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Recorder
This program offers group classes for children starting from 7 years. Students learn the basics of instrumental technique, music reading and group performance. This is a fun way to begin learning the recorder and provides a good foundation for further music studies. The classes run for 45 minutes per week and the class size will be 4-8 students.
At Music For Everyone, the recorder is much more than a classroom tool for learning basic music-reading. Students receive expert tuition in playing the recorder, enabling them to develop real proficiency on the instrument. Beginning with the descant recorder, students can progress to play the other main instruments of the recorder family: treble, tenor and bass.
For young children, the descant recorder is an ideal first instrument. Spending 2-3 years in a group recorder class is an excellent first step towards further studies in the recorder or other instruments. Students may also use the skills they have learnt on the recorder to progress to other wind instruments when they are old enough. Most wind instruments, such as flute, clarinet and saxophone, are best started from 9 years.
Who can join?
Anyone from complete beginners, to those with some experience playing recorder who wish to have more expert tuition. There are classes at the beginner, elementary and intermediate levels.
What do you need?
- descant recorder
- folder for music
- music will be provided for initial lessons: your tutor will advise you if you need to purchase music-books
- music stand for home practice
Students in group classes can perform at Music For Everyone concerts and take part in other special events.
For details of class times and costs, please go to the How to Join page and download the Program Schedule.