Join us for an enlightening musical workshop inspired by the sounds of Native American instruments. Attendees will decorate their own flute and learn how to play their ancestral instrument tool. All materials are included in the cost. This workshop is open to all ages, no musical experience is necessary!
We recommend participants attend for the full duration of the workshop.
Cost: $5.00
Martin Espino’s native heritage is Yaqui (Sonora, Mex) & Tepehuano (Durango, Mex).
Bachelor of Music Degree "with Honors" in Performance - Immaculate Heart College 1978
1966 began MUSIC career: 54 years World-class Performer.
1969 began TEACHING: 51 years Master Teaching Artist.
Since 1975: 45 years scholarly research of Indigenous Mexican Music.
Since 1980: Pioneer of “Interactive Performance” for all ages, including: conducting educational/cultural workshops, artist in residence and performances.
Since 1990: Master Instrument Builder over 75,000 instruments made with ages 3 – Adults.
Martin’s work has encompassed ages as early as preschool to adults, the special needs population, and recently the deaf & hard of hearing community. 50+ years of "engaging audiences, transforming ordinary spaces into inviting and inclusive performance spaces, if not, sacred spaces where the music can take place. Martin was covering what is now called the Visual and Performing Arts Standards way before it was called that.
Martin is also a "Sound Worker" (using principles of Neuroscience for beneficial well-being or healing). Creator of "Ancient Mexico Vibration Experience" for deaf people. Martin Espino’s work improves multi-tasking, listening skills, and respect for nature and process. He developed his teaching methods by following his judgment, experience, and heart as well as his natural abilities, input from educators and student input!
He toured Austria in March 2019 for the World Wood Day Festival as a featured international artist. Currently, Martin performs locally, nationally and internationally as a Soloist and with his acclaimed ensemble. He is also a Master Outreach Teaching Artist. He also provides Soundbath and Meditation events. Since the COVID pandemic, his career has shifted to more "ONLINE" work, basically doing everything he's done before!!!