Learn the Basics: Flute
This class is designed specifically for students brand new to the flute. The course covers the essential basics of learning the flute so that your child can be ready to join school band with confidence.
Rachel Hardman
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(41)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. It is expected that students do personal practice on the flute between the classes to master the skills being taught. This is the best way for success in a short amount of time on the instrument.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
This course is specifically designed for the total beginner to the flute. During the 5 session course, students will learn all the essential skills needed to join school band in the new school year and have a confident and successful start. We will cover the basics of assembling the flute and using the instrument correctly. We will cover how to make a great sound. We will cover some basic notes that band students learn in the first year of band classes. We will learn how the notes are drawn on the stave, how this relates to the instrument and then play some simple pieces that allows the student to master these basic skills. Lessons will be fun and fast paced with an expectation that students do personal practice outside of the classroom to experiment and master the skills taught in class. The lessons will be practical and the goal is for students to play the instruments for the majority of the lesson time. Notes and work booklets will be provided. Students must have access to a flute prior to enrolling for the class. I am happy to give parents guidance on what instruments to buy if needed. You will need to ensure that the audio is set to "Audio for Musicians on" in the audio settings of zoom for each class for the best audio for class.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to the Flute
How to assemble the flute safely.
Good practice and care for your instrument.
How to hold the instrument and make your first sound!
Learn your first few notes! 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Making a sound and first notes.
How to hold the flute correctly.
Good finger / hand placement for the left and right hand.
Learning how to play the first 3 notes on the flute - BAG.
Learning to play simple pieces using those notes. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How to use the breath and tongue for making a good sound
Learning to tongue the notes correctly.
Learning F and C.
Reading notes and playing simple music. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading and playing beginner songs for the flute
Playing songs with the first 5 notes on the flute.
How to read beat values and notes. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must have access to a flute at home for the classes and to practice on.
Supply List
Flute Good audio settings on zoom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2023
5.0
41reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Open University, UK
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Salford, UK
I have 25 years of classroom and band teaching at an international level. I have a degree in music and a masters in education. I have run many successful school bands and helped hundreds of young musicians start their musical careers.Reviews
Live Group Course
$85
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-9 learners per class
