In this one-on-one class, learners will receive personalized instruction on playing the recorder.  They will also learn music theory concepts such as rhythm, clefs, time signature, and how to read notes.  While the class is outlined below for a beginner, learners with previous recorder experience are also welcome to join the class, and the curriculum will be modified to meet their needs.

The class will run as follows:

Week 1: We will learn about the parts of the recorder, how to properly assemble the instrument, how to breathe, and positioning. Additionally, we will learn basic music reading skills (musical rhythm, clefs, time signature, and how to read notes). Please be sure that you have a metronome and tuner to use for practicing purposes.

Week 2: We will continue reviewing concepts from week 1 and add the opportunity to learn basic recorder fingerings and basic tonguing. We will learn how to blow with a good sound, breathe in the musical exercises, and play exercises from the book using the notes B, A, and G with the metronome set at a comfortable speed.

Week 3: We will continue performing the basic exercises with the notes B, A, and G with the goal of rhythm and tone mastery. The teacher will make sure that learners are performing with the metronome ticks and not overblowing or underblowing since the notes will not sound in tune without a proper air stream. The teacher will also make sure that learners show correct position while playing the exercises. 

Week 4: We will continue working on concepts presented in week 3 and continue performing exercises in sequential order presented in the book. We will only continue to the next exercise after learners demonstrate complete understanding of the previous exercise, and the pace of the class can be modified based on the comfort and understanding of the learner. The teacher will also explain each of the orange boxes (which explain new concepts) presented in the book so that learners really understand what the book states.