Small Group Flute Lessons: Beginner Level! (30-Minutes)
In this weekly flute class, students will improve tone, technique and confidence in a supportive group environment.
Shelby Anderson (BME, PC) | Flute & Piccolo
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(28)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have a weekly activities to complete before our next class. Students may also be assigned individual activities to meet their individual needs.Class Experience
In this weekly group class, students will learn to improve their playing through teacher demonstrations, guided warm-ups, and learning simple melodies. We will also work on basic music theory, scales, and terminology. Each week, our class will follow the basic structure below: GET TO KNOW YOU We'll take time at the beginning of each class to get to know each other! GUIDED WARM UP I'll guide students through a group warm up to get their best sound. TONE PRACTICE We'll review the basics of a great tone on the flute SCALES We'll cover how to practice scales and where to start FLUTE MUSIC! Students will work through 1-3 songs per week based on the level of students in each section WEEKLY CHALLENGE Students will receive a weekly activity/challenge assigned by me to improve their playing MUSIC THEORY We will learn parts of the flute, basic music theory terminology, and improve note reading fluency (or learn this skill for the first time) Materials: (optional) Pneumo Pro Wind Director, (required) Blocki Flute Method Book 1 Student Book Students can expect to play individually back and forth with the teacher, play together while muted or lead the class while they are muted, learn level appropriate songs together, clap and count rhythms, play note reading games to improve fluency, perform for each other (not required), learn about the parts of the flute and how to take care of our flutes, and more! **This class is ideal for brand new beginners through intermediate level students. Students may be transferred to the most appropriate section based on ability after their first class (for example, brand new beginners working on making a sound and reading notes on the staff for the first time will be placed together, while students who are able to perform songs within a full octave will be grouped together in another section).
Other Details
Supply List
Hand outs and exercises will be provided. Students will need to purchase a Pneumo Pro Wind Director ($35) and Blocki Flute Method Book 1 Student Book ($20). Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blocki-Flute-Method-student-Student/dp/B007X8GZ7O Pneumo Pro: https://www.amazon.com/Pneumo-Pro-Wind-Director-Practice/dp/B0058VGO24/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_w=P5TD6&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=88RDGPCTVJ6EGAAVR7PE&pd_rd_wg=j2pJ6&pd_rd_r=2b9a7ecd-7b3d-44b8-bc6a-f01cedfb68d4&pd_rd_i=B0058VGO24&psc=1 If you are unable to purchase either of these materials before class please let me know!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
28reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Morehead State University
Hi, I'm Mrs. Shelby!
I've been teaching flute in person and online for nine years and I love using this platform to help students gain a love for music. From the moment I picked up a flute in fifth grade, I was hooked! But I seriously struggled to make a sound and even read music in the beginning. It brings me so much joy as a teacher to be able to guide students through those tricky beginning stages of learning the flute, and work with them all the way to playing advanced repertoire and preparing for auditions and performances.
My passion is working with brand new beginners in a fun and engaging environment, as well as challenging students who are well on their way in their flute playing journey. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Morehead State University and received a Graduate Certificate in Flute Performance and Recording & Production from the University of Denver. I am a state certified music teacher in grades Pre-K through 12, and I received KinderFlute teacher training in 2021.
I've taught dozens of brand new beginners, as well as advanced students both in person and on Zoom. Together we're able to find a beautiful sound and have a great start to flute playing! I've also coached advanced students on solo repertoire, tone and technique for competitions, college auditions, and scholarship auditions, as well as undergraduate level music majors. Whether your student is a brand new beginner, prepping for music school auditions, or somewhere in between, I would love to guide them in their flute playing journey.
Outside of teaching and playing the flute, I'm a wife, mom (both to my son, Milo and to my two kitties!), and avid tea drinker ☕️
Thank you for considering me to be a part of your child's music education!
-Mrs. ShelbyReviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-6 learners per class
