TESTIMONIALS

I just wanted to write you and let you know how pleased I am with my new flute. I just received it the other day and am enjoying its beautiful tone and beautiful appearence. It is a true work of art worth every penny!

Thank You,
Steve

Hi Linda,

As promised, here is a photo of me with my walking stick bamboo flute. It was taken on a small mountain in Kananaskis Country along the Canadian Rocky Mountains (about 45 minutes from Calgary, AB). It served me well. Thanks again!

Alex

Just wanted to drop a line and tell you that back about a year or so ago, I purchased a walking cane flute with the brass bird head and kokopelli painted on the side. I still own and play my flute. Just recently I took it to the local Ren Fair and had many compliments on its beauty and sound. Now it hangs on the corner of my fire place when not in use in my new log cabin home. Just a beautiful wonderful touch to my home.

So thank you again and God bless!!

Regards
Timothy

......Waiting......

A poem by,
Steve Pilot
August, 2006

The moon shone brightly
This autumn night…
A single moon beam cast its way
Through the window,
Illuminating the flute
That was resting on the shelf…
And I thought to myself,
Only when the flute is silent
Does it have its full potential…
Every note… every space…
Every nuance of music
Is still within its grasp…
Realizing.. however, that once
A single note is played,
All of the rest become… for a moment…
Non existent…
Each note having its own
Special place in time
To be heard.
I sat in the darkness and watched
As the moon beam slide across the shelf
And fell to the floor,
As it always had…
Autumn passed to winter,
As it always had…
And the flute waits patiently,
As it always has..

Hi guys!

I bought an inked cane flute, with the Turtle drawing, key of G, this past summer in Haddonfield NJ on Sunday. First, let me tell you I love the thing.

I am a substitute schoolteacher at four different high schools and love to play a few notes to a class of unsuspecting kids occasionally… especially when they are being noisy and not looking at me. If I play a few notes, the room gets immediately silent as I watch them looking all around for the sound and see jaws drop in sheer astonishment. It really turns heads. Sometimes, as the students are leaving the classroom, I will play a note when only one student is looking. Rarely does anyone believe him when he tries to tell them what he saw. Of course, I deny it. Now kids stop me all the time and say, "Are you the sub whose cane is a flute? Is it really?". "Yup"... "No way!" “Yes way!” and they ask to hear a few notes. This past year the popular exclamation at school is "Saa-weet" (sweet). I enjoy near-celebrity status! Teachers are beginning to stop me in the halls for the same reason. In one school, I can't walk through the cafeteria without multiple people coming up to me. Way cool. It is sooo much fun!!

Marc

Nick and Linda,

I went down the Cape last weekend and mounted the bamboo vase I got at the high school crafts fair this winter. Thought you might like a pic--doesn't it look great? Although you can't see it, it adds the finishing touch on a deck we built last fall. When I saw the vase at the fair I instantly knew where it would go.

The new dark walking stick flute stands by my desk. I play Amazing Grace on it almost every day. It's the perfect little Saraswati-creative break between tasks. The E tuning seems to have the right resonance with this stage of my life.

That's not to say that the old D flute circa 1976 does not still have an honored place amongst my most treasured inspirational objects. Thanks again for the magic seed you planted in a teenager when you were starting out 34 years ago. The chance that we reconnected after all this time attests to the subtle and enduring quality of your work.

Best Regards,
-Ray

PS, I'm bcc:'ing a whole mess of folks that they might know about your wonderful flutes too.

Hello and Happy Holidays!

My wife surprised me with a walking stick flute and I want to tell you it’s beautiful. I want to thank you for your craftsmanship and keeping the flutes affordable. I am one of those grew up on Kung Fu baby boomers and have always wanted one since watching David Carradine play his in the TV series Kung Fu. Now almost 50 and into Tai Chi, I guess it was time (LOL). Thanks again as it was a complete surprise to me and a wonderful Christmas present. I am already driving my wife and son crazy though they are impressed that I can even play it!

Thanks again, Amaury

Hi Linda,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the beautiful flute. I don't think I have ever seen my son so excited about a gift other than when he received a live bunny when he was 5 years old. You made his birthday!
Thank you again for you fine work.
Bill

I just wanted to let you know I received the replacement today. Thank you very much for being so accommodating, I very much appreciate it. I've been doing customer service related work for close to 20 years and it's hard to find the quality exhibited here, thank you very much again!!!

