What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. To progress as a musician, the student will need to practice playing their flute outside of class. The student will receive written and/or video feedback after each lesson, with assignments and suggestions to improve their playing. The practice time necessary will vary depending on the student's age and playing level. Practice will be more effective if spaced throughout the week (you can't "cram" for a music lesson).Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Let's work on your flute playing! This class is a ongoing, weekly private lesson for flutists at any level. Lessons will focus on the musician's individual needs: Flute Basics - hand & body position, embouchure, breathing. Tone - a good flute sound! This is the first thing we hear, and is very important to your flute playing. Technique - scales, thirds, arpeggios, etc. These are the "building blocks" of music. Exercises & Etudes - short exercises to build skills of reading and musicianship. Literature - longer solo works for flute, excerpts from orchestral literature, duets, and fun songs. Musicianship Skills - expression, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, vibrato, tuning. In the first lesson, we will talk about the student's playing history and plans. Regular weekly lessons will help guide the young musician as they learn to play the flute. For the more advanced flutist, lessons will help build skills needed to become a confident, independent musician. We will work on building good habits, fluency in music reading skills, and efficient playing technique. We work to build skill, but also remember that music is a passion! It is communication, and involves emotion and expression. I want to hear this in my student's playing, and to see them enjoy what they are doing. If you don't see a section that will work for your schedule, please contact me to arrange a time.
Other Details
Supply List
Concert C Flute (keep it in good playing condition to help your learner)
Tuning rod and cleaning cloth (we can talk about these if needed)
Music (we will choose a flute study book, and other music, to be determined by student needs)
Pencil (we write on music in pencil, not pen)
Tuner & Metronome (independent device, or phone app)
Music Stand (recommended to allow good posture while seated or standing)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of North Texas
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Arizona
I have over 30 years experience teaching flute to children and adults. I am a freelance flutist, with a bachelors and masters degree in flute performance. I teach flute privately, and at university, and I enjoy working with students of different playing levels and backgrounds. My students have gone on to be successful band directors, orchestra players, university teachers, and lifelong music lovers!
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 60 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-18