Vibrance

EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF ART FORMS

Meet the Editors

- Kieran Dang

How to Draw Depth

- By Kieran Dang

The Burden of Expression

- By Kieran Dang

More Than “Lights Camera Action”

- By Adrian Martinez

Behind the Camera: A Deeper Look

- By Adrian Martinez

Which Dance Style Fits You?

- By Elizaveta Istomina

Behind The Curtain

- By Elizaveta Istomina

Intsruments Around the World

- By Jonah Mantoya

Doodle pages

- By Elizaveta Istomina

MEET THE TEAM

Elizavita Istomina Managing Editor

Liza is an enthusiastic freshman who is currently pursuing her passion in both dance and fashion. So far she’s begun work at her local dance studio and has been working hard at her school’s fashion design class. Her general focus has led her to want to learn more about the intricacies and greater depth of the Dance scene. She personally wishes to go into a career in dance in the future and hopes to take her own commitment to the next level. Her personal experience in dance has made her a great candidate to write in this magazine and we can’t wait to see where her future ventures takes her.

Kieran Dang Lead Designer

Kieran Dang is a talented, diverse and intelligent individual. Throughout the trials and tribulation faced in the creation of this magazine, he has remained vital to the success of the team. A natural born leader, Kieran has been the most reliable and straightforward teammate one could ask for. Outside of his academic prowess, Kieran sports multiple hobbies, such as art, tennis and playing video games. His favorite artists are Monet and Kandinsky.

Creative Lead

Adrian Martinez is the resident filmmaker, passionate in the creation of cinema. seperate from this, they also enjoy various other hobbies such as drawing, tennis, and reading. after graduation, Adrian wants to pursue a career in psychology and quantum physics, fueled by their curiosity of the unkown. Their favorite filmmaker is Wes Anderson.

Jonah Montoya is currently a freshman at LASA high school and wants to write about how music affects Austin. He enjoys things like listening to music, skateboarding,not doing work, and watching TV. Jonah is also talented at languages and is taking the Japanese course at his high school. After he graduates from high school he plans to major in music and possibly one day direct films. He can play the piano and has played in band. And enjoys the Ezine class because he likes interviewing, talking, and learning about people.

Jonah Montoya Editing Staff

Adrian Martinez

THE BURDEN OF EXPRESSION

What place does art have in the world?

BY KIERAN DANG

Physical art has been a staple of modern and past cultures as a means of entertainment for the masses in the form of a simple canvas with intricately woven lines and colors structured to form a beautiful image. The process that many artists use to create these works of art can vary wildly, from the type of brush they use to the type of canvas they paint on. As a whole, these different components of an artist’s style culminate in their unique ways of creating and interpreting art.

Marc Burkhardt has worked in the art industry for over 30 years for notable companies such as TIME, Amazon, Gucci, and other high-profile

companies. During an interview, Marc disclosed the many different struggles and joys that come with art, as well as why he chose art in the first place.

“I have never met a kid who doesn’t want to draw. But some of them don’t stop. And I was one of them. So I think I was always doing this. I don’t even know that there was anything that motivated me to do so, and yet, nothing has motivated me to stop doing it.” Marc spoke of his early motivations.

The creative process as it happens to vary from artist to artist is a very particular topic, as depending on the individual, their process can seem significantly different from one another,

“When you think of all these skills that have been lost, it’s only when they’re lost, that people really appreciate what it took to to create those things and develop those skills.”

-Marc Burkhardt

although one idea remains consistent throughout. That being said, editing is a major part of the overall way an artist makes their work. Being able to go back and revise a thought also helps the artist let their thoughts continue to flow from the creation to the changes being made.

The process of editing can be explained and done in many different ways. For example, one artist may go over previous edits made to their work while another may remove parts of their work completely; through these different methods, artists are able to improve and diversify their work.

We see this heavily expressed in another form of art, which is digital art, where the ability to erase and recreate any aspect of your art is at your fingertips with the help of one or two digital programs. With the proper skill and knowledge, you can edit practically anything to fit your intended design, given enough time.

And it’s with this emergence of new technologies such as AI-generated art and these new ways to create art digitally that the future of physical art seems uncertain, as the ability to create highly detailed art at will may be the thing that makes artists obsolete. However, when questioned about this fate, Brendan Shea seemed relatively unworried about this new dilemma.

