Flute lessons in London with expert tutors
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Hi, I am a woodwind teacher based in North London. I can offer lessons either at my house (in Tufnell Park), at my students premises, or online. I began my musical journey 16 years ago, and have since gained my grade 8 in flute and saxophone, and a diploma in oboe. Graduating in 2022, I completed a bachelor of arts music degree with first class honours from Oxford Brookes University. As part of my degree I specialised in performance on my oboe, as well as theory and analysis. I began teaching in 2020 alongside completing my degree. Since then I have had many students, beginner and intermediate level, all of whom have achieved high marks on both ABRSM and Trinity College London board music exams. I firmly believe that every student learns differently, therefore I am devoted to tailoring my lessons to my students. I enjoy lighthearted and easy-going lessons, where my students can get the best out of the time in a supportive and relaxed environment. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding lessons. Hope to see you soon Lucy
Working within the industry for the last 8 years, I have performed with some of the UK’s leading big bands, pop, reggae and contemporary music artists as well as appearing on radio and television as a saxophonist. I have entertained audiences at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The Sage and Ronnie Scott’s and performed internationally at music festivals including Latitude, Southside/Hurricane (Germany), Echoes of Earth (India), Jazzablanca (Morocco) and the London Jazz Festival. I have also composed and performed original works with my own quartet and for the Patchwork Jazz Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Alongside performing and composing, I have taught saxophone, flute, and clarinet privately and in primary and secondary schools for four years and have helped lead numerous workshops on improvisation and ensemble playing in schools and music hubs around the UK. I teach both jazz and classical styles to all age and ability ranges and tailor all lessons to suit each student’s individual goals. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Bmus jazz saxophone (1st Class Honours) – Royal Academy of Music (2016) A level music (A) (2012) GCSE Music (A*) (2010) Grade 8 saxophone – ABRSM Grade 5 clarinet – ABRSM Grade 5 music theory – ABRSM
Hi there folks. So glad you have dropped by to say Hello. Below you will find a little information about me and my teaching studio. I look forward to hearing from you. First of all I teach people individually and teach differently for different people – as every student is an individual and has their own learning style. I teach in a studio in Thames Ditton, U.K. I have been teaching since I was in my teens (so a long time). It started in High School where I would help other students with their music during lunch hours. I have been teaching privately for 30 years (in Canada and the U.K. – moved to the U.K. in 2007); as well as for various school boards. I love to teach and love my students. Music is to enrich our lives. It is always my great pleasure to encourage people and help them to achieve and enjoy their musical goals. I charge £20.00 for a 30 minute lesson which is payable on the day of the lesson. At this moment I teach Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Having said this I sometimes also teach on other days. So let me know what works for you. I have a positive and relaxed approach to life and teaching but one thing I must really insist on is this. If you can’t come to a lesson please please let me know the day before; otherwise, I will need to charge you for the lesson. Just FYI. I don’t teach by the term. I teach all year around including summers and we try to have in July of each year a Music Sharing Event where we all play music for each other. Having said this – Students can take time out whenever they want as long as I know a few weeks ahead of time. I began writing music at the age of 6 and continue to this day. My first song was called The Camping Song. I wrote it on a huge poster-sized piece of cardboard and painted a picture of people camping right next to the music. It was in the key of C and was based on the C major triad. It’s funny how you remember things like that. I am a life long musician born in 1956 (Vancouver, Canada) who has worked full time as a musician since @1980. My work life has covered very specific areas of music which include performing and recording (mostly classical flute and piano), teaching, accompanying ballet classes playing music for church services, including organising concerts and writing music for and playing in ballet productions. Around 1995 I started organising a lot of the music I had been writing and in 1997 did a complete concert with the string quartet, singers and piano exclusively of my original compositions. This program was well received and so I kept writing. Around 2006- 2007 when I moved from Canada to the UK I started putting books of the music I was writing together. I think at this point there is about 82 of them selling on Amazon. I advertise on Amazon most of the time and sell between 1-5 books a week; sometimes many more. It is seldom that I go for a week without selling one or two books. Most of my original writing, as well as arrangements, are around a grade 8 or diploma level of technical difficulty; and I have been blessed to have had some music recorded. For the past number of years, I am happy to say that I receive small but steady and ongoing royalty payments. What has surprised me is that normally these royalties come from performances given by musicians who I don’t even know. This is truly lovely and I am very grateful. I am also thrilled to get ongoing commissions/requests from people who want a piece of music for a particular event. I am always happy to help them in this way. The first two concerts of my compositions were given in 1997 and 1998 in Vancouver, Canada. Since then my music has been performed and recorded in Canada, the USA, UK, Western Europe, Bulgaria, Australia, Asia (including Vietnam and Japan), and Brazil. My music has also been featured on a number of radio stations and also been performed at The 15th London New Wind Festival; Sonic Boom (Vancouver Pro Musica); Women Composers Festival of Hartford, USA; Diamond Jubilee Concert (in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 50-year reign – London); and Music Fest Aberystwyth, Wales. In addition, my music is included in the Contemporary Showcase Syllabus of the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP) and the Compendium Musicae Flauta (the first international catalogue of flute music by women composers). I have written and/or arranged well over 600 pieces of music for various instruments and ensembles ranging in style from simple folk melodies to the avant-garde. These works include chamber and orchestral music, a chamber opera, string quartets, solo music for piano, flute, singers as well as hymn tunes. I have published (El Flauto Records) a large number of sheet music books and CDs, all containing original compositions and/or arrangements. Recognition: I have been simply recognised by the people who play my music and those who ask me to write music for them. References:References and lots of other information available upon request. