The latest news from Scott August and Cedar Mesa Music The Scott August Newsletter Members Summer 2008
	Welcome! Summer Members 2008 #2           Echoes From The Mesa IN THIS ISSUE The Complete Guide to the Anasazi Flute NEW BOOK Flute Class: Intermediate/Advanced NAF & Beginning Anasazi flute Journey to INAFA INAFA Anasazi Download Appearances Reviews Anasazi Signature flutes Ship this Week! Helpful Member's Information   THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ANASAZI FLUTE NEW BOOK The Anasazi flute does not give up its secrets easily. Its sound, however, is unforgettable. Until now finding information about how to play the Anasazi flute has proven to be almost as difficult as learning to play one. Very little information exists. Virtuoso Anasazi flute performer Scott August guides you through all the aspects of mastering this marvelous instrument and giving you a head start to begin playing like a pro! Learn how to produce your first sounds, discover its many scales, and explore techniques to quickly improve your playing while learning the fascinating history of this captivating instrument and its first virtuoso, Kokopelli. Fully illustrated with over 18 photos and diagrams "I just had to thank you for your book on the Anasazi flute. I had been reluctant to buy one even though I loved the sound. I had heard how hard it was to play and how long it could take to get your first note. I finally bought an Anasazi flute and your book about it. With your instructions and photographs, I played my first note the very first day! I know you saved me weeks or even months of frustration. I'm so encouraged by my early success that I know I'll continue playing." -Paula Learn More UP COMING FLUTE WORKSHOPS Scott August's March 8th Anasazi Flute Class Scott August will be giving two workshops as part of the Yosemite Flute Festival: Intermediate/Advanced NAF playing and beginning Anasazi flute playing. The Intermediate/Advanced NAF class will cover all the tricks and secrets of the pros. Chirps, trills, tremolos, and other special techniques along with other advanced ornamentation. The class will also explore advance improvisational techniques and tricks to take your flute playing to the next level. The Anasazi class is a perfect introduction to this magical instrument. Learn how to get your first tones, how to improve your sound as we explore how to form your embouchure. You'll also learn how to find the many scales that this unique instrument has to offer. Learn more and sign up.   Journey to INAFA The International Native American Flute Association (INAFA) convention 2008 was earlier this month. The convention was held in Eau Claire, WI and many of the top flute players and makers were there. It was a great event and a great chance to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Read the Full Article and view the photos   NEW DOWNLOAD If you want to revisit some of the previous downloads you can find them on the Download Directory page on the main page of the Member's Section. Canyon Flying: A live Anasazi flute medley from the INAFA convention Getting to the INAFA convention in Eau Claire, Wisconsin was a thrill for me as the jet to get there flew over some of my favorite places in the Southwest. Places I'd visited many times before...on the ground. Scott August premiering his Anasazi Signature flute at INAFA Visit spectacular National Parks from 30,000' and listen to the world premier performance of a Scott August Anasazi Signature flute which starts shipping this week If you want to revisit some of the previous downloads you can find them on the Download Directory page on the main page of the Member's Section.   SOME UPCOMING SCOTT AUGUST PERFORMANCES SEPTEMBER 2008 September 13 - 14, 2008 Raw Spirit Festival Sedona, AZ Festival Website September 26 - 28, 2008 Yosemite Flute Festival Oakhurst, CA Festival Website Scott August is giving two classes at the Yosemite Festival : Intermediate/Advanced NAF Techniques Class Beginning Anasazi Class OCTOBER 2008 Thursday, October 16, 2008 Native American Institute 1465 N. Batavia Street Orange, CA 92867 Visitor Information Time: 7:00 PM Price: TBA Click here for more appearances   REVIEWS Thanks and love your dvd and sacred dreams cd. hope to obtain the whole collection. " -Janice V. "I love Scott's music, he is one of myspace friends, I would be honored to be added to his newsletter" -Mel. "In 2005 I went to an exhibition at a museum in New York and purchased Scott's CD Sacred Dreams. May I say that I listen to it often and it does indeed transport me to a time and a place amongst the ancients. A truly beautiful piece of work Scott." -J Moni "I have to say that I love your CD "New Fire", I listened to it twice a day, (1 commute 1 hr each way) and it just remind me of the beauty of the American Southwest. The more I listen to it, the more I love it. " -Marie I, Sonoma, CA   SCOTT AUGUST SIGNATURE ANASAZI FLUTE SHIPS THIS WEEK! The first batch of Scott August Signature Anasazi flutes is shipping this week!. These professional quality instruments are made by Geoffrey Ellis of Earth Tone Flutes and are perfect for both beginning and advanced players. Ideal for concert stage, recording studios or just nodding around alone as you discover your true Kokopelli. Geoffrey Ellis and Scott have been refining the design and the flutes are close being released. These flutes have the distinctive warm, low sound that Scott strives for in his recordings while still keeping ease of playing in mind. Several prototypes have been constructed and extensively tested. The result is a warm, resonant low tone with a silky smooth response. To satisfy both the collector and the everyday flute player these flutes will be available in two lines The Scott August Signature Ansaszi Flute and The Scott August Anasazi Flute Series For more detail and to order visit our Anasazi Flute page. Here is some helpful information about how to access your Cedar Mesa Music / Scott August Emailing List Benefits PLEASE BOOKMARK THESE PAGES FOR FUTURE VISITS. THE CEDAR MESA MUSIC MEMBERS SECTION All member benefits can be accessed through the Members Page The Member's Section is not available to the public nor is it linked from the main site. We strongly suggest you bookmark this page. HOW TO GET YOUR 10% DISCOUNT For your 10% discount on CD purchases please visit the Cedar Mesa Music Member's Store. NON U.S. ORDERS: be sure and click on the International Order link once in the store. HOW TO ACCESS YOUR FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS The current free Member downloads can be found on the Member's Page. Look for the link called Downloads ECHOES FROM THE MESA: THE CEDAR MESA MUSIC NEWSLETTER Every quarter you will get our newsletter "Echoes from the Mesa" with news about my music, the Native American flute, free music downloads, my performance schedule and more. The latest issue and archives of past issues can be found on the Members Page Echoes From The Music is the quarterly newsletter from Cedar Mesa Music and Scott August © 2008 Cedar Mesa Music Please direct all correspondence to news@cedarmesa.com
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