“I think physical painting will always exist. For example, in the 1980s and even before the 1980s, a lot of people thought that painting was dead, that there was a new era of art, and that paintings were too limited. And then, when photography became a thing, it was the same type of talk. Why would paintings exist anymore if we can just photograph the world around us?”

Brendan is currently a part-time artist in Austin, TX, and overall has mixed feelings about the new wave of art.

“I think time and time again, painting is proven to be an activity that humans enjoy. So I don’t think it’s just going to disappear because new technologies are emerging.”

In the past year, painting employment has risen over 3% and still seems to be on a steady path of growth as more people begin to take up the profession due to the recent events of COVID-19, which forced people to take on a more sedentary lifestyle, opening up more artistic opportunities for a lot of people at home.

With this rise in new artists, however, comes the understandable problem of not knowing where to start, especially when it comes to finding your path on the way to starting a professional art career.

“I think one thing is trying to build a network of other creative people, like, you can’t make art in a vacuum, you need to be speaking with people about your work and talking to people about their work. It just helps you generate ideas,” says Shea.

Aside from the need to talk to others, artists also need to make sure to constantly produce art at a relatively high rate to maintain relevance in their respective communities. Because of this need to always look for new ideas to stay ahead of the curve, it’s not surprising that some artists face the challenge most do when working excessive amounts: burnout.

“I think the reality for a lot of artists today is that they have an art practice, but they also have to have a day job as it’s very rare for an artist to be able to make a living solely off of their work. So for me, I work my day job. And then I go to the studio after work to make my paintings. So physically, that is exhausting, but then also getting to the studio sometimes makes you feel like you’re already really tired. So it’s just getting yourself

Revel by Dawn Okoro

into the practice of showing up every day, which is important for me.” said Shea.

Currently, Shea is managing a part-time studio alongside his day job as a passive form of income, although the disappointing reality for most artists is the fact that surviving off of their art alone simply isn’t enough. With the rising popularity of painting and the increasingly exclusive nature of the art world, it can seem ever harder to find a big break for many artists.

Of the several artists we in-

terviewed, they all seemed to share a similar sentiment when it came to making it big in the art world. That being said, in order to really get yourself out there, you have to start by building a network of your own.

“I would say for the person to, immerse themselves in the kind of art they’re interested in just by being a part of the community; if possible, go to events, get to meet people in person, and take part in shows or whatever activities they can do to really become fully immersed in it, and then just stay persistent with it,” commented Dawn Okoro, a local Houston artist.

When it comes to networking, the promotion of your own material and the observation of others were big talking points among the interviewees, as the general consensus was that, in order to be known, you had to make yourself known. And with the ever changing landscape of art it’s also important to stay on top of the current trends and popular themes.

“And the creative process, especially within painting, is a lot of borrowing and a lot of simultaneous invention with people making similar moves with their paintings at the same time. Like, a few years back, a lot of people were doing drop shadows and that was a really big thing.” commented Shea.

In many different pieces of art we can see traces of past works reflecting in more modern pieces as with every work of art there will be some sort of past influence that can be referenced in a final product. Some like to think of this concept as the death of originality in that every aspect or style of art has been done before. This loss of originality, however, isn’t necessarily a bad thing as the constant recycling of material and ideas can come to be a way for artists to collaboratively explore different concepts and designs for their work.

“I’m inspired a lot by fashion photography, especially the images that I saw in magazines when I was growing up. A lot of that aesthetic sticks with me still. Like a lot of, say Versace ads, or Calvin Klein. It’s things like that take a lot of inspiration and how I pose my figures

Watch Your Step by Dawn Okoro

A photo of Marc Burkhardt’s studio while he was working on a gallery piece.

and, and do the compositions.” said Okoro on the topic of inspiration. Okoro’s compositions largely consist of a very vibrant style of art, as well as the fashion photography-esque style she mentioned in her interview. Since we know what types of art inspired her specific type of works we can really begin to grasp how impactful outside influences can be on one’s personal artistic choices.

The overall message of one’s artwork can also vary with the differences in the artist’s worldview and influences in general alongside their artistic choices. While many may attempt to convey a deeper meaning sometimes all that needs to be understood is a surface level appearance and reaction that the artist is trying to generate.

