Flute-teacher for my daughter

[enjoy]

Hi everyone,

I am not sure where to start looking, so l try it here.

My daughter (10) would love to play a flute.

Is this very difficult? She plays the recorder and the violin.

Where to buy a beginners flute and how much could that be.

Any idea about the prices for lessons and could you

recommend a teacher?

Anything else l should consider?

Thanks enjoy

[Pickle]

Hi Enjoy

I used to work as a professional flautist (and still play regularly), so can help with your questions.

10 is a good age to begin, especially if she has musical experience on recorder. I had my first flute lesson at 10, having had a few years of recorder lessons prior to that. It can be tricky to master the embouchure and get a clear sound to begin with, but the fingerings are fairly similar to recorder. Tone comes with practise.

Beginner flutes range greatly in quality and price. I had a hired instrument for the first 2 years of playing, and once my parents felt sure I was going to continue playing I got my first flute (a Yamaha student model). This flute lasted me right through till I did grade 8, after which I upgraded to a professional model.

The flute does make a difference, even for absolute beginners, so personally I would steer clear of really cheap ones if you can. Yamaha and Pearl make good beginner flutes. I would recommend going to a specialist shop like Just Flutes (South Croyden) or Topwinds (Waterloo) and chatting to them about your options.

The price of lessons will vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the teacher, ballpark I would expect to pay around ?30 - ?40 an hour (lessons would probably start at 30 mins). It is worth approaching teachers to see if they will do a joint lesson for your daughter and another beginner - it makes it a bit more fun and cuts the costs down a bit (I do this for my sons recorder lessons, he shares with another student).

I'm afraid I don't know of any local teachers, although I'm sure there must be a few. Give me a couple of years (once all my kids are safely in school) and I plan to take up teaching again!

Let me know if you have any more questions.

[enjoy]

Thanx for this Pickle.

Plenty of information here!

I will have a look at the shops,

gather some more information and will make my decision then.

It is a lovely instrument and she's been asking for years...

Thanks again

enjoy

[Medusa]

Two of my sons have been learning for a while. I can recommend a lovely local teacher, Naomi Chant. Otherwise you can contact JASSPA where individual lessons are held, as well as theory lessons and the Big Band/orchestra. One of my children has been going there for a term, loves it and is doing v.well.

[MusicoSouth]

Hi Enjoy

I run a local music teaching service and have some lovely local flute teachers who'd be delighted to teach your daughter. I'd agree with everything Pickle says - 10's a great age to start, and excellent she's had the recorder and violin experience - she'll hit the ground running. Also agree with Pickle's advice on instruments - avoid false economy of cheap ones - another hire option is Howarths in Chiltern Street W1, wind specialists.

With regards lessons, my teachers are professional musicians, experienced at teaching, and CRB checked. Passionate about flute, and really love teaching. Happy to come to your house at a time to suit you. Lesson fees are ?20 for 30mins, ?25 for 45mins, ?30 for an hour and so on.

If this sounds good, do give me a call or an email and we'll take it from there. I'd love to hear from you.

Emma

musico south

[email protected]

0207 277 2759

[enjoy]

Thanks again for all the helpful comments!

We will take it step by step, doing my research now.

Has anyone one for sale?

Enjoy xx

[enjoy]

Hi all,

thanks to many helpful tips and some months later we managed to hire a flute for my daughter.

She is so excited.

Now we need an experienced teacher for her. Somebody who is caring, fun and able to come to our house in SE24.

Please pm me if you know somebody or if you can offer lessons.

enjoy

[Pickle]

I don't have first hand experience of local teachers I'm afraid, but am happy to do a one off to get her started (basics of putting the instrument together, care, and the first few notes) if you like? PM me if you are interested. I'm not in a position to offer permanent lessons at the moment as my kids are too young.

You might be interested to come to the next Opal Flutes concert? A chance to hear lots of flutes in action, with piccolos, alto and bass flutes too. It's aimed at children and details are:

Sat 8th June

3:30pm

Church of St Clement with St Peter

Friern Rd

SE22 0AY

Tickets ?10 (?5 concessions) and ?2 aged 10 and under

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[hartofthesong]

Hello

My name is Sharon Hart i am a flute teacher based in Herne Hill SE24 9LZ. Did you find a flute teacher yet? I have been teaching music with my sister for 10 years now, between us we teach: flute, piano, singing, Saxophone, Clarinet, music theory & general musicianship.

We do this full time from a private house. We can also prepare students for instrumental examinations with the Associated Board of the Royal school of music & now with Trinity Music College based in Greenwich... etc

And most of all we teach music to be enjoyable!

our telephone number is: 020 7564 6430

Business name is: Hart of the song ltd

address: 16 Ruskin Walk Herne Hill, Se24 9lZ

email: [email protected]

You are absolutely welcome to call us for any advice, ask any questions & of course for flute lessons etc. We look forward to hearing from you!

[hartofthesong]

Hi this is Sharon Hart from Hart of the song ltd again forgot to mention the prices: ?17.00 for 30 mins, ?26 45mins, ?34 1hour.

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[Righty]

There's a brilliant flute teacher called Karen Bertolaccini. I've worked with her for years. She's lovely, very reliable and is very good at getting students through grade exams if that's what they want to do - 07968619427

[DulwichPianoFestival]

If any young flautists would like to take part in a Woodwind Festival in January, please see here:

http://dulwichmusicfestival.co.uk/

There are also classes for Strings and Singing. The festival takes place at Alleyn's School and is open to students at any school in the South London area.

[hartofthesong]

hi tanks for this info! sharon Hart hart of the song ltd