Steve

Linda,
I recently ordered a walking stick for my friend who is going to Nepal. I just wanted to thank you for the fast. friendly, professional service that you provided. I am incredibly pleased with the purchase. You are right, the inscription was perfect. I haven't given it to my friend yet, but I believe it is going to be a great blessing to her.

Thank you again,
God bless you!
Kimberly

Hi Linda,
Well... I decided to finally come back down from the high country and I have some pictures for you.

My walking stick worked wonderfully for me. Due to my malady I had a few days when I was very unsteady and it was my constant companion. Uphill, downhill, across fields of loose broken granite and water crossings it supported my weight without bending or any other concerns. I just can't express how much I had to trust it and it how well it held up.

Thanks again to you and Nick your support (literally and figuratively) and for such a great product.

Jay

Hi Linda

I received my cane this morning, 20 May. I am very impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the five star service provided by you.
Thankyou very much for the promptness in processing my order

regards
Mike
Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia

Recently, I was telling a friend the story of my adventure in the Great Sand Dunes National Park in 2005. I was backpacking alone, and I went far into the dunes one afternoon to camp. A storm came up that turned out to be far more severe than what was predicted to be an ordinary afternoon summer thunderstorm. I was unable to get my tent pitched, thunder rolled and the wind rose. I decided to bail out, but by this time, the wind was whipping up the sand to such a degree that visibility was extremely low. This was dangerous - some dunes have a 100' drop from the ridge where I walked, and contrary to popular belief, sand is not soft. I couldn't afford to get lost, and I couldn't afford to slip. Luckily, I had my trusty walking stick flute with the compass on top. I covered up all exposed skin, feeling like Lawrence of Arabia, and set off with the flute as my guide. The wind moaning through the flute was my only company, but I made it out safely, all thanks to your flute!

Jan

My new hiking sticks arrived this morning and I am very pleased after taking them on their maiden voyage. I called and talked with Linda last week and explained the trouble that I was having trying to find a hiking stick that worked well for me. I am 6'5" and I have broken several aluminum poles in the past. I needed a lightweight, and sturdy pole that was approximately 58 inches long. Linda said that she could do it, and have it in the mail by Saturday. I was a little skeptical but when they showed up today all I can say is WOW!!!! These hiking sticks are light weight, strong enough to handle difficult terrain, and thankfully just the right height for a man my size. I can't wait to take them out on a long hike. Thank you for all that you have done. I will gladly recommend Serenity Bamboo Flutes to everyone I meet on the trail.

Thanks again,

Jeremy

Hi,
Yesterday (1-28-09) my eagerly awaited new bamboo walking stick flute arrived at my doorstep. Upon opening the packing tube I was delighted to see that my order was filled correctly and that the new flute was a beaut, pardon the punning. Being a lover of music and a fumbler on stringed instruments such as guitar and ukulele, I enjoy the daily dose of music in my life. I could hardly wait to get my first tone, had never attempted to play a flute other than recorder and that is somewhat different. Persistence paid off and a sweet low note came out eventually. When I played my first scale I felt like a kid again (I'm 62). So now I have a new best friend and am looking forward to many hours of musical entertainment. Thanks a lot for the promptness of your service and the quality of your work.
Regards,
Robert

This note is long overdue but nontheless sincere.

I am writing to express my appreciation for the extra effort you made to make my custom flute. It exceeds my expectations. By making my flute with four holes and offsetting the lower two, it gives me both the tone I wanted while making it easier to play. My right hand was injured while serving in the military and the typically straight hole alignment was nearly impossible to manage so I am grateful for your willingness to break with convention and produce this flute for me. The tone is just right and the finish makes it a work of art. I couldn't have ask for more!

I use the flute in meditation and have found it to be very helpful in that.

Nick, I wish the best for you and your associates and am so appreciative of your extra effort on my part. May you continue to prosper.

Thanks again,
Keith

Linda,

my flute arrived and is gorgeous! (Inked Kokopeli key of A for my daughter) Nice Work. I'm impressed, enthused, and otherwise excited. Thank you. Details are exquisite. I'ts beautiful and it plays well. I ordered a flute and got a work of art.

Brian in Buffalo

I also bought you fifty song booklet, I was hoping to find Alice's Restaurant in there........ I'll have to work on that.
You can use this as a testimonial if you like.