“I think it’s important to have a purpose or a concept, I guess, you describe it, you know, as being behind a piece. So I’m not just going to do a still life for a landscape, it’s there, there’s some symbolic story behind it. That said, I think it’s really important to sort of let an image live on its own.” This idea, while letting the artist get creative with how they convey their message on their own, also provides the viewer with the creative liberty to interpret the art in a way that resonates with them on a personal level as opposed to viewing art in a 2 dimensional way through only one perspective.

As a whole though, art is a fascinating form of human expression and creativity as it has continued to stand the test of time and evolve with us as a civilization.

“It’s important to have a purpose or a or a concept, I guess, you describe it, you know, as being behind a piece. So I’m not just not just going to do is still live for a landscape, it’s there, there’s some symbolic story behind it. That said, I think it’s really important to sort of let an image live on its own.”

-Marc Burkhardt`

While the evolution of art as a medium has created a diverse community and workforce, the reality of it is that the number of people who are able and or allowed to make it in such an exclusive space is limited to an extreme extent. In spite of that fact, art as a medium is extremely rewarding as a hobby and job for many who partake in it with the amount of freedom it provides the artist and the endless possibilities that stem from putting lines on a canvas.

How to Draw:

By: Kieran Dang

Throughout the history of art, the use of depth has been an essential key element to all works, from the greats such as Michelangelo to your neighbor’s 6-year-old, as it is absolutely necessary for any and all things 3D or realistic. This quick guide will give you a basic idea of how to learn one of the most important skills for any artist and maybe even provide a little bit of fun.

1. Give your subject or image a third dimension if it doesn’t already as doing so adds an entirely new layer of depth to the overall look of the drawing or painting.

2. Add directional lighting through shading to your subject and background as this will also help give the viewer a sense of direction in you final product but also helps give you a sense of how you should draw shadows.

3. Add a horizon point to your photo if you’re drawing a landscape or want to draw something from one or multiple perspective points if you choose to do so.

4. Adding onto the previous step but in a more generalized way you want to try to scale your subject and drawings to scale to add a sense of distance even if you aren’t using a horizon point.

5. Creating an element of focus and value within your works can not only add a more natural look and feel to your art in general but it can also help define what is the foreground and what is the background as well.

More than “lights camera action”

The enigmatic world of the film industry brought to light

By Adrian Martinez

it’s viewing the newest blockbuster in Alamo Drafthouse, or re-rere-watching a family favorite film in the comfort of your own living room, we all enjoy the beauty that movies provide. They make us laugh and cry, inspire us and teach us.

However, there’s so much more to

Whetherthese cinematic works of art than the average watcher is aware of. The intricacies that go into creating the films we all know and love are vast and it is far from a one person job. In fact, if you name any type of cinema that you enjoy, it is a guarantee it took a team of dozens to put that together. There is an unimaginable amount of effort and creativity that takes place behind the camera that is important for the viewer to both know about and appreciate.

Yuta Yamaguchi, an Austin-based cinematographer, has been in the film industry for over 15 years, working with accomplished actors such as Robin Wright in his films, and winning awards in multiple film festivals. He has also worked with companies such as Dell, McDonalds, and MTV. In an interview, Yamaguchi shared an insider perspective on the process of making a film, as well as his favorite parts of being in the business.

“It’s working with different people, because everybody brings different strengths. So even though the medium is all about the director, their vision, it’s also all about all the collaborators that come to help make that vision and the communal feeling you get when you’re working with other people.” said Yamaguchi. “Through all the sharing of ideas and collaboration, it becomes anything better than you could imagine. I feel like on a [feature] film, everybody on that crew [becomes] like a family living together for like a few months.”

Getting to that step in filmmaking isn’t an easy task, however. Before anything can happen, one requires a vision. Filmmaking is an art, and just like drawing, dance and music, it requires dedication, creativity and passion to truly succeed. Yet, that’s easier said than done. To reach the top, you must be able to put all of yourself into the art you create, be able to dive into your universe, and be able to, at the end of the day, still love your job.

“I think filmmaking is hard enough. So if you don’t find something of yourself from the work, then you’re probably not going to

do a good job, or you won’t put in the effort that’s required to make it.” said Yamaguchi.

Another director who we had the honor of interviewing was Steve Acevedo. A seasoned veteran in the film business, being a part of it for almost 2 decades, winning many awards, creating a feature film in his own house, and working with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio. During an interview, he also gave insight to the roses and thorns of creating films.

