The ocarina is a beautiful vessele flute instrument that is believed to have existed since the dawn of humanity as it is commonly made of clay; however, the modern ocarina we know today was invented in 1853 by a 17-year-old musician named Giuseppe Donatiis.
If you’re new here, hi! I’m Nostalgia. While I took music all through school and watched many musical programs, I wouldn’t have known about this instrument if not for Pokemon 2000, as the instrument was used to summon the legandary Lugia. I was reminded of it way later in 2014 when I wanted to get back into music as an adult, but wasn’t sure to restart something I dabbled in (keyboard, drums, clarinet, viola), or to try something new. As an anime fan, Zelda regularly comes up in the community, epecially the game “Ocarina of Time”, so I considered the instrument. I personally always love unique or uncommon hobbies like parkour and archery. I bought my first plastic focalink then and was eager to play. Unfortunately, living in a small apartment with my family made it a little embarrasing to practice, so years after, I picked up electric guitar which is pretty quiet unplugged, and pursued my childhood band dream. I created an anime/jpop cover band full of rookies like myself, and thus our name, Chromatic Dreamers.
Fast forward to 2025, the dream came to life, and I got to do a few more gigs after that. I then had a spiritual awakening and returned to my faith. I wasn’t sure what church to go to, but a church plant in the city reached out to me and I served there for 8 months. I then joined a local baptist church. They were eager to have more musicians, but I didn’t feel guitar would suit hymns well, thus me dusting off my ocarina and learning to read sheet music more proficiently. After a bout 5 months, I finally had the guts to try the clay one I bought on Amazon. I know Amazon ocarinas have a bad rep, but I knew which brands and models to avoid. Since I had something reputable to compare it to, I didn’t find it half bad. Fast forward almost another year, and I considered playing in other places or event creating a service, and if a better instrument could make me sound better, or even allow me to work on other techniques like vibrato, it would be worth the investment.
So that leads to now (July 2026). I previously browzed the big brands (Songbird, STC), but I liked the designs from Stein the most. However, with their $36 default shipping cost, it would be stupid to buy just one, thus me waiting a little longer as I was preparing to move and had to put my finances elsewhere. But yes, I ordered 2 ocarinas, and their total was $209 USD total still came up to $248 CAD. For reference, the one I got from Amazon was only $40, free next day shipping. And trust me, I know that’s still a good deal. If I played another instrument like flute or saxophone, a starter instrument starts at $500, but I was getting 2 reputable ocarinas for half that cost. But I think it still kinda sucks that I can’t walk into a store and see, feel, or even try out an ocarina before I buy it. My first guitars were bought second hand, then curb pick up during the pandemic, but my favourite guitar was the one I got to see randomly while browsing, and once I felt it in my hands, I couldn’t let it go.
…But perhaps there was a small shop in my city, and I just wasn’t aware of it. I’ve been a passive lurker in The Ocarina Network for a while, and I would regularly see some new and beautiful designs on there. I wasn’t sure if these were colletors or makers, but I knew these weren’t what I saw on the top 3 websites. So I submitted a question….did they have a reputable list of sellers, and/or did they know of any sellers i my city. The answer to both was unfortunately ‘no’. I mentioned in my post that if there wasn’t a list, I would make one because that’s what my blog is all about. Creating resources and filling the hole in learning materials for beginner musicians like myself who can’t find what they need, whether it was Japanese music theory, tips on how to start a band, or a list of band rehearsal studios in my city, I dug hard to make it easy for others to find.
A special thanks to Sweet Potato Flutist (@sweetpotatoflutist) for dropping a list of sellers and links on my post as it allowed me to dive right and extract other information to make this a comprehensive article. She plays the ocarina along with other wind instruments, so check out her Instagram or Youtube if you have the time! It was a plesant surprise coming across another black female otaku gigging musicians like myself, as we’re a super rare breed! 😛
As always, I will be taking the time to reach out to every seller on this list for permission, preferred bio/photos, and instructions on how to order if they are a smaller business. If you are a seller/maker and would like to be included, please email me: chromaticdreamers@gmail.com.
