About Recorder lessons

Recorders for All Ages

The recorder is a versatile and accessible wind instrument that has been played for centuries. Many children are introduced to the recorder at a young age as their first instrument, because it's relatively easy to master the basics. But the recorder also offers a surprising number of possibilities for adults.

In which music can you play the Recorder?

The recorder adapts effortlessly to various musical styles. From baroque music to modern pop and world music! 

Is the Recorder a solo Instrument?

The recorder can be played as a solo instrument and in consorts, in which, just like in a vocal quartet, the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders play the score.

Out of Fashion

In the second half of the 18th century, the recorder slowly fell out of fashion. It wasn't until the 20th century that the instrument was rediscovered, and recorder music flourished again, with both old and new repertoire.

Are there different Types of Recorders?

There are several types of recorders, such as the soprano, alto, and tenor recorder, which can be used together in ensembles and orchestras. This allows both beginners and advanced musicians—young and old—to enjoy making music together.

Are there the only 3 Types?

No, there are many more recorders! From very small and high-pitched sopraninos to enormously large and low-pitched ones. Some recorders are so large that you have to climb onto a chair to play them. They sound so low you can barely hear them!

History

The recorder is a woodwind instrument with a long history. It's one of the oldest instruments, and the first recorders were made as early as the 14th century. Even in non-Western cultures, the wooden flute has been in use for centuries. Beautiful and exceptionally virtuosic pieces were written for it during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

What is a Recorder Consort?

A recorder consort is an ensemble of all recorders, in which all the voices of the score, the composition, are played by recorders. There are also gamba consorts, in which all the voices are played by viola da gambas.

Popular

In folk music, we encounter various relatives of the recorder. Think of the 18th-century tin whistle or flageolet, but also the bag pipe, which is essentially a recorder with a large bellows underneath! In Arabic and Indian music, the flute is a common instrument, and don't forget the flute-playing Cupid or Amor from Greek and Roman antiquity!

More information

You've just found your Recorder Teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to visit the page of the music teacher you'd like to learn more about. Contact the recorder teacher near you and book a trial lesson!

Recorder Trial Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect opportunity to discuss the lesson location, your favourite music styles and to get to know your future recorder teacher. Get in touch!

Private Music Lessons for All Ages

On the Vivaldi Music Lessons website, you'll find all kinds of music lessons for beginners and advanced students. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teens, and adults.

Why music is so important?

Music improves your mood, makes you happy, gets you moving, and gives you positive energy! Making music is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Your favourite music

We focus on the recorder repertoire that you find most personal. Tips, personalised instructions and inspiration from a dedicated professional recorder teacher are the best choice!

Lesson Packages

Lesson times, payment, and location are agreed upon individually with your recorder teacher. Packages of 5 or 10 recorder lessons of 30, 45, and 60 minutes.

Where do the lessons take place?

The lessons take place at the teacher's home, in the studio, or at your home.

Online Recorder Lessons

If you'd like to take online lessons, you can contact the recorder teacher of your choice directly to discuss the options.

From Classical to Pop and More!

Learn and enjoy classical, baroque, jazz, pop, Latin, world music, or another genre! You're welcome to sign up for a trial recorder lesson.

Music Theory Lessons

Want to learn more about the background of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities, and musical structures? Find your recorder teacher and discover the benefits of music theory knowledge.