“If you want to pursue this as a career, you have to love it. And while

there are some people who hit big quickly, it’s more of a marathon than it is a sprint. So it might take, you know, 20 years before you get your break, right, you might have to grind for 20 years before you get that opportunity,” said Acevedo about the hard work that goes into this profession. “There were some years where I was very thin on money, I wasn’t making very much, but I just kept pushing.”

Even if you are lucky enough to make it, the difficulties don’t stop there. Having a good work-life balance is essential in all professions, but even more so in film.

“I’ll tell you, it’s up and down. The whole idea of the artist’s struggle, you know, is open to more than just film, you know, anything that’s a creative outlet that someone tries

photo courtesy of Steve Acevedo

“I think filmmaking is hard enough. So if you don’t find something of yourself from the work, then you’re probably not going to do a good job, or you won’t put in the effort that’s required to make it.” - Yamaguchi

to do as a career comes from that artist’s struggle. And the struggle is not in doing the art because that’s what we love to do,” commented Christian Nelson, Production Services manager at the Austin Film Society, or AFS. “this is what we could stay up past midnight doing, but we have to learn that we can’t always do that and need to retain this balance to stay healthy.”

All of these disclaimers may make simply starting out seem like a daunting task, and one that may not even be a promising career choice. In fact, it may even seem deterring to the point that it may leave you wondering who in their right mind would ever go into a field like this.

On the contrary, creating film is more accessible than ever for the average person, and social media platforms that specifically promote video content, such as Youtube and TikTok, have made the growth of moviemaking exponentially higher.

“Everyone now has a portable film studio in their pocket,” said Acevedo on the matter.

Does this mean all of these films are the next blockbuster? No. But everyone needs to start somewhere. And nowadays, everyone can start somewhere. Whether it’s a crappy camera from when the dinosaurs still roamed (the 90s), your personal iphone, or even a shiny new Canon camera you got cause you’re the favorite grandchild, developing that love for filmmaking is easier than ever. While, yes, the movies you start with aren’t going to make you millions, beginning is the first step to reaching your goal.

“The thing that is easy to kind of gloss over is that it’s still a lot of work. And it’s really hard to make something cohesive. And, you know, you gotta make a lot of small stuff you know, and practice and fail and make bad sh*t before you can start making true art of cinema,” commented Acevedo on starting out.

But, through all this, how does one make the jump from making movies with an iphone to getting into the film scene? There is a difference between that iMovie you made last Tuesday, using the first take of everything and shooting it at the neighborhood park and carefully crafting a film with professional technology, crew, editing, and locations.

“I think my biggest advice is to find your community. It takes a village to make a phone call… I think Austin has that like young filmmakers that are supportive of each other. So go to events, be involved with the local film community, just, you know, provide help to other people, other filmmakers, and they’ll help you.” said Yamaguchi when questioned about tips for starting out filmmakers.

The film industry is a more vast and complicated place that anyone can fathom. And while not all sunshine and rainbows, it is a community of people who are intelligent, creative, and above all, love their job. They pour blood sweat and tears into the motion pictures that we all adore, so the next time you see a movie, you can now take a look at the credits, and fully appreciate each and every one of those names.

photo courtesy of Yuta Yamaguchi

“Thats a wrap!”

Photo by SirusVisuals on Unsplash

Behind the Camera:

2nd Assistant Camera

Key Grip: the head of lighting, works closely with the DP to set up the right lighting for each shot.

(2nd AC): the one with the famous clapperboard. they are also in charge of keeping track of all the camera and sound files.

PRODUCER: initiates everything. In charge of hiring and firing, plus hires director. Most importantly, they create a space for artists to do their best work.

Assistant Director (AD): this is the role that makes most of the callouts (including QUIET ON SET). they’re the manager of the film.

Camera: A Deeper Look

What a viewer sees of a film is a fraction of what actually happens to get that film made. In fact, it is almost a guarantee that there are more people behind the camera than in front of it in any given production. There are an endless amount of roles available to fill on a film, but these are the ones that you can guarantee are on set every time.

Director of Photography

(DP): This is the one who decides the shot and works closely with the director to get it perfect.

director: the one with the vision. oversees all creative aspects of a film. their only callouts are “action” and “cut”

BEHIND THE CURTAIN

The Freedom and Limitations of Dance

By: Elizaveta Istomina

“It was just something that I never stopped wanting to do. So I figured I should just try to figure out how to make money doing it. So I just auditioned for as many companies as I could. Made my chances as best I could.”

he lights are blinding. There are hundreds of people

watching you, but you can’t make out any of their faces. Your body is finally at its limit.

