In this episode of The Observatory, Guillermo Martinez joins the show to discuss the flutes that he makes and how they transform lives on a deep level. Hear how Guillermo got into music, the artists that influenced his musical journey, how he got into making musical instruments, and the easiest way to play the flute. He also shares his journey into drumming, the different music that connects your body with the ethereal space, and how music calms the mind in all the chaos of the world.
 
Timestamps

[01:09] Guillermo Martinez’s background information
[04:19] How Guillermo got into music
[07:23] The artists that influenced Guillermo’s musical journey
[18:30] The importance of breath control in playing the flute
[20:01] The easiest way to play the flute
[22:44] Different flutes for different purposes
[24:12] Guillermo’s thoughts on the different frequencies
[41:22] The music that is connected to the ethereal space
[47:18] Can music calm your mind in all the chaos of the world?

Notable quotes:

• “Intent is important. You have to build your skills, diaphragm, breath control, and fingering to play flutes.” - Guillermo Martinez [17:26]
• “You are playing properly when your mind is not present.” - Guillermo Martinez [18:08]
• “It takes thoughts to bring things into form. Without thoughts, nothing will ever come into form.” - Scott Wright [44:12]

Relevant links:

Guillermo Martinez Website: https://www.quetzalcoatlmusic.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000044892238
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quetzalcoatl13/

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