Anyways, let’s get to it!
Aketa Ocarina
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According to Google/The Ocarina Network forum, “Founded in 1928, Aketa is a legendary Japanese ocarina manufacturer famous for creating the world’s first fully chromatic 12-hole ocarina in 1948. Crafted from select Japanese clay, these instruments are celebrated for their distinctive, earthy, and mellow sound compared to modern, highly precise western designs” *****
They don’t appear to have an actual shop, but you can find resllers on eBay and other websites.
Anemoni (Tom Vanopphem) [Japan]
WEBSITE: https://www.tomvanopphem.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
“Born in 1990 in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. At the age of 8, he discovered the ocarina through the popular Japanese video game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. For many years, he believed it was only a fictional instrument that existed within the game, but he was deeply fascinated when he learned that it was real. Tom began playing the ocarina in 2004 and specializes in the triple ocarina, a multi-chamber instrument that allows for a much wider musical range than a standard ocarina.
He has performed internationally across Europe and Asia, including appearances in France, Italy, China, and Indonesia, earning high praise. His first visit to Japan came in 2014, after being invited to perform at a concert in Kobe. Captivated by Japanese culture, scenery, and the warmth of the people, he originally planned only a short stay but eventually decided to settle permanently in Japan. In the summer of 2018, he released his first self-produced album On My Way. On September 22, 2021, he made his major debut with Universal Music Japan through the official album Bittersweet, featuring ocarina interpretations of songs by the legendary Japanese band DREAMS COME TRUE. The project was officially recognized and supported by the band themselves. He also performed the ocarina parts and recorded multiple tracks for the Japanese TV drama Aozora Beer (NHK). He has appeared on numerous popular television programs, introducing the charm of the triple ocarina to a wide audience.
During his years in Japan, Tom had the rare opportunity to study directly under Hatano Toho (波多野杜邦), the inventor of the triple ocarina. Under his guidance, Tom learned the art of ocarina making and now handcrafts his own instruments, which he sells under his original brand, Anemoi Ocarina.”
Bretti [United States]
WEBSITE: https://brettimusic.com/shop/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
“Fine, handmade, professional-class wooden xun, ocarinas, and gemshorns.”
Casper Ocarina
WEBSITE: Casper Ocarina – https://www.facebook.com/CasperOcarina
FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE
Colombo Ocarinas (ocarinas clacol) (Italy)
WEBSITE: http://www.clacol.it/
YOUTUBE
Dinda Ocarina (Thailand)
WEBSITE: https://dindaocarina.com/
“The ocarina is an ancient musical instrument that has been around for more than 10,000 years from archaeological finds. The earliest era was only a terracotta whistle by the Maya. It’s a toy for children. Make a special sound Fae. Currently, it has been developed to have universal notes that can be played together with other instruments. by developers all over the world I also love the unique sound and shape of the Ocarina. And when I was an art student, I worked in ceramic art and studied and understood the process of creating ceramic works very well. Besides, I was able to play music since childhood. I got to know Ocarina on the first day. With a friend’s recommendation, try making Oricana. I started studying and later found out that it was an Ocarina. From the first day I got to know you I’ve been doing it until today. When I make clay that can have sound I enjoy and relax. It’s something I can’t stop. Ocarina’s world is still very wide and deep.”
Empty Instruments (Italy)
OLD WEBSITE: https://www.emptyinstruments.it/
NEW WEBSITE: huacaocarina.com
FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE
“My name is Giuseppe Siggia , I was born in 1987 and grew up in Turin, Italy. Since I was a child, music has been a fundamental part of my life. At twelve, I began studying classical guitar, a path that opened the doors to an ever-expanding universe of sounds and, over the years, led me to explore instruments from very different cultures and traditions. Over time, I’ve developed a passion for ethnic instruments and flutes from around the world, studying and playing the bansuri, recorder, didgeridoo, numerous percussion instruments , and many other instruments. This ongoing musical exploration has led me to develop a multi-instrumentalist approach, always driven by curiosity for new timbres, new performance techniques, and new expressive possibilities. At the same time, I have created various artistic projects and musical collaborations, ranging from rock groups to electronic productions, up to sound experiments in which acoustic instruments and timbre research merge into a personal language.
