Upcoming events:
WEDNESDAY Songs Pt. 6: Mood & Emotions – Four WEDNESDAY evenings beginning May 7, 2025 (this is for those who’ve completed parts 1 – 5)
Four Wednesday evenings, May 7 – June 4, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm CT (no session on May 28)
Online through Zoom.
Limited to 12 persons.
Develop our musical ideas into songs. Make your improvisations more melodic. Make your songs sound more free and fresh. Add feeling to music through melodic movement – landing points and direction. Touch upon basic harmony and harmonic playing on a melodic instrument.
This class is open to those who have completed parts 1 – 5 with Cornell. The main focus will be with Native flute but other world flutes are welcome.
Transverse Flute group class ONLINE – Three monthly Thursday afternoon sessions – May thru Jul 2025
Bansuri, Irish flute, bamboo flute, etc.
Our group meets one Thursday afternoon each month ONLINE, 3:00-4:00pm US Central Time
Our next series of three sessions:
May 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
July 3, 2025
This class meets online once a month through Zoom. Conducted in a seminar-style, Cornell will give tips and techniques to develop your transverse flute playing in a supportive group environment. The class and material are geared towards those who play another instrument are adding transverse flute to their skill set. Material is clear and easy to follow.
This class is on-going and is scheduled in sets of three sessions. Sign up now for our next series of sessions.
Bring your bansuri, bamboo flute, Irish flute, etc. Bring your questions.
CSLDallas Special Event – Summer Soundscapes: Reset, Refresh and Renew featuring Cornell Kinderknecht and Martin McCall
Friday, June 6, 2025 – 8:00 – 9:30pm
CSLDallas
Step into the season with an inspiring evening of live instrumental music designed to both relax and uplift. Through rich soundscapes of world flutes, woodwinds, drums, and percussion, you’ll be guided through a flowing experience that moves from stillness to joyful energy and back again.
As the summer evening unfolds, allow the sound frequencies to ground you, awaken your spirit, and connect you to the rhythm of the season. Whether you’re looking to unwind, recharge, or simply be present, this experience offers a space to reset, refresh, and renew.
Cornell Kinderknecht: world flutes and woodwinds
Martin McCall: drums & percussion
Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering on Vashon Island, WA (Oct 6 – 9, 2025)
A magical residential retreat of fluting and friendship in a beautiful location for enthusiasts of the Native American Flute. Space is limited at this popular retreat. Leadership team: Cornell Kinderknecht, Pamela Mortensen, Joseph L. Young and Timothy JP Gomez. Director: Cornell Kinderknecht. October 6 – 9, 2025 Vashon Island, WA 98070.