The flute, part of the woodwind family, is one of the earliest musical instruments in recorded history. The flute we are most familiar with today is the transverse flute, which is held sideways, is made of metal, and has a range of about three octaves. With it's distinctive warm tone, the flute has found it's way into many different types of music including classical, pop, and jazz.

If you're serious about learning the flute, coming to this website was a good start. The flute is a fascinating instrument with a sound like no other, but it's important to have a good teacher to guide you along the way as you learn.

Depending on your level of ability, your teacher can cover topics such as producing a good tone, using proper fingerings, playing major and minor scales in 12 keys, reading music, and playing musical pieces. The teachers you'll find at Encore Music Lessons can also help you learn about more advanced subjects like the chromatic scale, playing overtones, music theory, and improvisation.

Regardless of what stage you're at in your playing, Encore Music Lessons can help you find a flute teacher that's just right. Call us at 212-537-6746 or 800-417-4620 to find out more about flute lessons and how you can get started right away!