Alongside music, I’ve always cultivated a strong passion for the visual arts . Drawing and painting have accompanied me since childhood, and over the years, this exploration has naturally extended to sculpture and ceramics, allowing me to combine artistic expression, craftsmanship, and experimentation. Although the Huaca is now the heart of my research, my work is not limited to this instrument. In my workshop, I also make single ocarinas, ceramic flutes, and other experimental instruments, maintaining the same artisanal approach and attention to quality construction. My first encounter with the Huaca dates back to 2012, when a friend introduced me to an instrument made by American ceramist Teri Sugg, which I had purchased in the United States a few years earlier. It was an experience that profoundly changed my way of thinking about wind instruments. I was immediately fascinated by its deep timbre, the harmonies produced by the multiple chambers, and the ability to create soundscapes completely unlike those of the instruments I had played up until that point. It was an instrument that seemed to breathe with the player. I’d never experienced anything like it.
Gosselink (France)
WEBSITE: https://musiquedeterre.fr/en/instruments/
Hind Ocarina (United States)
WEBSITE: https://hindocarina.com/
“Charlie Hind grew up on St. Simons Island, Georgia. He first began experimenting with making wind instruments in 1975 while a student at the University of South Carolina, where he later received a Master’s degree in music education, with an emphasis in clarinet and viola. Over the years he has designed and built recorders, flutes, xylophones, panpipes, and since 1982, has concentrated on a wide variety of ocarinas, which he sells worldwide through this online shop and gallery. Since 1975 his constant experimentation with wood and sound has resulted in the creation of many new and unique musical instruments. In 1985, after designing and building a pipe organ, he was inspired to come up with a way to make the organ “play by itself.” This led to years of intense study of all types of mechanical musical instruments, culminating in the building of two cylinder music boxes completely “from scratch,” an accomplishment rarely attempted in the twentieth century. Three years later, he created the unique Ocarina Celestina, a hand cranked organ that plays twenty of Charlie’s trademarked inline ocarinas automatically by reading perforated paper rolls similar to those used by a player piano. It is the result of over 1200 hours of work and is the only one of its kind in the world. Today his work is divided between the making of his current offering of ocarinas, continuing the development of new ocarinas, providing personal assistance to customers through email and phone, and maintaining this website.”
Imperial City Ocarina (China)
WEBSITE: https://imperialcityocarina.com/
“Song Wei was born in northeast China in 1967. He began his career as a ceramics artist in 1983 at the Shenyang Ceramics Institute, developing a wide variety of both porcelain and purple clay pieces. He has displayed his work at pottery conventions in Beijing and has been featured on programming run on the National, Liaoning Provincial, and Shenyang Television Stations. Song Wei has also participated in a variety of other artistic conventions and other activities across China. He is currently a member of the Liaoning Province Artists’ Society and the Shenyang Artists’ Society.
In 1998, Song Wei broadened his clay artistry work to include ocarinas, xun, and the mankou xun. By 2007, he was making these clay instruments full time. Song Wei makes ocarinas of many different shapes and sizes, from small pendants to 12-hole sweet potato style ocarinas, to double and triple chambers, all the way to a quadruple chambered ocarina. All of Song Wei’s ocarinas and xun are made from purple clay 紫砂 (literally, purple sand), also known as Yixing clay because it is mined near the city of Yixing in Jiangsu Province. Purple clay is significantly more porous than many other types of clay used to make most ocarinas, being higher in sand content. Purple clay’s porosity makes it well suited for the making of teapots. Song Wei prefers purple clay because of the more resonant and mellow sound it produces in an ocarina.”
Jade Everett Ocarina (UK)
WEBSITE:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/EverettOcarinas
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Luna Celta – Mexico
WEBSITE:
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ocarinalunacelta/
Night [Japan]
WEBSITE: https://ocarina.co.jp
Noble [S. Korea]
WEBSITE: https://www.nobleocarina.net/
YOUTUBE
‘Noble Ocarinas are crafted by a South Korean instrument company founded in 2003 and headed by Choi Bonseok. They are globally renowned for their “Night by Noble” plastic Alto C ocarina—a highly durable, matte-rubber-finished instrument highly favored by both beginners and professional players.’
