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Zion Canyon Native Flute School 2024 – Springdale, UT

Start date: March 4, 2024
End date: March 7, 2024
Location: Springdale, UT

This is a wonderful opportunity in a beautiful location for players of all levels to spend a week learning with some of the finest facilitators and teachers in the nation. Presenters include Betina Lindsay, Clint Goss, Vera Shanov, Cornell Kinderknecht, Rona Yellowrobe, Joe Young and others. The venue for the school will Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale, Utah.

Native Flute Player’s Workshop – February 23 – March 29, 2024

Start date: February 23, 2024
End date: March 29, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

For experienced players and songwriters who have completed Creating Songs levels 1-4 with Cornell.

In this installment of the Native Flute Player’s Music Workshop, we’ll look deeper into harmonic structure in melody, using photography as inspiration.

Some experience with notation, tablature and number systems will be helpful for this class. Native flutes and other world flute traditions are welcome.

Five Fridays, February 23 – March 29, 2024, 2:00-3:30pm US Central Time (no class on March 8). Advance registration is required.

Creating Songs Pt. 4: Songs & Improvisations, More than melody – Four WEDNESDAY evenings beginning February 21, 2024 – ONLINE

Date: February 21, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

Four Wednesday evenings, February 21 – March 20, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm CT
(no class on Wed. March 24)

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This is a follow-up course to the Creating Songs courses and is also open to those who’ve had some experience creating simple song structures around melodic ideas, like AB, ABA, etc. or improvising around those structures.

Transverse Flute group class ONLINE – 3 monthly Thursday afternoon sessions – Feb, Mar, Apr

Start date: February 15, 2024
End date: April 11, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

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:
February 15, 2024
March 14, 2024
April 11, 2024

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.

2024 Winter Flute Gathering ONLINE – Feb. 8-11, 2024

Start date: February 8, 2024
End date: February 11, 2024

Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, February 8 – 11, 2024

A multi-day retreat featuring workshops, classes and concerts focusing on Native American style flute held ONLINE through Zoom.

Our event is a supportive, non-competitive retreat designed to maximize curiosity, learning and creativity. You are welcome to participate from wherever you are in the world.

Leadership team: Cornell Kinderknecht, Pamela Mortensen, Joseph L Young and Timothy JP Gomez.

The retreat tuition is a full weekend pass granting access to all workshops, classes and concerts.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians ONLINE Four Mondays in FEBRUARY 2024 at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: February 5, 2024
End date: February 26, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Mondays through the month.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Mondays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Native Flute Creative Workshop – Five TUESDAY evenings beginning January 9, 2024 ONLINE

Start date: January 9, 2024
End date: February 13, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

Five Tuesday evenings, January 9 – February 13, 2024, 6:30-8:00pm CT
(no class on February 6)

For experienced players and song-writers

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This installment of the Native Flute Creativity Workshop is for experienced players that have completed Creating Songs Parts 1 – 4 with Cornell.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians ONLINE Four Mondays in JANUARY 2024 at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: January 8, 2024
End date: January 29, 2024
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet Mondays through the month, beginning on January 8.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Mondays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Unity of Arlington

Date: December 31, 2023

Burning Bowl Service at the morning Sunday services. Music by Cornell Kinderknecht and Kenny Kolter. 11 a.m. Location: Unity of Arlington, 3525 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington, TX 76016-4004

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Three Mondays in DECEMBER 2023 at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: December 4, 2023
End date: December 18, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet the first three Tuesdays through the month.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Mondays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Native Flute Player’s Workshop – Nov 17 – Dec 22, 2023

Start date: November 17, 2023
End date: December 22, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

For experienced players and songwriters who have completed Creating Songs levels 1-4 with Cornell.

In this installment of the Native Flute Player’s Music Workshop, we’ll look deeper into harmonic structure in melody, incorporating music and video.

Some experience with notation, tablature and number systems will be helpful for this class. Native flutes and other world flute traditions are welcome.

Five Fridays, November 17 – December 22, 2023, 2:00-3:30pm US Central Time. Advance registration is required.