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Education: M.A. (Music), B. Music, F.R.S.M., F.T.C.L., A.R.C.T.Studied composing with Dr. Gareth Churchill [U of Cardiff] (2005 – 2018)Studied composing with Mark Armanini (1999 – 2006)Studied composing with Dr. David Duke (1985 – 1998) Professional Organisations: The Ivors Academy (The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors – BASCA) Women in Music UK Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) Riverside Arts Centre and Sunbury and Shepperton Arts Association Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) Canadian Music Centre (CMC), Canadian League of Composers (CLC), Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP), Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) Association of Canadian Women Composers (ACWC), Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Libraries Which Hold My Music: The British Library Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford Cambridge University Library The National Library of Scotland The Library of Trinity College, Dublin The National Library of Wales The New York Public Library National Library of Canada Music Director and Freelance Church Musician: United Reform Church, Hampton Hill (2019) pianist Sunbury Methodist Church (2018-2019) – concerts and hymn workshops Holy Trinity Brompton, London (2014-2016) – orchestra player All Souls, Langham Place (2010 – __) orchestra player St. Mary’s Church, East Molesey, Surrey (2008-2010) substitute organist Norbiton Methodist Church (2007-2015) organist/pianist once a month St. Peter’s Church, West Molesey, Surrey (2007 – __) substitute organist/pianist Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver, Canada (2001-2006) concerts and substitute 5 p.m. service organist St. Chad’s Vancouver, Canada (2001-2006) Music Director Martin Luther Church, Vancouver, Canada (1999 – 2006) – substitute organist and concerts Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, B.C. Canada (1999-2001) Music Director Music Director – Musical Theatre Productions: Musical Revue – Manor Players, Sunbury Surrey (2018) Jack and The Beanstalk – Shepperton Players, Sunbury, Surrey (2017-2018) Ballet Pianist: The Ballet School, Notting Hill, London (2010 – __) The Harmsworth School of Dance, North London (2007-2017) ArtsEd, Chiswick (2007-2010) Goh Ballet, Vancouver, Canada (2000-2006) The Surrey Dance School/Academy, Surrey, B.C., Canada (2000-2006)
About flute lessons in London
London has an abundance of talented flute teachers serving every level, from young children beginning their musical journey to adults and advanced students. With London's thriving musical culture—home to world-class orchestras, jazz venues, and performance spaces—flute tutors here are highly qualified, experienced in multiple genres, and passionate about helping students develop musicianship. Find private lessons tailored to your pace and style, whether in-person at studios across London or online from anywhere.
Flute tutors are available across London—from central locations like Westminster and the West End, to South London (Brixton, Peckham), East London, North London (Camden, Islington), and West London (Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith). Most teachers also offer online lessons, connecting you to great instruction regardless of where you live in or outside London.
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Flute lessons: what to expect
Search for flute teachers who provide in-person tone and embouchure work, or choose online lessons for repertoire and interpretation.
Beginners, students preparing for exams, and advanced players refining tone and technique.
Breath support, articulation, scales, tone development and repertoire tailored to your goals.
In-person lessons help with embouchure adjustments; online lessons are effective for repertoire, tone modelling and practice plans.
A simple learning path for flute
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Establish posture, breathing, basic tone production and simple scales to build a reliable sound.
Develop articulation, finger technique, extended range and study repertoire suited to your goals.
Prepare recital pieces, orchestral excerpts or jazz lines and refine musical interpretation.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-maintained flute and regular cleaning routine.
- A tuner and metronome to develop intonation and timing.
- Recordings of target repertoire to model tone and phrasing.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Tone, phrasing and orchestral/chamber repertoire.
Improvisation basics, jazz phrasing and small-ensemble playing.
Extended techniques and modern repertoire for advanced players.
Popular cities for flute lessons
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Trust & safety
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FAQs about flute lessons in London
Absolutely. London is home to world-class orchestras and performance venues, so many flute tutors are experienced performers, often with music degrees from conservatories. You can find teachers who specialise in classical repertoire, jazz, chamber music, or multiple styles.
Yes. Teachers work with children starting around age 7–8, as well as teenagers and adult learners. Many specialise in making lessons engaging for young students, while others focus on adult learners returning to music or discovering the flute for the first time.
Many London tutors have significant experience with adult beginners and love helping learners develop at their own pace. A patient, encouraging teacher will help you build a strong foundation and enjoy the learning process.
Yes — London has a vibrant jazz scene, and many flute tutors specialise in jazz improvisation, blues, and contemporary styles. Whether you want to explore jazz or blend it with classical training, you'll find the right teacher.
Most London tutors offer online lessons via video call, giving you flexibility to learn from home or fit lessons around your schedule. Online tuition can work just as effectively as in-person lessons.
Many London tutors are experienced in ABRSM, Trinity, and RSL exam preparation. They'll coach you through repertoire, technique, sight-reading, and performance skills to help you succeed.
Look for teachers whose musical background and teaching philosophy align with your goals. Consider whether you prefer classical, jazz, or mixed styles; check availability and location; and see if they offer trial lessons. A good fit makes all the difference.
A good teacher will help you develop technique, gradually introduce more challenging repertoire, encourage regular practice, and celebrate your progress. You'll learn music theory, performance skills, and how to listen actively to other musicians.
Many beginners start around 7–9 when breath support and finger size are suitable, though adapted junior flutes exist.
Yes — tone and technique can be developed online with careful guidance; occasional in-person checks help with embouchure.