I bought one of your walking stick flutes about a month ago and I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with it. The sound is beautiful and rich even though I am a novice flutist at best. It is very easy to play! The order process was smooth and I received my flute within a week of ordering it. I have since posted a video of me playing Naruto's Main Theme on Youtube with my walking stick flute. Check me out! LOL I'm so proud of myself! Thanks for a great product!

Lorraine J

Hello!
I wanted to let you know that I received my replacement flute today. Your customer service is superb and you guys stand behind your word and promises. I bought my bamboo flute primarily for stress relief and to re-enter playing musical instruments. I love how it feels and sounds! Nature could not have sounded any more beautiful! I am very pleased with my flute and I look forward to learning this wonderful instrument!

Sincerely,
Ryan.

Oh Joy,

Linda the cane is amazing. To put it in my lingo, its pimp. Its a real bummer that I'm only 20 and need a cane, but I wont be ashamed at all to sport this piece of art. And when I no longer need it I can donate it to my abuelita. Thanks again,

Rita.

Thank you so much for the flute, I am in heaven. I called a week ago after finding you on line via google, I talked to the nicest woman who actually played a few of the flutes so I could hear the note. I played bamboo flute and carried one throughout my travels from Albuquerque, to New York and beyond. It soothed my soul and is again, thank you so much, I cannot wait to order another. You are doing a great service to the world. Thank you.

Paul

Nick and Linda,

I thought you might like the attached pictures. They were taken on the Inca Trail in Peru hiking to Machu Picchu. The walking stick/flute was great! I shortened it by about 4" to suit me, inset a length of wooden dowel into the end and screwed in a smaller rubber tip. The grip is bicycle handlebar tape. It was an essential item of gear on the trip, and worked as a hiking stick as well as the treking poles others used.

It has been my practice to play "Georgia on my mind" on a flute during my travels; it happens to be one I can play well, and I'm from Georgia. I may have been the first to play this song at Machu Picchu, on your flute.

Thanks for this item that I will continue to use and treasure.

Mark

Dear Linda Barbadoro and staff of Serenity Bamboo,

We received our walking sticks today. They are just right! And to boot, they are nicely crafted. We do a lot of hiking on rocky trails and the bamboo stick with its stoppered bottom provides just the right traction. We used our first set of such sticks for at least six years. I'm sure we'll get years of use from these, too. Thanks so much for the sturdy and reasonably priced walking sticks.

John

Good afternoon, Serenity,

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my flute. It's been years since I've played, and it's been a delight to pick up something so simple yet beautiful in its appearance and sound.

My son and husband are amazed daily by the rich tones I'm able to produce with it.

Warm regards,

Diane T.

Dear Linda,

I loved the walking stick flute as soon as I saw it... and was so excited when it arrived. When I opened it (I found that it had cracked in the middle). I was very disappointed and immediately called the website. I was treated so nicely and was assured that a replacement would be sent immediately. I recieved the repolacement in just a few days and it was "perfect"......beautiful...and sounded heavenly. I love my flute and will be enjoying it for many years to come. Thank you so much for handling my problem so quickly..... I was astounded! All business people should take a lesson from you gays on the handling if customers complaints. You are "TOPS" in my book..!!

Thanks again...

William

Hi Linda

We got the 2 flutes today. Your walking stick and the 2 flutes have caused quite a disturbance . in our little world .
(Momma ) that's my pet name for my wife Cathy, The other HOBO . . And our room mate Darlene . Sure do love them . and a friend that plays side blown flutes really well . Played on the walking stick for about 2 hr. ( The G flute) Then at lunch time the post man came by with the 2 smaller flutes . well needless to say your flutes have made our day .

The E flute is just a little to big for me for right now . but I am sure that when I get use to playing the side blown flutes I will have no problems in Using my pinky finger for the bottom hole.

Not bragging !!! LOL But I can already play up and down the scales pretty good . (according to me )

JUST HAD TO LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW PLEASED WE ARE !!!!!!! THANKS
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I spoke with a very nice flute maker today on the ph. I think his name was Nick ? At your shop.
about ordering a couple moor flutes

I'll call you folks tomorrow or you call us .

Thank you again ever so much

bill Cathy and Darlene

a friend and satisfied customer

Dear Serenity Bamboo Flutes,

Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how happy I am with the bamboo flute I ordered from you. My dog chewed up a very special bamboo flute of mine a few weeks ago. I had purchased it at the Maryland Renaissance Festival about 15 years ago, and it really meant a lot to me. I immediately began searching for a replacement, and Google pointed me to you folks. Today I received my flute, and was amazed at the quality of finish and clarity of tone for such an inexpensive instrument. I really appreciate your craftsmanship, and I look forward to trying some of your other offerings in the future (particularly the walking stick flute). Thanks, and have a great day.