Transverse Flute group class ONLINE – 3 monthly Thursday afternoon sessions – Nov, Dec, Jan

Date: November 9, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

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:
November 9, 2023
December 7, 2023
January 4, 2024

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.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE All Tuesdays in NOVEMBER at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: November 7, 2023
End date: November 28, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays through the month.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Dallas Recorder Society – Concert at Fellowship United Methodist Church – Trophy Club, TX

Date: October 29, 2023

Dallas Recorder Society will present a concert of music from the Renaissance through the present date.

Creating Songs Pt. 3: Personalizing Songs & Improvisations – Four WEDNESDAY evenings beginning October 25, 2023 – ONLINE

Date: October 25, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Four Wednesday evenings, October 25 – November 15, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm CT

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This is a follow-up course to the Creating Songs course and is also open to those who’ve had some experience creating simple song structures around melodic ideas, like AB, ABA, etc. or improvising around those structures.

Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering on Vashon Island, WA (Oct 2 – 5, 2023)

Start date: October 2, 2023
End date: October 5, 2023

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 2-5, 2023, Vashon Island, WA 98070.

Evening Concert with Robin Hackett and Cornell Kinderknecht

Date: September 22, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center - Richardson Texas
Concert with Cornell and Robin

IN-PERSON Event @ Dallas Meditation Center
810 W. Arapaho Rd, Suite 98
Richardson, TX 75080

Experience an evening of inspiring music and heartwarming connections with two Grammy-nominated musicians, Robin Hackett and Cornell Kinderknecht, live in concert.

Currently based in New York City, Robin will be visiting us in Dallas and will join up with Cornell at Dallas Meditation Center.

Robin Hackett: voice and guitar; Cornell Kinderknecht: world flutes

Seating is limited. Purchase your tickets now.

Admission: $35 per person online in advance / $40 at the door

Native Flute Creative Workshop – Five TUESDAY evenings beginning September 12, 2023, ONLINE

Start date: September 12, 2023
End date: October 17, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Five Tuesday evenings, Sept 12 – Oct 17, 2023, 6:30-8:00pm CT
(no class on October 3)

For experienced players and song-writers

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This installment of the Native Flute Creativity Workshop is for experienced players that have completed Creating Songs Parts 1 – 4 with Cornell.

Unity of Dallas

Date: September 10, 2023
Location: Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

Cornell will be the musical guest at the morning service. 11 a.m.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE All Tuesdays in SEPTEMBER at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: September 5, 2023
End date: September 26, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays through the month.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Crown of Life

Date: August 27, 2023
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Colleyville, Texas

Cornell will be the musical guest at the traditional service.

Transverse Flute group class ONLINE – 3 monthly Thursday afternoon sessions – Aug, Sep, Oct 2023

Date: August 17, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

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:
August 17, 2023
September 14, 2023
October 12, 2023

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.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Five Tuesdays in AUGUST at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: August 1, 2023
End date: August 29, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays through the month.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Five Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 12:30 US Central Time

Summer Style Series 2023 ONLINE – 3: Songs from around the World

Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Summer 2023. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each interactive session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and discuss tips on playing in the style. Each week we will look at three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs for the entire 3-week series.

  • Session 1: Songs of the Sea – July 15, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Airs and Ballads – July 22, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Songs from around the World – July 29, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that have some basic experience with Native flute, through advanced experience.

Summer Style Series 2023 ONLINE – Session 2: Airs and Ballads

Date: July 22, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Summer 2023. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each interactive session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and discuss tips on playing in the style. Each week we will look at three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs for the entire 3-week series.

  • Session 1: Songs of the Sea – July 15, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Airs and Ballads – July 22, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Songs from around the World – July 29, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that have some basic experience with Native flute, through advanced experience.

Summer Style Series 2023 ONLINE – Session 1: Songs of the Sea

Date: July 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Summer 2023. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each interactive session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and discuss tips on playing in the style. Each week we will look at three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs for the entire 3-week series.