As with many other careers in sports, dance, although it might not be considered a sport, dance is a hard profession to get into. It is financially, physically, and mentally taxing. While your body is doing one thing, your brain is several steps ahead. The amount of practice that goes into one show is immense. Dancers train most of their lives, starting at a young age and retiring earlier than most others. For a profession in dance, you have to be prepared to perfect your movements for several hours a day, look at yourself in the mirror almost every second that you practice, and perform with the honed down skills you earned

and be ready to put on a show no matter what is happening in the moment. Some career pathways in dance are easier to get into than others. “There’s a bunch of different pathways to go. They’re all very different as far as time commitments, expectations, and income. So it all kind of varies on that as well. So you kind of have to figure out where your passion is,” said Dianne Stoffel, the owner of a competitive dance studio in Buda, Texas. Going into different fields of dance would mean different responsibilities to take care of, but sometimes they can overlap too.

“You have to be really ded-

icated,” said Kirsten Kemp, a former professional ballet dancer. “I think the most important thing is to have a professional attitude.” Vivien Farrell, a current professional dancer in the Ballet Austin Company, expressed her thoughts on the standards that go into having dance as a profession. Even though the two things that were said are different, they still portray the same kind of attitude and characteristics that you should have in dance.

Most professionals start training early in their lives, working hard to eventually compete on stage for the chance to win scholarships and awards. Like many of the kids that

aspire to be professional dancers in their futures Vivien Farrell started dancing at a young age. In spite of the fact that she trained a lot growing up, she still managed to balance her dance and social life. When she grew up, she finally made her dream a reality. Vivien tried out for a ballet company and started performing. Some people might lose what they once had or even not understand why dance is something that people enjoy professionally. “It’s probably the freedom of expression,” said Vivien. “And since I was like a little kid, it was something I always dreamed of. So it feels like I’m still doing that super fun hobby, but now I’m getting paid as an adult.” For some, it is just something that makes them happy.

Kirsten Kemp, a former professional ballerina who currently works part-time as a ballet instructor at Balance

Dance Studios in Austin. As a person who used to do it full-time professionally, there are many things that could be reflected on.

A successful career in dance is something to be proud of, and that is exactly how Kirsten

deal with a lot of people thinking that I wasn’t intelligent because I am an artist... You know, people have all sorts of misconceptions. But what I was most proud of or how I felt about it is that I was very proud that I knew what I wanted to do since I was little and I did it, and it’s so hard to make it.” While what the public sees more often is a performance on stage with costumes, makeup, and lights all ready, most of a dancer’s time is spent in rehearsals and technique classes. While many might not enjoy it that much in the beginning, they still come to enjoy their lives filled with learning dances and rehearsing them with others.

felt about her time as a professional. “I was very proud, and I still am doing it part-time. I’m very proud of it, and some people don’t get it.” Kirsten said as well, “I did have to

“It’s hard on the body. In training, the schedule is extremely rigorous. Everything was extremely strict in my training.” explained Laura Osburn, a dance teacher and former professional ballerina. Dance

A photograph in Brooklyn Heights, NY. Photo by Leon Liu.

is very taxing on the body, and some risks do come with that: “Everyone gets injured at one point, and most dancers, if you’ve been a professional for a few years, you’ve had at least one surgery.” Kirsten explained. Even though there is pain that goes into dance and more than just physical pain, there is also a reason why so many people stay in dance. “A lot of dancers struggle with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem because it’s very high stress, and it’s a very competitive field. Now at its best, if you have good support and if you really do have good mental health, it’s very joyful and amazing, and there’s a reason why we do it.” Kirsten commented, “And performing is so joyful. And for the most part, we stay in it because the joy outweighs the pain, but it’s very hard... It’s weird to be so strong but also to have used your body so much that you literally need new joints”. For a professional dancer their schedule can vary depending on their company but but what stays the same for most is that after a long day of training and working, they go home, and while they might be sore, they still enjoy what they do and come home to take care of

their bodies so that they can continue to do it every day. Many people who are just starting off might get tired of aches and pains in the muscles, but for those who have done it for a long time, it isn’t so bad. “I used to dread going to work after having, like, an exhausting day. But now I’ve kind of trained myself. Now I just think about being able to try to stay very present and do the best I can for the next day,” said Vivien. “I try to, if I know I had a really rough day, I can tell I’m going to be sore or I’m already going to try to go to bed as early as possible to try to get my muscles to heal,” Vivien suggested for those who are still in the state of figuring out how to take care of their bodies after long practices. Another problem dancers often face is a lack of recognition, because of which, can lead to a multitude of personal complications. A dancer’s financial situation is a difficult one, depending on the dancer’s company and line of work in dance. Many strive to be at the top of the industry, to perform on big stages, and have many people watch them but not everyone can make it. While that is the reality, it’s not so bad when you do what

you’ve always wanted to do your entire life.

