Best Start Beginner Flute With Miss Penny
Begin playing the flute with ongoing beginner sessions! Step-by-step easy instruction with lessons paced for every learner.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Assignments
1 hour per week. includedGrading
Immediate verbal feedback provided throughout each lesson. Updates for student progress will be sent periodically to parents.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
These lessons are designed for beginner flute players. I teach in a direct manner with step-by-step instruction to make learning the flute easy and approachable. Students will receive feedback from me each lesson. I look forward to working with beginners because it is the start of an exciting musical journey! Here is an outline of how the first lesson will be conducted: 1st Flute Lesson: How to sit and breathe. Opening the flute case and learning the parts of the flute. How to care for the flute. How to handle the flute parts. How to use lips and air to practice low and then high sounds on the headjoint. For fun, before class ends, spend time on the use of a technique called tongueing. Assignments: Detailed instructions for a student's daily practice between lessons will be provided. These might include: Practice in front of a mirror to see lips. Headjoint practice only 2-3 minutes low sounds and hold the sound as long as possible. Rest, come back, and practice blowing low sounds.
Learning Goals
1st lesson: To make a low sound on the flute headjoint progressing to a high sound. How to develop the use of lips and air.2nd lesson : Headjoint practice to hear how well low and high sounds are progressing, and tonguing. Learn to put together the flute and proper position on holding the flute. How to finger the first 4 notes. How to read the first 4 notes.
Other Details
Supply List
Rubank Elementary Method Flute/Piccolo Book Spiral notebook of manuscript (music) paper Song books, sheet music, and solo books as needed Flute Music stand A wipe off cloth and a cloth to swap out the flute
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teacher recommended music etude (exercises) book:
Rubank Elementary Method Flute Book
Song books, sheet music, and solo books as needed.
Joined January, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I bring over 25 years experience teaching flute and piccolo. I have taught private lessons and group lessons to home school, private and public school students. I simply enjoy teaching and having fun with music. I am experienced with beginner to advanced students. My teaching style is paced step-by-step to create a delightful experience with music. Usually students take continuous lessons with me from 5th- 12th grades. It is rewarding to see students grow up with the joy and pleasure of flute music! Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$36
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