  • Session 1: Songs of the Sea – July 15, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Airs and Ballads – July 22, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Songs from around the World – July 29, 1:00-2:30 pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that have some basic experience with Native flute, through advanced experience.

Dallas Recorder Society – Shakespeare’s Ren Day

Date: July 8, 2023
Location: Dallas Public Library, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas, TX

Dallas Recorder Society will present a concert of Shakespeare-era music. Cornell Kinderknecht, music director.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Four Tuesdays in JULY at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: July 4, 2023
End date: July 25, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays in July.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Four Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 12:30 US Central Time

Rest, Relax & Restore Music Meditation and Concert – Cornell Kinderknecht and Martin McCall

Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Dallas Meditation Center

Immerse yourself and find bliss in the soundscapes, rhythms and melodies. Come be energized and relaxed, joining our hearts in music and sound.

Join us for a peaceful and inspiring afternoon of instrumental music. Find the space where peace and comfort are possible, connecting through the vibrations of beautiful music.

You are welcome to sit in chairs, on cushions on the floor, or lie down.

Cornell Kinderknecht: world flutes and woodwinds
Martin McCall: drums & percussion

Dallas Meditation Center
810 West Arapaho Rd, Suite 98
Richardson, TX 75080

Admission: $35/person when purchased online in advance or day-of $40/person at the door

Creating Songs Pt. 2: Fine-tuning Songs & Improvisations – Four WEDNESDAY evenings beginning June 7, 2023 – ONLINE

Date: June 7, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Four Wednesday evenings, June 7 – 28, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm CT

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This is a follow-up course to the Creating Songs course and is also open to those who’ve had some experience creating simple song structures around melodic ideas, like AB, ABA, etc. or improvising around those structures.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Four Tuesdays in JUNE at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: June 6, 2023
End date: June 27, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays in June.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Four Tuesdays in June, 12:00 noon – 12:30 US Central Time

Free Mini-Workshop with Jonny Lipford and Cornell Kinderknecht – Thu. May 25, 2023 – ONLINE

Date: May 25, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

7:00pm US Central Time

FREE. Tips are welcome.

Expand your Musical Palette

An informal and fun 60-minute mini-workshop and playing session with award winning instructors and recording artists Jonny Lipford and Cornell Kinderknecht. ONLINE through Zoom.

We’ll experiment with using some of those odd notes on our flutes, play some music together, share some playing tips, and follow up with Q&A.

ALL PLAYING LEVELS are welcome. There won’t be any tests or assigned homework, and you won’t be put on the spot to play for the class. Just come, play along and enjoy the musical community… maybe pick up a skill or two.

Bring your G-minor and A-minor flutes.

Registration is required. Space is limited.

Transverse Flute group class ONLINE – 3 monthly Thursday afternoon sessions – May, June, July 2023

Date: May 25, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

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 25, 2023
June 22, 2023
July 20, 2023

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.

Native Flute Creative Workshop – Five TUESDAY evenings beginning May 9, 2023 ONLINE

Date: May 9, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Five Tuesday evenings, May 9 – June 13, 2023, 6:30-8:00pm CT
(no class on May 30)

For experienced players and song-writers

Online through Zoom.

Class size is limited to 15 persons.

This installment of the Native Flute Creativity Workshop is for experienced players that have completed Creating Songs Parts 1 – 4 with Cornell.

Kirtan with Bhakti House Band- May 6, 2023 – Richardson, TX

Date: May 6, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center

Cornell will be a guest musician with Kristen and Randall Brooks and the Bhakti House Band at Dallas Meditation Center. Come join in the music and chant. Purchase your ticket in advance to get early bird pricing.

7:00-9:00 p.m. – Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W. Arapaho Rd, Suite 98, Richardson, TX 75080

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Four Tuesdays in MAY at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: May 2, 2023
End date: May 23, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet four Tuesdays in May: May 2, 9, 16 and 23 (no meeting on May 30).