“I think across the country it’s been just like the starving artist, like that stereotype you hear. There’s not a crazy amount of money in dance and ballet, especially since ballet is not necessarily a popular thing for young people to go to,” explained Vivien. When starting off, people will need the support of their families to make it work. Many would also need to do work outside of dance too. “It’s exhausting, and you don’t make a lot of money, but that does get better once you do have a more established contract. But that takes time, and you are still living around the poverty line wherever you are.” Kirsten explained. There are also fears and worries that pressure the minds of many dancers. Professionals work for a company and perform for the company, but they dance for themselves. Their dreams and goals outweigh their fears.

Not having control over all the things happening on stage is definitely scary and oftentimes worrisome, but when it’s over, it wouldn’t matter because it stays with you.

“When I was a student, sometimes I would blank on stage.

When you get really nervous and my mind would just go blank, and I forget where I am or what the steps are,” said Vivien, as well as following up with “These days I’m 26 now,and maybe once every few shows, it’ll happen. But now I’m able to snap out of it a little bit quicker. But it still scares the daylights out of me when it happens and I get lost on stage.” It gets better the longer you train and the more you focus on the things that are the most important.

Performing onstage is something many people are scared of, but for a dancer, it can be one of the most fulfilling moments in your life. “The moments where I would feel totally present on stage, and I would feel the energy coming through me of my passion for what I was doing, and I could

feel that the smile that I had on my face was bringing a smile to other people’s faces.” Kirsten explained how she felt on stage. “It’s just those moments of, honestly, magic. Like, I can’t believe I’m right here, right now, on this stage. And the story that we’re telling feels so real that those are the moments that were my favorites.” said Kirsten. Those aspiring to be professionals in dance should keep an open mind and learn from the experiences of others. Strive for your dreams and remember why you do it, and if you’re ever thrown off your path to a professional career, keep going but keep an open mind. No one ever knows what it will be like when you reach it, but go out and experience it. Some are made for a professional life in dance while others are not, but that is not always a bad thing.

“I was very proud, and I still am doing it parttime. I’m very proud of it, and some people don’t get it.”

Kids waiting backstage for the performance to begin. Photo by Kazuo Ota.

Photo by Kazuo Ota.

Which Dance Style

The earliest documentation of dance is from 9000 year-old cave paintings in India, but some could argue that it could have originated in Egyptian caves around 5300 years ago. Dance was first primarily used for religious and celebratory purposes. Over the years dance has evolved from a way of passing down stories into medieval dance styles and to the wide variety of dance styles we know now. Take this quiz to find out what dance style you would enjoy the most.

By: Liza

What genre of music are Instrumental Pop

Do you enjoy slow or fast music? Do you naturally have more sass?

fast slow yes no

Is your balance good?

Are you flexible?

Do you enjoy competition? Do you like full movements more dance?

Do you like to flip?

No Yes

Style Fits You?

are you most interested in?

Rap/Hiphop sad/slow sass? Do you have a lot of energy? Do you show a lot of emotion? yes no no yes

full body more in Are you good at pretend acting?

Are you flexible? Do you like full body movements more in dance?

Instruments Around The

By Jonah Montoya

Ukulele Trumpet

The ancestors of ukeleles were invented around parts of Eastern Europe, Around 1879 when colonists from peru arrived in Hawaii is when the first ukelele was invented

The earliest records of trumpets are from 1500 B.C., Eqyptian Tombs seeming to be made of silver and bronze. there were also other versions of this instrument were found in China and Northern Europe

The WORLD

Kalimba Flute

The orgins of the kalimba date around 3000 years ago, in Africa. In contrast to to the modern Kalimba’s blades being medal, the orginal were made from bamboo.

The oldest flute was found in china and is believed to be form 900 B.C, however some are found in germany and are said to be around 35,000 years old