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A friendly introduction to wind instruments and music reading for all ages.

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Featured recorder teachers

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Linda Martin - Recorder teacher
Linda Martin
RecorderOnline
£25.00
Top Rated
Most recent review: 7 Jul 2021

I have been teaching for over 40 years now, maybe because I love it so much! I teach piano, flute, recorder, music theory, and give extra aural training lessons to students of other teachers who don’t have the time in…

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John Spoulos - Recorder teacher
John Spoulos
RecorderOnline

John Spoulos,I have been teaching for five decades.I have had three rock stars and two Grammy nominees as,well as numerous performers,college scholarships for students.We teach all of the,styles,but more importantly, I…

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Recorder lessons offer an accessible route into music for young beginners and adults wanting an easy-to-play wind instrument.

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Recorder lessons: what to expect

Who recorder lessons suit

Children starting music lessons and adults seeking an easy entry into music.

A simple learning path for recorder

A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.

Weeks 1–4: Basics
1

Holding the instrument, basic fingerings and simple melodies.

Months 2–4: Reading & technique
2

Simple repertoire, reading and tone control.

Getting started: what you need

Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.

  • A soprano or descant recorder and simple method book.
  • Short daily practice sessions focusing on tone and fingering accuracy.

Styles & goals your teacher can support

Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.

Early years
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Music-making for children and classroom contexts.

Folk & early music
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Introduction to repertoire and ensemble playing.

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FAQs about recorder lessons

What age can start recorder?

Many start from age 4–6 with simple games and songs.