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Four Tuesdays in May, 12:00 noon – 12:30 US Central Time

Deep Relaxation and Touching the Earth – April 29, 2023 – Richardson, TX

Date: April 29, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center

Please join us for a beautiful and gentle practice to help you come to peace in the present moment, releasing worry, anger and fear in the body while opening to compassion. In a state of deep relaxation, we will connect with the earth, our physical ancestors and our spiritual ancestors through a ritual called “touching the earth” (a mindful practice from Thich Nhat Hanh). Facilitated by Bobbie Perkins and Cornell Kinderknecht.

Wear comfortable clothes. Mats, cushions and blankets are available but bring your own if you prefer. Chair seating is also available.

$35 / person. 2:00pm CDT. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W. Arapaho Rd, Suite 98, Richardson, TX 75080.

Native Flute Player’s Workshop – online 5-session course

Date: April 28, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

For experienced players and songwriters who have completed Creating Songs levels 1-4 with Cornell.

In this installment of the Native Flute Player’s Music Workshop, we’ll continue advanced use of working with a motifs through multiple emotions and settings.

Some experience with notation, tablature and number systems will be helpful for this class. Native flutes and other world flute traditions are welcome.

Five Fridays, April 28 – May 26, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm US Central Time. Advance registration is required.

Midday Music Mindfulness Meditation for flute players and other musicians (and everyone else) – ONLINE Four Tuesdays in APRIL at 12-noon Central Time

Start date: April 4, 2023
End date: April 25, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Use mindfulness and our musical instruments and our art to help relax, find calm in everyday life, and quiet distracting self-chatter.

We’ll meet all Tuesdays in April.

Join Cornell Kinderknecht on Tuesdays at 12:00-12:30pm US Central Time, online through Zoom, for a mindfulness meditation practice with music.

Each online gathering includes:

  • Short introduction or instruction
  • Mindfulness session:
  • Guided meditation to connect with the breath and to help relax the body
  • Meditation with music
  • Invitation to bring your own music into your personal meditation (this is just for you, there’s no requirement to play for the group, your microphone will be off). You can also choose to sit silently, hum, write, paint, draw…
  • Sharing and discussion

Four Tuesdays, 12:00 noon – 12:30 US Central Time

Service Music at Leap of Faith Church, Sherman, Texas

Date: April 2, 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Leap of Faith Church, Sherman, TX

Cornell will be a guest musician at the 11:00am service.

Creating Songs for Native Flute – Four WEDNESDAY evenings beginning March 22, 2023 – ONLINE

Date: March 22, 2023
Location: Online through Zoom

Four Wednesday evenings, March 22 – April 12, 2023, 7:00-8:30pm CT

Online through Zoom.

Limited to 20 persons.

Develop our musical ideas into songs. Play with direction and flow when improvising. Work with songwriting and song structure basics as well as unique and fun ways to come up with melodies. The ability to read music is not required for this course but it is helpful to have some experience with tablature, numbering or notation systems.

This class is open to those with some playing experience. The main focus will be with Native flute but other world flutes are welcome.

First United Methodist Church of Allen

Date: March 19, 2023
Location: First United Methodist Church of Allen - Allen, TX

Cornell will be a musical guest at the morning services.

Unity of Dallas

Date: March 12, 2023
Location: Unity of Dallas, 6525 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX

Cornell will be a musical guest at the morning service. 11 a.m.

Zion Canyon Native Flute School 2023 – Springdale, UT

Start date: March 6, 2023
End date: March 9, 2023
Location: Springdale, UT

This is a wonderful opportunity in a beautiful location for players of all levels to spend a week learning with some of the finest facilitators and teachers in the nation. Presenters include Betina Lindsay, Clint Goss, Vera Shanov, Cornell Kinderknecht, Rona Yellowrobe, Joe Young and others. The venue for the school will Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale, Utah.

2023 Winter Flute Gathering ONLINE

Start date: January 19, 2023
End date: January 22, 2023
Winter Flute Gathering Online 2023

Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon, January 19 – 22, 2023

A multi-day retreats featuring workshops, classes and concerts focusing on Native American style flute held ONLINE through Zoom.

