Behind every successful man…
Meredith and I have been married for 30 years. Coincidentally, it’s also how long we’ve been making flutes together. Except for a short period of time a few years ago, she has done all the padding... Read More
What job would have if you must choose another?
It always fascinates me how many of us want to do something we’re not doing. We envy a job someone else has, yet don’t (or can’t) pursue it. I know a many people who say they woul... Read More
How did you get into making flutes?
This is THE one question I get asked most. Followed by “how many can you make in a day?” Well, I’ll tell you. After I ended my brilliant summer career as a performer on the streets of Toronto, I... Read More
My Life as a Flutist
I hated high school. I was a terrible student, shy as a mole in daylight, and virtually friendless. Despite that, at age 17, the day after graduating grade 13 (required in Ontario at the time) I hitch... Read More
My First Flute Influences
My first connection to the flute was my brother, Alec. He banged on an old Artley and being the big brother I adored I wanted one, too. I played recorder in middle school and was assigned the clarinet... Read More
Sky Pilot or the Great Gazoo?
Spring is finally poking its reluctant head into our business and sprouts are coming up, trees are greening and I’m getting more exercise. I’ve got my 35 year old Shogun 12 speed on the ro... Read More
18k Green Gold “Dryad’s Touch” Flute
This is the first in my limited edition Dryad’s series, made in 2008. The barrel lettering is chased, not engraved, into an 18k gold leaf that I curled to look like parchment. The tone on the g... Read More
The Black Pearl
Last week I made this silver pirate coin with an inset black pearl for my 30th wedding anniversary. I wanted it to look like an old minted coin so it’s a bit sloppy and off center. Then I cut i... Read More