My passion began with wood-carving when I was about 18 years old. I grew up in an artistic family. Both my mother and father were artists, and things rubbed off on me and my siblings over the years. We share a wide array of talents. I started making Native American style flutes after joining a wonderful internet group of flute makers who were willing and eager to share their knowledge with others. I caught on quickly and now I can't get enough of it.

      I had listened to a Carlos Nakai CD for years, and I was always driven by the ancient sounds. Finally one day I decided I wanted to learn how to play, and in researching them on the web, I came across my guides who led the way to making beautiful sounds from wood.

      My flutes are Native American Style, which means they are crafted similar in design to those made by Native Americans many moons ago. I am honored to give the ancient native ancestors the recognition they have earned. Every artist has their own style and preferences in creating, and I pray that each flute I make truly inspires the spirit within its owner.

      We live in a farmhouse I built in Massachusetts with my family. I had to build it myself because my love for working with my hands kept me from paying someone else to do it for me. It is a work in progress. We have a huge organic vegetable garden and an ever-growing herb garden, and a handful of chickens. We are big supporters of organic gardening and farming.

      My other passion is Peace. I hope that my flutes will inspire peace in their players as well as their listeners.

      The name METTA FLUTES was created from my experiences with Mindfulness Meditation. Metta means Lovingkindness, and it is my wish that my creations will perpetuate this concept.

    May you be free from harm
    May you be peaceful
    May you be healthy in body and mind
    May you be kind to yourself and to others

Please feel free to email me with any questions.

With peace and light .... . . .  .   .     .      .        .

Jason Gianfriddo