Menaglio [Italy]
WEBSITE: https://www.ocarina.it/
Oberon Ocarinas [United States]
WEBSITE: https://www.oberonocarinas.com/
Odami Monster [South Korea]
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ETSY: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ocarinamonster
Ocarinas Arcoíris (Rainbow Ocarina) [Chile]
WEBSITE: http://www.ocarinas.cl/index/Bienvenida_.html
“Since 1976, our work has focused on creating a product that has identity and is functional: high quality in the manual work, application of original art techniques and designs; improvement of the sound, variety of tones, scales and registers. The ocarina was the most widespread wind instrument made of fired clay in Pre-Columbian America. As before, it continues to be reproduced today in a great variety of forms.”
Ocarina Caro [Canada]
Website: https://www.ocarinacaro.com/shop
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca-fr/shop/OcarinaCaro
Ocarina Peruana [Peru]
FACEBOOK
(Personalized/Custom Ocarinas – Order through FB Messenger or Whatsapp)
Ocarina C Jr. –
WEBSITE:
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/j.r_ocarina
Pacchioni (retired) – [Italy]
WEBSITE: http://www.giorgiopacchioni.com/ocarina/
Popolo Ocarina
WEBSITE: https://www.popololobo.com/
(Must buy through other sellers/retailers)
“POPOLO is the Italian word for PEOPLE in English. POPOLO Ocarinas is a brand launched by Taniguchi Kobo in Ibaraki Prefecture, a workshop with extensive experience in ocarina making, with the aim of creating “ocarinas that everyone can play.
The features of POPOLO are as follows: 1. Use of Shigaraki clay, which shrinks less and has a finer texture. 2. Product design that prioritizes ease of sound production and balance. 3. Meticulous temperature control during firing to ensure excellent water absorption. 4. Each grade has its own distinctive and elegant exterior. 5. Professional finish with minimal individual variation”
Posch [Austria]
WEBSITE: http://www.ocarina.at/index.htm
*Need to translate*
Pure Ocarina [UK]
WEBSITE: https://pureocarinas.com/index
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
“My name is Robert Hickman. I discovered the ocarina in roughly 2008 and immediately found a liking for their ethereal tone. My interest in the ocarina is that of a musician. The transverse ocarina is a highly capable musical instrument and fully chromatic over its sounding range. I started making ocarinas in 2011 and my current design has evolved with my skill as a musician. Being both a player and a maker allows me to understand exactly what is needed to make a great ocarina. As my musical ability developed I noticed areas in which the instrument was limiting me, and modified it to work around them. This process continues to the present day, and as such Pure Ocarinas are a continually evolving product. To me ‘Pure’ signifies a number of things. In a literal sense the ocarina has a very pure/ethereal tone. It is also ‘pure’ in its simplicity, a hollow lump of ceramic with holes. However in capable hands, this simple thing is able to produce beautiful music. I mostly play Irish, Welsh and similar traditional folk music, and enjoy its social aspects. It is fun to be able to play in group music sessions with others I’ve never met before, and learn new tunes from other musicians.”
Ocarina Musikhaus (Johann Rotter) [Austria]
WEBSITE: https://ocarina.de/
(Can purchase his ocarinas through Thomanns)
FACEBOOK PROFILE | FACEBOOK PAGE | YOUTUBE 1 | YOUTUBE 2
Savage Ocarinas (Austin Dress) [United States]
WEBSITE: (Not currently available) http://savageocarinas.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
“Ocarina maker in Savage Maryland. I specialize in making pit fired ocarinas.”
是誠陶笛 – Taiwan
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/shih.cheng.ocarina
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
“Shi Cheng Ceramics Painting Tribe and Shi Cheng Ocarina. Promote traditional handmade art, cultivate a new generation of creativity, and create experiences that allow people of all ages to enjoy different sensory experiences, including sight, hearing, touch, creativity, and innovation.”