Sincerely,

Shane
Teacher of Gifted Students

I first saw your walking flute last December in Negril, Jamaica (the Caribbean) !!! A young man from Canada was playing it at a place called "Rick's Cafe". This is a place where many people (60 to 70 a night) would gather to see the sun set, buy drinks, and watch people dive off a short cliff to the ocean.

Well, that man played your flute beautifully, and easily became the center of attention that afternoon. He had all of us singing Christmas carols, and even Jamaican reggae. Everyone!! From the waiters working there, to some tourists would only knew the Japanese words to the music.

We also thought the flutes were Jamaican made, as bamboo was everywhere in the island. And we all wanted to buy one immediately!!! But he said that they were from your place, Serenity Bamboo, and even gave us your website.

So your flute brought alot of people together that afternoon. From all over the world. It was all a Kodak moment, but sorry that I do not have any pictures of this. Video and camera fell into the sea. That is another story, but not to worry. My wife will never let me forget it, no matter what!

Andrew

Linda I just received my flute yesterday and it is wonderful. I am so happy with the look of it and it has the sweetest sound one can ask for. Thank you I know I will be playing this flute forever.

Michael

Got the flute today. This is the best bamboo flute I own, no joke.
It's absolutely beautiful and sounds great. The intonation is
spectacular for a bamboo flute. I will definitely be buying more
flutes from you. Thanks!!

Jessica

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SENDING THE WALKING STICK HANDLE SO FAST. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

MY HUSBAND DOES NOT LIKE WALKING WITH A CANE, BUT THE WALKING STICK HE JUST LOVES. YOU AND I KNOW THAT THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE EXCEPT FOR WHAT WE CALL IT, BUT TO ME IT IS A GOD SEND AND I SINCERELY WANT TO THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE HANDLE HERE IN TIME FOR OUR SONS WEDDING TOMORROW.

THANK YOU AGAIN. GOD BLESS YOU.

DORIS

Linda: I recieved the cane today it is beautiful, great job. Now all I have to do is have my grandaughter teach me to play the flute. I hope to send some business your way when the other clowns see my cane. Again thank you for the special detail you put into my cane.

THANKS AND KEEP SMILING

RICH

Hi Linda & Nick,

I ordered the cane (w/ brass knob wherein I keep 2 Band-Aids and 2 Kleenex) on a Thursday and the cane arrived 2 days later. The choice was difficult between the cane flute and the walking stick flute. I like walking the dog, which includes sidewalks and fields, with a walking stick, but I've worn a cane for years and the walking stick would stand out a little when in the city. (I have a lower back problem that justifies my wearing a cane as I can't always tell when my back will go out.) So I went with the cane flute.

I've wanted a bamboo flute cane/walking stick for over 30 years as a result of my watching the TV series Kung Fu, and later, the film Circle of Iron (aka Silent Flute). It went along with the whole martial arts self-improvement thing. My wife knew about this so she agreed to let me indulge myself.

The cane is beautiful. I was a little worried that bamboo translated as flimsy. That is not the case. It feels good in the hand, has a really nice, smooth finish - and oh yeah - it plays music! I've tried different transverse flutes and fifes with no success. I know it's me. I'm no musician. In fact, I joked with my wife that if I could actually play a song [ a recognizable song as opposed to those random jazzy exercises :) ] within the month, it would justify my getting the walking stick. Well within the week, I was able to play what I remember from the Kung Fu theme, and Amazing Grace from the $3.00 song book that you offer. The explanation on blowing notes was key!

The bottom line is that the cane flute was so good, I felt at completely at ease ordering the walking stick flute. As I mentioned before, I'm no musician. The best I can do is 3 Christmas songs on a recorder (and most of 5 or 6 more Christmas songs). On a recent outing with friends, the walking stick flute held me up nicely during the "stare at the campfire portion of the evening". The Civil War came up as a subject and I figured it might be fun to try playing Amazing Grace for effect. The music was critiqued as sounding beautiful, by a rock musician who doesn't normally use words like beautiful. But the fire, the subject (U.S. Civil War), and not my playing but the deep, warm sound of the flute, moved him during our little history lesson.