Our event is a supportive, non-competitive retreat designed to maximize curiosity, learning and creativity. You are welcome to participate from where ever you are in the world.

The retreat tuition is a full weekend pass granting access to all workshops, classes and concerts.

Deep Relaxation and Touching the Earth – January 14, 2023 – Richardson, TX

Date: January 14, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center

Please join us for a beautiful and gentle practice to help you come to peace in the present moment, releasing worry, anger and fear in the body while opening to compassion. In a state of deep relaxation, we will connect with the earth, our physical ancestors and our spiritual ancestors through a ritual called “touching the earth” (a mindful practice from Thich Nhat Hanh). Facilitated by Bobbie Perkins and Cornell Kinderknecht.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat, blanket, pillow and/or sleeping bag if you like. There are some blankets and mats available at the center.

$35 / person. 2:00pm CDT. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W. Arapaho Rd, Suite 98, Richardson, TX 75080.

Unity of Arlington

Date: January 1, 2023

Burning Bowl Service at the morning Sunday services. Music by Cornell Kinderknecht and Kenny Kolter. 11 a.m. Location: Unity of Arlington, 3525 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington, TX 76016-4004

Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness – November 20, 2022 – Plano, Texas

Date: November 20, 2022

Catch Impending Bloom at this festival celebrating life and wellness. The festival runs from 10am – 6pm. Cornell and Impending Bloom are scheduled to perform in the afternoon (time TBA). Plano Centre, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75074

Pacific Northwest Flute Gathering on Vashon Island, WA (Oct 3 – 6, 2022)

Start date: October 3, 2022
End date: October 6, 2022

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 3-6, 2022, Vashon Island, WA 98070.

Native Flute: Free Mini-Workshop with Cornell Kinderknecht and Timothy JP Gomez

Date: June 16, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online

All level players welcome!

FREE. Tips are welcome!

An informal and fun 60-minute mini-workshop and playing session with award winning instructors and recording artists Cornell Kinderknecht and Timothy JP Gomez. ONLINE through Zoom.

We’ll play some flute warm-ups, play a song or two together, work with rhythm and technique, learn some tips and tricks, followed by Q&A.

Bring your G-minor and A-minor flutes.

Ask your questions about:

  • Basic through advanced playing techniques
  • Embellishment and ornamentation
  • Tricky fingerings or challenging notes
  • Performance skills
  • What else?

Enthusiasts and players of all levels welcome.

Registration is required. Space is limited. This mini-workshop is offered for free. Tips are welcome (https://cornellk.com/mini)

Peace Concert with Jodi Roberts and Cornell Kinderknecht – Richardson, TX

Date: June 11, 2022

Meditative music with bamboo and wooden flutes, Tibetan and crystal bowls, and gongs. Jodi Roberts and Cornell Kinderknecht weave magic, music and laughter. Our first time to be able to do this together since 2019!

Come join us at Dallas Meditation Center in gratitude for community, enjoying an afternoon of peace and joy.

Chair seating and meditation mats and cushions are provided. Some space for lying down is also available. (You’re welcome to bring your blankets if you’d like to lie down.)

$35/person. Please pre-pay / register in advance. Space is limited.

2-3:30pm. Dallas Meditation Center.com, 810 W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 98, Richardson, TX 75001

Deep Relaxation and Touching the Earth – In-person and Online – Richardson, TX

Date: May 4, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Dallas Meditation Center

Please join us for a beautiful and gentle practice to help you come to peace in the present moment, releasing worry, anger and fear in the body while opening to compassion. In a state of deep relaxation, we will connect with the earth, our physical ancestors and our spiritual ancestors through a ritual called “touching the earth” (a mindful practice from Thich Nhat Hanh). Facilitated by Bobbie Perkins and Cornell Kinderknecht.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat, blanket, pillow and/or sleeping bag if you like. There are some blankets and mats available at the center.

Suggested love offering: $20-$30 / person. 7:00pm CDT. Dallas Meditation Center, 810 W. Arapaho Rd, Suite 98, Richardson, TX 75080. You may also attend this event online through Zoom.

