Ambassadors
All over the world
Ambassadors
Alan Tower (USA)
Alan Tower is a Californian musician and sound artist who has spent years collaborating on the design and development of the Innato flute. Together, we worked on refining the tonality and testing multiple iterations of the instrument. Alan has developed a personalized approach to guiding clients in choosing the best key for their current and future needs. He maintains a small collection of Innato flutes and offers a more personal selling experience, as well as online group lessons through the “Exploration Series.”
In 2001, Alan launched the Green Music Network and its Cave Concert Series, leading efforts at the intersection of music and ecology. After decades of concerts and numerous albums, he recognized a need to bridge the inherent gap between musicians and audiences. This led to his development of the Architecture of Tonality, which informed his invention of new instruments and sonic environments. His work later evolved into Sound For Life and the LA Sound Portal, exploring awe and hidden realities through sound.
Alan’s sessions, held in his studio in South Pasadena, focus on sound as a physical presence, offering listeners new ways of hearing and a gentle disruption of thinking patterns. These unique experiences often alter one’s sense of self, time, and silence.
Alan also offers online Innato flute lessons through his “Exploration Series”, which you can learn more about at www.innato.us.
Click here to watch his full playlist on YouTube
IN 2022 we recorded the album “INNATO Volume 1” together with ambassador Orlando Villarraga
Click here to listen to the full album in Spotify
Ivo Sedlacek (Czech Republic)
Ivo Sedlacek, a renowned Czech, musician, music therapist and expert on musical instruments is one of our proud European Stonewhistle ambassadors. He is the founder of Savitamusic, a leading music store in the Czech Republic, offering a curated selection of instruments for music therapy, sound healing, relaxation, education, and the pure joy of music.
Together with his son Pavel, Ivo travels the world, capturing stunning footage of the Innato flute in the most beautiful and exotic locations. His passion for music and deep connection to the healing power of sound make him an invaluable part of the Stonewhistle family. You can find more info on his YouTube channel and http://www.savitamusic.com
Kerem Brule (Beautiful Sounds, USA)
Kerem is a sound healing mentor and as well as the owner of Beautiful Sounds Healing Instruments based in San Diego, CA. She has been in love with Stonewhistle flutes for over 5 years and has introduced many people to these beautiful and easy to play sound sculptures. Kerem is honored as an ambassador to help you go deeper into your exploration of and relationship to Stonewhistle flutes. The instruments and intuitive nature of the instruments, combined with Hans’ warm energy and meditative approach to making them will allow you bring it into your life as a grounding companion. Be curious in your playing and you will you discover the depth and magic of their sound with over time. I will help you get started on the journey!
To purchase instruments from Kerem visit www.beautifulsounds.co
For sound healing mentorship and education with Kerem visit www.soundtravelers.co
Orlando Villarraga (USA, Mexico)
Orlando Villarraga is a poet, musician, and visual artist from Colombia, currently residing between Mexico and the USA. He is deeply connected to the Teyuna indigenous tribes of Colombia, serving as an interpreter and organizer, bridging ancient earth-based philosophy with the modern world. His work focuses on supporting tribal communities as they navigate life in a post-colonial society.
As an Innato ambassador, Orlando introduced the Innato flute to the Kogi people of Colombia, who recognized it as one of their ‘lost instruments.’ His passion for the healing power of sound and deep respect for indigenous wisdom make him an essential part of the Innato family.
Orlando has shared his insights at prestigious events, including NYU’s Love Class, The Interpersonal Neurobiology Conference, and the SAND conference. He continues to draw inspiration from the universe, which he considers his lifelong university.
In 2022, Orlando, Alan and me recorded our first Innato album.
Joseph Schmidlin (One Tone Alchemy, USA)
Joseph Schmidlin is one of the founders of Onetone Sonic Alchemy, an initiative that emerged from the need to supply high-quality instruments to therapeutic sound practitioner students. Joseph has seamlessly integrated his clinical osteopathic work with sound healing, forming a collaborative training program with MJ, a gong master and practitioner of shiatsu and Reiki. Together, they discovered an extraordinary alchemy in their approach to healing through sound.