In a time when affordable means cheap plastic or particle board designed to disappoint and keep markets open, it's nice to know that in Serenity Bamboo Flutes, affordable just happens to be a welcome adjective for an outstanding product. And this is coming from a man who's waited over 30 years for this happy meeting.

Wishing you much and continued success, I am Thankfully Yours,

Adam

Hello!
I recently purchased one of your beautiful bamboo flutes at the Phillidelphia Folk Festival and I just wanted to let you know how much I love it. I am the only one in my office during the day and there isn't much to do. However, now, I use my time to practice on my flute and I can hear myself improving everyday. Hope to see you next year at the fest! Thank you!

-Brianna

P.S.- You should come out with another book of songs for next year.

Dear Serenity flute folks(I forgot your names),
I bought a walking stick flute from you guys at the Manyunk show. My name is Dave, my wife was exhibiting her paintings, I am a potter and we chatted for a while at the show.
Nevertheless I wanted to tell you how much I love the flute. I walk with it and play it daily and it has become one of my most cherished things.
On a side note, I rubbed the entire flute with ultra fine steel wool which slightly softened the high gloss finish and made it feel like a baby's ass.
Thanks for making such a cool thing.
Dave

Dear Serenity Flutes,
I just purchased an inked bamboo flute in E from you at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and I wanted to let you know that it is a fantastic instrument with a great tone and response. I have about a dozen bamboo flutes from various makers, and this one is by far the best. Thank you!
Andrew

Nick, Just wanted to tell you that my dad LOVED his walking cane flute...what a great present for the 90 year old who has everything!

My brother, who is a harmonica player, has been serenading him until he learns some songs himself. Although it arrived surprisingly early, no matter how much I beg him, he is adament that he won't take it out and about to show it off until his actual birthday on October 24th...he promises that he is enjoying it in his apartment until then...

Thanks again for a lightning quick response!

Cele

Hi there ;)

I got my flutes today !!!! and WOW are they absolutely LOVELY! What a beautiful finish ! Cute idea with the compass on top too! ..a fine creative touch ! :)

The packaging is supurb as well, you take such care with details all around! Thanks for using 'tubes',, it'll come in handy when I wrap these for Xmass..

LUV the song book !! .. full o' dem ol' classics huwh! What really delighted me was seeing the song 'Summertime' in the book.. I LUV THAT SONG! Grew up loving that song, its so pretty.. so nifty to see it right thar in plain print for me to try to play on this flute..! many years have passed since I played a flute, and ,, my 'cake hole' muscles are NOT in shape,, (too much cake! bahah!)

Trying to get the second octave made my beagles look at me like I wus finally corked fur sure! Bahaha!.. the looks on their faces was just too funny ! Ron even took pictures of THAT moment!

They inspected my flute very closely, tried helping me blow into it, resulting in a bit of a face wash on my part,, cute..

These are so pretty, and the tone is really really pleasant as well.,, the two I'm

giving away are going to be a defiante HIT at Xmass time for sure :)

I can't wait to walk with it with my puppies! (I chose the thicker one in case I have to beat off coyotes lunging after my pups!... one did one time lunge after my little gal here, but we were on her before it wuz... *whew*!...

The post man commented on em as well ,,by the way,, thought they were pretty keen idea :)

Thanks so much again, and I will order more from you in the future,, I'm thinkin of ordering three more, but I'll get back to ya soon on that one :)

Sheryl

Calgary,AB, Canada

Dear LINDA,

Hooray!! The flute arrived today. THANKS AND WELL DONE. It surpassed my expectations; the photos in the website do not do any justice. I did not expect the flute to be so beautiful, and it is just right, the width of it, the length and the shape of it. AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, your painting on it is just perfect.

Thanks and I wish you all continuing success,

Peter

My new walking stick arrived yesterday -- it's 'right on ...'

You (and your husband, company staff, etc.) do indeed make a very high quality walking stick that I'll certainly put to good use on my numerous 'dog-walking' ventures.

Thanks again ...

Paul

To the nice lady that helped me and my son Conor (red haired 9 year old boy) - I am sorry I did not get your name, My son Conor and I greatly enjoyed meeting you yesterday at the street fair and thanks to you I am now able to progress on my new (first) transverse flute using the techniques you demonstrated. Now that I am no longer dependant on "whistle" flutes a whole new world of instruments is open to me and I look forward to building a larger flute collection......

Shane