The instrument commonly known as the didgeridoo originates in the ceremonial traditions of the Aboriginal peoples of Northern Australia — with many diverse Nations, communities, and language groups, each holding their own names and cultural practices surrounding the instrument. The word “didgeridoo” is widely used today as a general term to describe this family of instruments. I acknowledge and respect the Indigenous communities who are the original custodians and cultural stewards of these traditions.

I am not Aboriginal, and I do not come from those lineages. I do not claim cultural authority or connection to Aboriginal practices. At the same time, I hold a sincere respect for the cultures from which this instrument comes, and I approach that relationship with care — with a willingness to learn, to listen, and to engage responsibly where connection is appropriate and welcomed.

The instruments I build are not traditional ceremonial instruments of Aboriginal culture. They are contemporary expressions shaped by my own craft and experience. I create them for musical exploration, for sound and healing practices, and as tools for personal growth and self-inquiry. They are often used in modern ceremonial and reflective contexts, and this exists apart from the sacred ceremonial roles the instrument holds within its culture of origin.

I am a craftsman and an explorer. My work is rooted in relationship — with form, with sound, and with the living experience of the instrument. The instruments I build are shaped by listening — to the voice of the instrument, to the people who play it, and to the experiences it brings to life.

I believe that everything carries an innate sacredness, and that sacredness is revealed through the way we hold and relate to it. For me, respect is not a label — it is a practice. It is honesty about origins, clarity about distinctions, and care in the way I work.

I approach this craft with humility and ongoing reflection, and I remain committed to transparency about the place my work holds within the broader story of this instrument.