Spring Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 3: Beyond Major and Minor

Date: April 9, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Spring 2022. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each of the sessions, we’ll look at a style of music or style of playing on Native flute, using three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs you’ll receive throughout the entire 3-week series. We’ll look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add stylistic embellishments, and discuss tips for playing in the style.

Advance registration is required. Sign up for sessions individually or sign up for the full series and save.

  • Session 1: Fun Celtic Dances – March 26, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Ballads and Sweet Melodies – April 2, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Major and Minor – April 9, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Spring Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 2: Ballads and Sweet Melodies

Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Spring 2022. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each of the sessions, we’ll look at a style of music or style of playing on Native flute, using three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs you’ll receive throughout the entire 3-week series. We’ll look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add stylistic embellishments, and discuss tips for playing in the style.

Advance registration is required. Sign up for sessions individually or sign up for the full series and save.

  • Session 1: Fun Celtic Dances – March 26, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Ballads and Sweet Melodies – April 2, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Major and Minor – April 9, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Spring Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 1: Fun Celtic Dances

Date: March 26, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on three Saturdays during Spring 2022. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each of the sessions, we’ll look at a style of music or style of playing on Native flute, using three new songs. You’ll receive the sheet music, with NAF TAB and finger diagrams, for a total of nine songs you’ll receive throughout the entire 3-week series. We’ll look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add stylistic embellishments, and discuss tips for playing in the style.

Advance registration is required. Sign up for sessions individually or sign up for the full series and save.

  • Session 1: Fun Celtic Dances – March 26, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Ballads and Sweet Melodies – April 2, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Major and Minor – April 9, 2:30-4:00pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Zion Canyon Native Flute School 2022 – Springdale, Utah

Start date: March 6, 2022
End date: March 11, 2022
All-day event

March 6 – 11, 2022. This is a wonderful opportunity in a beautiful location for players of all levels to spend a week learning with some of the finest facilitators and teachers in the nation. Presenters include Betina Lindsay, Clint Goss, Vera Shanov, Cornell Kinderknecht, Scott August, Rona Yellowrobe, Joe Young, Jon Sarantos and others. Full information and registration available at www.ZionCanyonNativeFluteSchool.com The venue for the school will at Cable Mountain Lodge, Springdale, Utah.

Summer Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 3: Beyond Pentatonic

Date: July 24, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on Saturdays during July 2021. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and practice improvising in the style.

  • Session 1: Celtic Music for NAF – July 10, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Sweet and Melodic – July 17, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Pentatonic – July 24, 1-2:30pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Advance registration is required.

Summer Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 2: Sweet and Melodic

Date: July 17, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on Saturdays during July 2021. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and practice improvising in the style.

  • Session 1: Celtic Music for NAF – July 10, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Sweet and Melodic – July 17, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Pentatonic – July 24, 1-2:30pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Advance registration is required.

Summer Style Learning Series for Native Flute ONLINE – Session 1: Celtic Music

Date: July 10, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Online through Zoom

Sit back, relax and have some fun playing music together on Saturdays during July 2021. Let’s explore some musical styles.

In each session, we’ll learn some songs together, look at the stylistic characteristics and structure, add some embellishments, and practice improvising in the style.

  • Session 1: Celtic Music for NAF – July 10, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 2: Sweet and Melodic – July 17, 1-2:30pm US Central Time
  • Session 3: Beyond Pentatonic – July 24, 1-2:30pm US Central Time

Sessions in this series are appropriate for players that some basic experience with Native flute through advanced experience.

Advance registration is required.

Zion Canyon Native Flute School 2020 – Springdale, Utah

Start date: March 7, 2020
End date: March 12, 2020

Presenters include Betina Lindsay, Clint Goss, Vera Shanov, Cornell Kinderknecht, Scott August, Rona Yellowrobe, Joe Young and others. Full information and registration available at www.ZionCanyonNativeFluteSchool.com The venue for the school will split between neighboring hotels (walking distance) Hampton Inn & Suites / Holiday Inn Express, Springdale, Utah.

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