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Flute 101 - A Starter Course
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Flute 101 - A Starter Course

For Beginner Flutists
Created byCatriona Ailts
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn about the history, anatomy, and the maintenance required as a beginner or returning flutist.
  • Understand the basic music concepts required to read and play flute music such as rhythm, dynamics, the treble clef, breathing, and tonguing.
  • Learn and practice the foundational notes that make up the Bb major scale and many beginner flute pieces.
  • Complete three songs of increasing difficulty.

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Course content

5 sections • 25 lectures • 3h 36m total length

  • Introduction5:55

    This video will introduce you to the instructor and tell you more about what to expect from the course.

  • Flute History3:17

    Students will learn about the history of the flute, the flute family, and how the flute is used today.

  • Anatomy, Assembly, and How to Hold the Flute7:42

    Students will learn about the 3 parts of the flute, how to assemble the instrument before playing, and how to properly hold the flute to avoid bad playing habits or injury.

  • Flute Maintenance12:12

    By the end of this lecture, students will know how to clean their instrument and how to keep their flute in the best playing condition.

  • Producing Your First Sound8:24

    Students will learn how to produce sound on the flute and practice with the headjoint first.

  • Producing Sound on the Full Flute5:33

    Students will practice and find out how to produce a good sound with the full construction of the flute.

  • Your First Notes10:20

    By the end of this lecture, students will know how to play 3 foundational notes with the correct fingerings, allowing them the ability to start learning their first songs on the flute.

  • Basic Rhythm Concepts6:56

    For those who do not already have a general music background, this lesson will teach you the basic rhythm concepts you need to understand and play flute music.

  • Tonguing9:13

    Tonguing on the flute is not an easy technique to learn, but by the end of this lecture, students should feel more comfortable and understand how to articulate on the flute.

  • Your First Song16:17

    By the end of this lesson, students will know how to play "Hot Cross Buns", a popular traditional tune, using the notes and concepts we learned previously.

Requirements

  • Students must rent, borrow, or own a flute with a cleaning rod or rag in order to learn and follow along with this course.
  • Students of a younger age, especially 12 years of age or younger, should consider having a parent or guardian around to support and help them navigate the course as needed.

Description

In Flute 101 - A Starter Course, beginner flutists can learn and understand all the necessary basics to become a capable flutist who is ready to join a beginner level concert band or small ensemble. Returning players will also benefit, refreshing their knowledge and skills with guided instruction while avoiding bad habits. Despite the intimidating reputation surrounding the difficulties of the flute, students will find this course helpful and encouraging, demystifying these challenges and providing clear methods of practice.


Under the instruction of Catriona Ailts, a MN musician and UMN - Twin Cities graduate, students can expect to learn about a variety of topics necessary to learning a new woodwind instrument including the history, anatomy, care and maintenance, basic music theory, sound production, how to play basic notes and scales, tonguing, reading music off of the music staff, how to learn new songs, practice, and much more. Students will receive detailed instruction that not only covers the general music knowledge, but how these topics pertain to the flute and the necessary technique to achieve success as a beginner flute player.


Flute 101 - A Starter Course is taught by Catriona Ailts, a private music teacher and composer from MN with over 7 years of teaching experience and more than 15 years of flute experience. Catriona designed this course to help prepare young musicians and returning adult musicians to join a concert band or small ensemble as she believes community and creating music for a purpose makes learning more meaningful and fun.


After completing the course, students will feel confident and inspired to continue their flute journey with patience and resilience all while enjoying the process.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner musicians and music lovers who would like to learn a new instrument.
  • Beginner flutists who want to join a beginner level concert band or other ensemble.
  • Returning flutists who have taken a hiatus but would like to refresh their skills and start playing again.
  • Beginner level flutists who are not sure if they would like to take private lessons yet, but want additional instruction.

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