The flute is a wonderful instrument that everyone can enjoy and its small size makes it portable. No heavy instrument to lug around! One caveat is that there is a bit of a limit as to the age that can play the flute as very young students may struggle to hold the instrument. Even still, students as young as 6 can begin flute lessons if they meet the physical requirements.
The flute is one of the oldest instruments that is versatile enough to play many different genres of music including classical, jazz and pop styles. It has a rich repertoire of pieces available starting from the French conservatory, to adaptations of pop music or even Irish folk tunes! It’s a beautiful soaring instrument that can play any melody but it also works in an ensemble with other flutes to form harmonies.
Taking flute lessons is great as either a first instrument or, if you already know an instrument, to gain a broader understanding of different types of instruments. It can be used as a stepping stone to a develop a stronger sense of melody and to fine tune different aspects of musicianship which aren’t commonly developed learning the piano.
In flute lessons with Phavian we will cover:
Tone production
Breath control
Finger technique
Artistic interpretation
Technical ability
As well as the fundamentals of note reading and rhythm
We can also prepare for AMEB exams. With further consultation we can decide what will serve you best.