At Artisan Instruments, we create non-traditional musical tools that empower people of all ages and abilities to explore rhythm, build confidence, and express themselves freely. What started as one man’s obsession with flute-making became a journey of craft, healing, partnership, and purpose — all grounded in nature and driven by curiosity. Our instruments aren’t just built to sound beautiful — they’re built to change lives.
Kristian had been a musician all his life, but years spent traveling for work left little time to play. When he returned to a steady rhythm, it all came rushing back. A job at a local drum shop reconnected him to his passion, and the moment he picked up a native-style flute, everything changed. He fell in love with its sound, its soul — and with it, discovered an unexpected new obsession: instrument making.
With no formal training, Kristian began crafting flutes from PVC pipe, purely out of curiosity. He had never seen himself as a maker — only a player — but something inside shifted. Making became meditation. As his skills grew, so did his vision. He explored woodworking, metal, plastics and sound. And then, something even bigger happened.
