Flute course
The flute is one of the oldest members from the woodwind family. Widely used across different music genres, the gentle, sweet and melodious sound of the flute easily mesmerizes anyone who listens to it.
The flute is one of the oldest members from the woodwind family. Widely used across different music genres, the gentle, sweet and melodious sound of the flute easily mesmerizes anyone who listens to it.
Join our flute course, designed mainly for adults and youth. Master the basic essential techniques through utilizing original course materials and a curriculum developed by Yamaha Music Foundation, Japan.
Our qualified teachers will guide you through a musical journey with our wide repertoire of different music genres even if you are a beginner with no prior background in music. But if you have experience in playing, you are encouraged to join a more advanced level.
In Yamaha, we keep our group class size small, allowing greater personal attention for you. Alternatively, join an individual class for a more flexible pace of learning.
Start your musical journey with us today!
Course Content
- Fundamental techniques and posture in flute playing
- Extensive exercise for finger training
- Embouchure and tonguing
- Proper breath control
- Basic music rudiments and musical terms
- Chord Study and melody variations
- Musical phrasing and expression
- Music reading and ear-training
- Wide repertoire of famous classical works, easy listening, pop, basic latin and Jazz using back-up tracks
Main Skills Acquired in This Course
Textbook 1
- Handling and assembling of instrument training on proper breathing, correct embouchure and position of mouthpiece.
- Training on tonguing and various articulations
- To acquire comfortable playing range: E1 to G2
- Scales – Major and Minor scales
- Rhythm and chord – expose to rhythm styles such as 8 beat, Cha Cha Cha and Rock Ballad
Textbook 2
- Long note sustainability
- Continuation on articulation, rhythm, chord and tonguing training
- To acquire comfortable playing at high range: A2 to D3
- Scales : Major and Minor (up to 1#), introduction of Arpeggio and Chromatic Scale
- Training on transposition
- Introduction to double and triple tonguing
Textbook 3
- Training on dynamic control, introduction to vibrato
- Articulation: Fluency in single, double and triple tonguing
- Training on good tone quality, expressive playing
- Progressive exercises for technique training, such as trills and other ornaments
*For students who have completed Textbook 3, we offer more advanced and customized lessons.
Lesson Details
Age Range to Start
･ 12 Years Old & Above
Course Duration
･ 10 Years
Lesson Type
･ Individual or Pair
Fees
| Flute Course | |||||
| Level | Lesson Duration | Level Duration | Textbook | Monthly Course Fee | Remarks |
| 1 | 30 Mins | 1 Year | Textbook 1 | $165 | ** Pairing Option Available |
| 2 | 30 Mins | 1 Year | Textbook 2 | $170 | |
| 3 | 30 Mins | 1 Year | $180 | ||
| 4 | 45 Mins | 1 Year | Textbook 3 | $240 | |
| 5 | 45 Mins | 1 Year | $245 | ||
| 6 | 45 Mins | 1 Year | Materials required will be advised by teacher | $275 | - |
| 7 | 45 Mins | 1 Year | $295 | - | |
| 8 | 45 Mins | 1 Year | $340 | - | |
| 9 | 1 Hour | 2 Years | $370 | - | |
| 10 | 1 Hour | 2 Years | $400 | - | |
* All fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
* Non-refundable registration fee of $50 (including GST)
* Fee payment upon registration is via Cash, Cheque or NETS, subsequent course fees is to be paid by GIRO.
* For non-GIRO students, a refundable deposit of $150.00 is required.
** Pairing Option Available for Level 1 to 5 only
** 60 min pair option at a value of 145% of the individual course fee per student (For Level 1, 2 & 3)
** 60 min pair option at a value of 115% of the individual course fee per student (For Level 4 & 5)
* All fees are subjected to changes.
Schedule
･ Go to course schedule page for information.