The Onetone team, including Mar, Bitna, and Luke, pride themselves on maintaining a high level of authenticity in their sound community. Their mission is to elevate sonic awareness and promote sonic activism, believing in the self-aligning principles of the universe. As they tune themselves and their environment, they become vessels for health and wellness. Their goal is to bring this sense of well-being into every interaction and relationship.
As part of their work, Joseph and the Onetone team incorporate the Innato flute, using its rich, resonant tones to deepen the impact of their sound healing sessions. The flute’s ability to create harmonic and meditative soundscapes aligns perfectly with their mission to tune the body and environment for health and wellness. https://www.onetone.one/
Miguel Hiroshi (Spain, Mexico)
Miguel Hiroshi is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist, composer, music producer, and educator with a rich background in global musical traditions. Throughout his journey, he has traveled extensively, sharing his passion for music as a performer and educator while also learning and enriching himself from diverse cultures. His belief in music as a universal language drives his work, inviting audiences and students to connect deeply with sound.
Committed to ongoing discovery and experimentation, Miguel is currently working on new projects that explore the realms of electro-acoustic music while nurturing a vibrant online community dedicated to music education. Recently, he has embraced the Innato, collaborating closely with its creator, Hans Houkes, to develop a system for writing and reading the different chords of the Innato, which has contributed to the creation of the “Exploration Cards.”
Join Miguel in his musical creations and learn more about his work at the following links.
Mandalia Music (France)
Mandalia Music, based in Clisson, France, is renowned for offering handcrafted musical instruments that are ideal for relaxation, sound healing, and music therapy. With a focus on high-quality, harmonically tested instruments sourced from France, Europe, and beyond, they ensure that each piece is carefully selected for its sound quality and craftsmanship.
As an Innato ambassador, Mandalia Music proudly incorporates the Innato flute into their offerings, highlighting its value in sound healing and therapeutic practices. The Innato flute is a key part of their programs, providing participants with a unique instrument that complements their wellness journey.
In addition to instrument sales, Mandalia Music regularly hosts workshops and events, allowing attendees to explore and experience the transformative power of sound firsthand. They also offer courses in sound therapy, including sound massages and sound baths, making it a hub for those looking to deepen their understanding of music’s healing potential.
Learn more at Mandalia Music.
Svaram (Auroville, India)
Initiated in 2003 as a grassroots community, rural development project in Tamil Nadu, SVARAM has been recognized by the UN Initiative “Music as a Global Resource” as one of its first 50 projects worldwide. The open association and team of 50 local artisans, trainees, international volunteers and professionals has always retained its emphasis on the human element, its heritage and prospect of evolutionary change and positive progress.
For 5 years now, I return every year to Svaram to teach for a month and to collaborate with several local projects. I am very proud Svaram is one of the Stonewhistle ambassadors, also using the Innato flute within Svaram’s Sonorium setups.
Daniele Manodritto (Australia)
Daniele is a musician, artist, producer and facilitator of transformation and change through sound. With deep reverence for sacred instruments, Daniele offers sound healing ceremonies and 1:1 sessions where he explores the healing power of vibration. Over the last four years, Daniele explored a myriad of musical instruments such as: native american flutes, didgeridoo, shamanic drum, handpan, gongs, bowls and his own voice. He also works with the alchemial fusion of ancient sounds with modern technology, producing a range of deep meditative tracks for at-home sound journeying, as well as tribal focused sets for ecstatic dance ceremonies. Many of his instruments resonate at the healing frequency of 432Hz, known as the harmonic intonation of nature. In session, Daniele has the gift of weaving together ancient indigenous sounds from all over the world to help the listener enter deeper states of awareness, access their inner wisdom and empowerment for intuitive self healing. His intention is to support the evolution of the collective consciousness by sharing the various creative expressions of sounds, knowing that music is a universal language and connects to anyone who listens with a gentle heart.
