretty much has given up guitar for now.
You both were so wonderfully patient about the shipping address and everything came out fine in the shipping of the beautiful pan flute. We ordered the Grand Tenor. It has a very good sound quality and that is very important to my husband Terry.
God Bless you two and thank you for blessing us.
Love, Terry and Janny Lang :)
9-16-08 Canada
Aloha Melinda and Brad!
I just want to tell you that my GrandTenor panflute has arrived today! It took about 2 weeks to get here, as expected. Everything is fine and in order. As soon as I took it out of the box, I played a little bit. It sounds great!! It's always exciting to get a new instrument.
So, a big thank you for this!
I'll keep you in touch of my progress and if there's anything, I'll let you know!
Once again, thank you very much!
JP
9-10-08 Colorado USA
Dear Sir,
The pan Flute arrived expediciously and in great condition.
I have already spent two... half-hour sessions with it and have noticed a significant improvrment. (My dog even stopped running away)
Thank you for a fine instrument. And should I become somewhat proficient with this one, I already look forward to ordering another,
I hope that you and your wife had fun on your vacation in New York City,
May God Bless you and your family.
Respectfully.
Pete G, Firefighter/EMS
Black Forest Colorado.
9-8-08 Pago Pago Samoa
Dear Melinda,
The pipes arrived. They are really super. I've been looking at the construction. You must have a really nice machine for that...or is it a lathe?
I'm making slow but steady progress, though I work a lot. So, I haven't watched the DVD yet but have been "saving" it as a treat when I get some time to devote. Brad's gifted and I know you are proud. I sure hope you are musical, too, or else I bet he drives you bonkers with all the whimsical noises.
I'm down here in Pago Pago, so the box arrived fairly quickly. I play with musicians down here regularly (strings and harmonica) and I look forward to introducing people to Brad's instrument. I'll be sure to point them to your website when they ask where it came from. The Pacific Arts Festival was in July and the Solomon Islands guys were blowing panpipes.... everyone was enamored.
Take care and mahalo,
S. Joey Cummings
9-4-08 USA
Subject: Commendations on Your Pan Flutes
Dear Brad,
Just the other evening, Miguel S... called me up and said that he had bought one of your Grand Tenor pan flutes. He was one of my Andean buddies when I played with Friends of the Andes in San Francisco, and he's one of the best Andean flutists in the business. Check out his videos on YouTube.
Anyway, he said that he was pleasantly surprised at how well your Grand Tenor pan flute played, especially considering that it's modestly priced and the fact that it wasn't made of bamboo, but rather of wood - maple. He had expressed doubts to me before he ordered the pan flute.
By the way - what do you use to stop the bottoms of the pipes?
Sincerely,
David O [david is a very accomplished player]
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Thank you David, we are very proud of the quality and the prices we try to keep them at. We use rubber stoppers in each pipe. They are durable and easy to tune with. - Brad
8-28-08 Canada
Hi Melinda:
I want to thank you for your kind interest in my music needs and the regular e-mail updates. It has been a pleasure to do business with you. And, I look foreward to doing so again. If you are going on holiday, have a great vacation.
As Aways
Robert
8-26-08 UK
Hi Brad and Melinda, my Pan Flute arrived today 26th August 2008. I can't thank you enough. Excellent service. It only took 1 week to arrive here in the UK. I am so thrilled with this amazing instrument. It is truly a work of art. I put your DVD on and listened very carefully to your every word, then kept hitting the pause button and trying what you said to do. First I was getting very windy notes (not like your beautiful tones) then after 5 minutes of huffing and puffing this beautiful sound came from one of the pipes. I had got it in the right position. Well now there is no turning back. I am so in love with this Pan Flute. At the moment I'm a bit dizzy like you said I would be. I am sure that I am going to drive my family crazy whilst I practice. I just can't leave it alone. Every time I pick it up I improve and I'm only on my first day. Even getting the sharps and flats. I must also mention that I have never played a musical intrument in my life yet I seem to have taken to that Pan Flute like a duck to water. I would have never have got the technique of playing this had it not have been for your excellent instructions on your DVD. So thank you thank you thank you for your brilliant service and outstanding Pan Flutes. I will send you an update on my progress in a few months.
Sending much love to both of you from Linda in the UK.
PS. I am so happy
8-25-08 San Francisco CA USA
Muchas Gracias.
Thanks so much, I have received the Grand Tenor panflute, it is beautiful and I will start playing it soon.
Best regards to you and Brad.
Blessings to you,
Miguel [Miguel is a professional flutist (panpipes and quenas)]
8-25-08 Massachusetts USA
Dear Brad,Received my GT flute today in fine condition..Needless to say I\'m very pleased..Plays easily and beautifully..Looking forward to improvement in my playing ability so that I will enjoy the full potential of this fine instrument..Thank You..P.S The service was terrific.. Ronn [plays NAF flutes]
8-22-08 Japan
Otsuki from Japan
Yesterday, I got the Grand Tenor with no problem.
Thank you,Brad and Melinda, again and again!!!.
Aloha!
8-21-08 Mexico
BRAD: I WANT GIVE YOU THANKS, I GLAD MY PAN FLUTE , I VERY GLAD , A LIKE THE STYLE , THE SIZE , THE SOUND, THE QUALITY, I M VERY GLAD. THANKS.
THANKS FOR DVD LESSONS, I STUDY, WHEN I LEARN MY F1RST SONG I SEND YOU THE VIDEO.
I AM CONTACT WITH YOU
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH I AM MEXICAN
&nb
