Music in the Woods

A celebration of trees

Music in the Woods is a limited collection of 15 unique instruments, each one a celebration of a certain tree. All four sides of each drum feature aluminum panels, hand-painted in vibrant acrylics by Jerri Lisk. The chosen song wood is Honduran Rosewood, harvested over 40 years ago and selected for its prized musical character.

The instrument

Fine acoustic character

Honduran Rosewood

Dalbergia stevensonii

One of the most sought-after wood species for its musical qualities. These trees were harvested 40+ years ago and imported by Rico Franklin, widely-known for bringing instrument-grade Rosewood to the United States.

painting the trees

Hand-painted aluminum

Jerri's specialty, each instrument features a unique set of tree-centric sketches, colored with vibrant acrylic paints.

Musical exploration

14-Keys

Known for beautiful sound and a nearly two-octave range, arranged in familiar chord groupings, the Concert Chorded 14-Key is wonderful for free musical exploration, yet designed for purposeful advanced song play.

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Each purchase plants trees

Supporting reforestation in Honduras

One Tree Planted works with a global network of partners who are knowledgeable about local ecology. They only plant tree species, grown in nearby nurseries, and planted when conditions are optimal for tree survival.

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The artists

Jerri Lisk

Jerri infuses hand-drawn sketches onto sanded aluminum sheets with vibrant acrylic paints. Each piece begins with a meticulous line drawing, which then serves as the foundation for layering colors that mirror the simplicity found in nature's design.

“Nature serves as my ultimate inspiration. Among all the subjects I capture, trees hold a special place in my heart. Their essence is defined by clean, uncomplicated lines, and they become my favorite models.”

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Michael Thiele

Owner and founder of Hardwood Music Company, Michael designs and builds handcrafted melodic tongue drums from wood chosen for their fine aesthetic and singular acoustic character.

“The acoustic aesthetic of wood has enchanted me ceaselessly since the first moment I heard a piece of it ring. I tune a board for the simple purpose of hearing it ring and putting some songfulness to its voice. When we hear it we are given with a sense of wonder and delight.”