Flute Methods 1

Discover the essential tools and techniques to become a skilled performer and musician on flute. This four-week course will explore tone development, technique exercises, how to improve your intonation, and ways to boost your creativity through improvisation. 

Every flutist's tone is as unique as a fingerprint, and in this course, we'll explore examples of beautiful tones and how to achieve your own. The course then explores technique, diving into the building blocks of scales and arpeggios. You’ll learn the importance of consistency, repetition, and patience as you refine your technical skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the course provides exercises to help you reach new levels of technical proficiency. 

The course delves into common intonation challenges, with a focus on vibrato. It will also explore ways to expand your creativity and ensure your well-being by learning approaches to improvisation and fostering a positive mindset in your development as a musician. By the end of this transformative journey, you'll have the tools to thrive as a flutist. 

What you will learn:

✔ Apply specific techniques to achieve a clear and resonant tone, paying attention to clarity, pitch accuracy, and expressive phrasing     
✔ Identify common challenges related to intonation and apply strategies to address these challenge     
✔ Develop the ability to improvise and incorporate creative elements into your performances     
✔ Create practice routines that balance technical development with self-care    

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Prerequisite skills:

• Read and play all the notes on the flute in treble clef
• Read and play basic rhythms like whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, dotted half, dotted quarter, and dotted eighth notes
• Read simple (2/4, 3/4, and 4/4) and compound (6/8, 9/8, and 12/8) time signatures

What you need to participate:

• Computer or mobile device with Internet. Internet speed must be at least 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload. For students using a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile app and select “Interlochen Online” as your school.
• Flute
• Manuscript paper and pencil or tablet with touch pen
• Tuner
• Metronome (free option)
• Video/audio recording device such as your phone

How the course works:

Interlochen Online courses are designed to be inspiring and flexible with weekly learning units that combine video segments and guided instruction that you can complete on your own schedule during the week. You will interact regularly with your teacher and peers inside the learning environment. 

You can also participate in an optional weekly hour-long video class meeting, where you can learn from the teacher and interact with your classmates in real-time. At the beginning of the course, you will complete a survey indicating your preferred times for the class meeting. The teacher will make every best effort to identify a meeting time that works for everyone. The teacher will also post recordings of the meetings and you can view them when it is convenient. 

The goal is that you walk away not only with practical skills and friendships but that you are inspired and motivated to pursue your art and realize your potential.