Using the flute as a tool to demonstrate the various views on the world that all people have, Spot demonstrates that reality is perceived differently by all peoples, and that no viewpoint is without merit. He also makes available classroom presentations on Native American music, and provides a Native American flute program as an alternative to other wind-instrument programs provided at the elementary school level. There are also flutes available at a very low cost to schools in addition to an instructional video teaching Native flute skills to elementary level students. This is a presentation for Native and non-Native alike, demonstrating the differences in cultures, and how each culture may benefit from the other. This presentation also discusses the cycles of life, the boundary process for teens, and values of various cultures across the continent.
Handouts are available.
In addition to these programs, Douglas also visits schools for handicapped and challenged children providing musical instruments for an hour of fun, and team work. Helping children release energies via the use of drums, shakers, and other percussion instruments, Spot truly gets a kick out of working with the youth. Children from all over the country send him letters, photos, and small gifts to show how they enjoy time with him as well. One group of students in Massachusetts made a music video about their school, using Spot's music as a backdrop throughout the project. Solo presentations consist of solo flute, and occasional background pieces of music with flute played over them.