John Vames has been playing and teachng music professionally
for the last 30 years.  The focus of his teaching is not only to
develop professional musicians but also to show students how to
create and enjoy music for the enrichment of their own lives.
With his help hundreds of people of all ages have learned to play
clarinet, sax, transverse flute, Native American Flute, Jazz and
Classical piano.

As a graduate of Northwestern University with a Masters Degree
in Music Theory, John spent his undergraduate years at the
University of Chicago in the days of Robert Maynard Hutchins
and Mortimer Adler. Like his predecessors his greatest love was
the humanities. Music especially became a life long pursuit

  His friendship with the Native American Flute began in 1995
while vacationing in Santa Fe .  As an educator he realized how
easy it was for almost anyone to play.  Unlike piano or guitar that
take years of study, this instrument could be mastered in a short
time.  What followed was his initiation of Flute classes at
Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, Arizona and the first
16 week credited program for Native American Flute on a
Community College level.  John has been a member of the  SCC
Music faculty since 1985. In 2003, John self-published his first
Book, "The Native Americna Flute: Understanding the Gift" . In
2005 his 2nd Book, "Song For Koko: Jazz for Native American
Flute" followed.  

  Also currently underway in Phoenix and surrounding areas are
numerous beginner workshops presented in special  half-day
presentations.  They are held numerous times of the year and are
open to anyone with the desire to learn to play.   John is also
available for guest appearances, performance and
lecture/demonstrations for groups, special functions and Wellness
Retreats. CLICK HERE For further information about John
Vames' Native American flute performances and workshops for
Arizona tourist groups



          
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