Seongto Ocarina
WEBSITE: https://en.seongtoocarina.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE VIDEO
“Hello, I’m Jeonggeun Oh, the maker of Sungto Ocarinas. My journey in this craft, driven by my love for clay and its sounds, has surpassed 20 years. The ambition to perfect my craft has long since flown away, and now I simply cherish the blessing of being able to engage in this work with a humble heart, gently shaping each handful of clay. Though small, each instrument may become a precious gem filled with deep personal stories for someone. Therefore, I dedicate my utmost care to each piece. As no instrument is perfect, I welcome your feedback and will continue to strive for artistic and practical excellence in my creations. Thank you.”
Songbird Ocarina [United States]
WEBSITE: https://www.songbirdocarina.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
“Songbird Ocarinas began when I made my first batch of ocarinas on misty Moonstone Beach in Northern California in 1989. My teacher was a very talented artist named Rena, who made ocarinas in the shape of turtles and dolphins. I traded her a kalimba (thumb piano) that I had made, in return for teaching the basics of ocarina construction. I made a couple, and then fired them on the beach in a driftwood fire, and then cooled them in the ocean. I can still taste that salty, smoky pit fired ocarina, and hear that bright little sound. I was hooked!
I decided to drop my pursuit of a career in videography, and upset the apple-cart by leaving school and car camping for several years, making playing and selling ocarinas and kalimbas. I camped on a beach in Hawai’i, did work exchange at a healing arts school in California, shared studio space with artists in Bisbee Arizona, and lived on the Land in the mountains of the Lost Coast in California. When my parents invited me to join them for a bicycle tour of South France, I jumped at the opportunity. They returned to the States after 10 days, but I headed East.” (…Read her full history here…)
“Eventually I got tired of travelling and performing, and decided to settle down in Santa Barbara, California, because it had beautiful mountains, beaches, a university to study ethnic music, and an arts and crafts market on the beach each Sunday. When the Legend Of Zelda: the Ocarina of Time was released, the demand for ocarinas expanded exponentially, and I hired my friends to help keep up with the demand. In 2007, I and the ocarinas moved to Los Angeles. Songbird Ocarinas is continually striving to make more beautifully sounding and enjoyably playable ocarinas.”
Spencer Ocarina [United States]
WEBSITE: https://spencerocarina.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
“Spencer Ocarina, LLC is artist-owned and operated by Spencer Register in Southeastern North Carolina, USA. My journey as an ocarina maker began in late 2000 when I grew dissatisfied with the quality of an ocarina I had purchased from my local music shop the year prior. Inspired by performances of serious ocarina recording artists, I realized how expressive and nuanced well-made ocarinas could sound. Professional quality ocarinas were typically foreign-made and not easily accessible online at the time, and they were even harder to find outside of the web. As I studied the fascinating history of the ocarina, I was intrigued to learn that the instrument was traditionally made from terra cotta clay and fired in a kiln. Being artistically inclined and having made various clay sculptures in my youth, this discovery naturally led to the conclusion that I should try making my own ocarinas.
Equipped with a growing knowledge of music through piano and trumpet instruction, as well as the support and encouragement of family and friends, I embarked on a grand creative adventure that has brought the pure and enchanting sound of the ocarina to countless souls around the world. Along the way, I have given many public performances and demonstrations, produced various music recordings, and performed live on national television. In 2009, I was granted a US Patent on the internal design of my ocarinas (Patent No. 7799980). Today, I continue to passionately hone my craft in pursuit of a more perfect ocarina. It is my pleasure to continue to share my instruments with the ever-growing community of ocarina players and enthusiasts worldwide.”
