About Recorder lessons

Recorders for young and old

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 musical styles can you use 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

Choose your Recorder teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the recorder teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Recorder Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future recorder teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Why Music Lessons?

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

Your Favourite Music

The repertoire for recorder which you find the most personal to you is where we will focus our attention. For this, constructive feedback, personalised exercises, tips and inspiration from a dedicated professional recorder teacher are best choice!

Recorder Lessons near you!

  • Recorder Lessons for children, teenagers, adults - all levels
  • Flexibility with Lesson Packs of  5 or 10 x 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons
  • Free trial lesson with the purchase of a Lesson Pack (normally 25,-)
  • Private recorder lessons at the teacher's place or at your home
  • In person or online lessons
  • Cosy and positive atmosphere in your lessons

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your recorder teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 recorder lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Recorder Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Recorder Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the recorder teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

If music is your passion and classical, baroque, jazz, pop, latin, world music or any other kind of music is where you find the most inspiration, you're welcome to sign up for a trial recorder lesson. 

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your recorder teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.