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Singing Tree Flutes

We are a company who builds and creates top-quality, hand crafted Native American style flutes and other unique wooden flutes in a wide variety of scales, designs, and tunings!

We are one of the world leaders in high quality wooden flutes, sending our creations to all corners of the planet. We stand out for having an expansive variety of tuning styles (Aeolian, Arabian, Anasazi etc.), one-of-a-kind artistic creations, and holding a standard of concert quality and craftsmanship in all our flutes. We are always looking for new ways to improve and expand our craft, even having invented some tuning styles ourselves! It is very important to us to bring intention and care into our business, provide inspiration to our customers, and give back to Native communities who have offered us so much wisdom. We also provide Hand pans & RAV drums, flute stands & bags, and sound healing music experiences! We are passionate about bringing health and healing to our music community through our craft.

To learn more about the creation of Singing Tree Flutes; view this fascinating video interview of Miguel's flute journey!

Meet the Team

Miguel Medina

Founder and master creator of Singing Tree Flutes. Miguel has been making Native American Style Flutes for over 25 years. He is extremely passionate about his craft, and helping others through music and their Spiritual connection. This passion has brought Singing Tree Flutes to the caliber that it is today! He is connected to the Native community in the Pacific Northwest and on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota. He regularly conducts and participates in various ceremonies in the Portland, OR area.

Altazor Bifani

Altazor is a French Chilean apprentice of Miguel's. Alta came to the US two years ago and discovered Singing Tree Flutes on his musical journey. A lifelong craftsman making bespoke shoes & wood carved art, he quickly became an apprentice, and works in the workshop creating most of Singing Tree flutes with Miguel. Flutes combine all his interests in woodwork, music making, and spiritual connection. He now also creates his own line of Singing Tree Flutes by Altazor!

Mike Kapsimalis

Mike is a craftsman who creates the backbone for Singing Tree Flutes by turning planks of wood into flute blanks and starts. Stationed in White Salmon, WA he gets all of Singing Tree Flutes started! He is also learning to craft the flutes in all phases, and creates many of our flute stands and flute racks! Mike is our featured Lichtenberg wood burning artist, combining the elements (wood, fire, air, and water) to create incredible fractal patterns on your flutes.

Sarah Ranney Medina

Sarah is Miguel's wife, and former flute maker/apprentice herself. You'll find her sprinkled throughout the social media accounts as well as answering many of your emails. Sarah has a BA in Music and loves to sing, play piano, harp, flute as well as being a beginner at many other instruments. Sarah is also a certified Transformational Life Coach and current Master's Student seeking a degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Visit Sarah's Coaching Website

Maggie Handran

Maggie does a little bit of everything over here at Singing Tree Flutes. You'll find her in the shop shaping flutes, adding end caps, sanding and putting on finish. Or, you might find her over in the office shipping your orders & answering your emails. She's essential when it comes to helping Miguel keep his life, home and shop organized. No matter what she's up to, she's sure to be singing while she does it.

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