STC Ocarina [United States]
WEBSITE: https://www.stlocarina.com/
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
Stein/Focalink Ocarina – Taiwan
WEBSITE: http://www.steinocarina.com/
“The ocarina is a beautiful instrument which in the past has been limited in range, thus restricting the number of songs that could be played. Development of multi-tubed ocarinas solved this limitation, but also created new problems in harmonizing volume and airflow. With considerable time and dedication, the Focalink International Limited research and development team perfected precise manufacturing techniques. In addition to expanding the ocarina’s range, rigorous testing during development and stringent quality controls during production opened a new world in ocarina performance. These improvements include better tone, more consistent volume and smoother phrasing. These innovations have made Focalink the ocarina of choice for many renowned ocarinists. Focalink, being a leader in international ocarina manufacturing, presents high quality products with individualized customization. Our professional team is open to a customer’s every request. Focalink pioneers a new era in exploring the possibilities of multi-tubed ocarinas.”
Takashi Ocarina (Taiwan)
WEBSITE: http://www.pankuolong.url.tw/ocarinas.htm
“Takashi Ocarina are handcrafted ocarinas made from clay. Each ocarina is hand-sculpted by Takashi and undergoes multiple meticulous tuning processes to ensure accurate pitch and optimal resonance. With years of experience in ocarina making and playing, Takashi understands the needs of ocarina players and incorporates these into the design of the Takashi Ocarina. A warm tone is a characteristic of the Takashi Ocarina. Its excellent sonic response and easy-to-use design satisfy both beginners and professional players. Takashi Ocarina are made using Japanese white clay , Taiwanese yellow clay , and Taiwanese red clay . To preserve the original color of the clay, in addition to firing, Takashi Ocarina uses non-toxic Japanese varnish or natural palm wax for protection; no other colored pigments or paints are used. The natural color of the clay is the color of the Takashi Ocarina.”
Thomann
WEBSITE: https://www.thomannmusic.com/search_dir.html?sw=Ocarina
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
(Note: They sell a variety of other instruments as well)
“Thank you for dropping by, and for your interest in the history of Musikhaus Thomann. My name is Hans Thomann, and I have been the managing Director of Thomann since 1990. The company was founded by my father Hans Thomann, senior, in 1954. From the time I was 12 years old, he made me part of the business step by step. For the Thomann family, music has always been a passion and a central pursuit in our lives.
I am originally a precision instrument engineer and a wind instrument maker by training. I was quite young when my father put me in charge of the company, and he gave me a lot of invaluable advice to guide me along the way. One of the things he told me and that has proven the most valuable is to always listen to the customers, and learn from them. Even though the world has changed so much since then, our motto is and will remain: Our customers determine our decisions.
I’m proud to say that even with 1.660 employees we’re still an independent family-owned company. The shared passion for music is what connects us, and it characterizes the way we do things at Thomann.”
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Ti Amo – on eBay
Can buy from favourablejapan eBay Store
“Ti Amo is a prominent Japanese ocarina manufacturer known for crafting highly ergonomic, ceramic instruments. Their Alto C models feature slightly smaller, concave holes and divided semitone holes to make playing and fingering easier for beginners. The brand is celebrated for its clear, sweet sound and natural breath curve.” (Google)
Vento Kanta [Brazil]
WEBSITE: https://ventokanta.com
Wrightsocarina (Kevin Wright) [United States]
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088830162333
FACEBOOK
Woodsound Ocarina (Korea)
WEBSITE: http://www.woodenocarina.com/index.html
Zilei (OcarinaCollection)
WEBSITE: https://ocarinacollection.com/
“As an online ocarina purveyor, OcarinaCollection stands not just as a gathering place for premium instruments, but also as a platform where we fuse artistic elegance with melodious whispers for ocarina enthusiasts worldwide. Each ocarina, more than a musical instrument, stands as a masterpiece crafted by artisans, narrating tales where heritage intertwines with contemporaneity, forging a universal bond among enthusiasts. Upholding the “Craftsman’s Spirit,” our partners shape each note hole and texture by hand, between clay and flame, imbuing life into the ocarinas. This process, from selection to firing, and meticulous tuning, is not mere manufactering but an art of artistic creation. Amidst explorations, we were graced to collaborate with JieGle and Zilei, distringuished Chinese brands, whose exceptional craftsmanship and nuanced tones shine brightly within our curated ensemble”.