First notes and core fingerings: B-A-G, Bb options, reading fingering charts (e.g., F)
Scales, arpeggios, octaves, registers (low/middle/high): techniques for range and control
Dynamics and color: play loud/soft, high notes softly, vibrato starting point and setup
Practice structure and time management: organizing scale work, warm-ups, daily exercises
Performance skills: anxiety-reduction practice methods and how to recover after a bad performance
Intonation: tendencies by register, how to stay in tune, and tuning strategies
Care/maintenance: cleaning after playing, cleaning a dirty flute/piccolo, cloth differences
Piccolo basics: what to consider first when switching to piccolo and improving tone
Musicianship resources: finding sheet music, recommended books, and understanding Trinity College London
About the free online course
Starting the flute can feel intimidating: getting a first sound, holding the instrument comfortably, and figuring out why notes squeak or feel airy. This free online course is designed for true beginners who want steady progress, clear guidance, and skills that translate quickly into better tone and easier playing. You will learn how to assemble and handle the flute safely, set up reliable finger placement, and create a focused sound by coordinating air direction, embouchure shape, and posture.
Instead of guessing what to fix, you will build strong fundamentals that support everything you play. The lessons guide you through producing your first notes, developing a consistent breathing approach, and improving tone quality from the start. As you advance, you will refine articulation with single and double tonguing, learn to read fingering charts with confidence, and organize scale practice so it actually improves technique rather than becoming repetitive.
You will also gain practical tools that many beginners miss: how to manage low and high registers, reduce excess air in your sound, improve dynamics, and stay in tune across the instrument’s natural tendencies. Warm-ups and targeted exercises help you strengthen control over air speed, note endings, octaves, and fast passages so your playing sounds more polished and musical. The course also supports the real-life side of learning, with strategies for time management, staying motivated, and reducing performance anxiety.
To keep your instrument in good condition, you will learn essential cleaning habits for flute and piccolo, including how to deal with everyday buildup and what to use when maintenance is needed. By the end, you will have a clear practice direction, healthier technique, and the confidence to join ensembles, find sheet music that fits your level, and continue improving with structure rather than trial and error.
Course content
Video class: YOUR FIRST FLUTE LESSON | The Flute Channel #TFC14m
Exercise: What is the first step to produce a sound on a flute?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson - How to make a sound03m
Exercise: What is the first step in producing sound on a flute?
Video class: How to put your Flute together02m
Exercise: _When assembling the flute, where should you place your fingers to avoid crushing the keys?
Video class: Beginner Flute - Finger Position on the Flute02m
Exercise: Where do you place your fingers on a flute?
Video class: Beginner Flute Lesson | The First Notes B A and G on the Flute03m
Exercise: Which sequence of notes can you play using the left hand on a flute?
Video class: Flute Breathing for any Flutist10m
Exercise: What are the three levels of breathing for flutists mentioned in the explanation?
Video class: Flute and Body Posture08m
Exercise: What is a common mistake when playing the flute?
Video class: Basic Embouchure for the Flute03m
Exercise: What is a key aspect of developing a good flute tone?
Video class: Single Tonguing For Flute04m
Exercise: _What is the most important thing to keep in mind when tonguing on the flute?
Video class: Learning Flute Scales - Basic Fundamentals02m
Exercise: What is an effective way to organize scale practice?
Video class: How to Read Flute Fingering Charts03m
Exercise: _What is the fingering for the note F on the flute?
Video class: Double Tonguing For Flute05m
Exercise: What is the main difference between double tonguing and triple tonguing in music practice?
Video class: How to Play Low Notes on the Flute07m
Exercise: _What is the correct way to play the low register on the flute according to Emily's lesson?
Video class: How to Play High Notes on the Flute05m
Exercise: What is a key technique for playing high register notes on the flute?
Video class: Vibrato for the Flute03m
Exercise: _Where should you start your vibrato according to Amelie?
Video class: 5 Minute Warm-Up For Flutists In a Hurry05m
Exercise: What technique was demonstrated after the long notes in the warm-up?
Video class: Flutter Tongue for Flute02m
Exercise: _What is the difference between the two types of flutter tonguing?
Video class: Time Management for Musicians - Part 102m
Exercise: What is a recommended strategy for effective practice?
Video class: Time Management for Musicians - Part 202m
Exercise: _What is Emily's advice for time management during regular practice?
Video class: Dealing with Performing and Anxiety as a Musician03m
Exercise: What practice technique can help reduce performance anxiety?
Video class: Starting on Piccolo and Tips on Playing Better04m
Exercise: _What is the first thing to consider when playing the piccolo?
Video class: How to get rid of the AIR in your sound09m
Video class: SINGING While Playing The Flute04m
Exercise: _What is the technique referred to as "singing in your flute"?
Video class: The Three Different Bb Fingerings02m
Video class: How to play LOUD on the Flute05m
Video class: How To Clean Your Flute After Playing02m
Video class: How To Clean A DIRTY FLUTE04m
Exercise: _What is the difference between tarnish cloth and polishing cloth?
Video class: How To Clean Your Piccolo After Playing01m
Video class: How to play in TUNE with your Flute04m
Exercise: _What is the natural tendency of the flute when playing in the low register?
Video class: 3 Tips to Help Stay in Tune with your Flute05m
Video class: Right Hand Technique for Flute - Pinky Problems05m
Exercise: _What can you do to make sliding from low C to low E easier on the flute?
Video class: Finger Positions For Flute In Depth08m
Video class: How to Improve your Octaves on the Flute05m
Exercise: _What is the key to playing an octave on the flute?
Video class: How To Find Sheet Music04m
Video class: Things To Keep In Mind When Practicing06m
Exercise: _What are the four or five groups that music practicing revolves around?
Video class: 3 Flute Books You Need - REVIEW03m
Video class: 7 Ways To Stay Motivated During Summer as a Musician05m
Exercise: _What is the coupon code for getting a 15% discount on sheet music at Sheet Music Plus?
Video class: Learn to play LOUD on the Flute04m
Video class: Better Dynamics on the Flute09m
Video class: How to stop your lips from shaking on the Flute03m
Video class: Playing High Notes QUIETLY and SOFT on Flute06m
Exercise: _What is the key to playing high notes on the flute softly and smoothly?
Video class: Where to Breathe in your Music04m
Video class: FIX Your Flute EMBOUCHURE07m
Exercise: _What is the most common mistake people make with their embouchure according to Emmy's experience?
Video class: HOW TO CONTROL AIR SPEED ON THE FLUTE09m
Video class: How to Glissando on Flute06m
Exercise: _What is the glissando on the flute and how is it played?
Video class: How to Play Faster on Flute05m
Video class: How to Recover from a Performance06m
Exercise: _What should you do if you have a bad performance?
Video class: FLUTE EXPERT REVIEWS YOUR PLAYING14m
Video class: EASY Tonguing Workout for Flute19m
Exercise: _What is the importance of air support when working on tonguing?
Video class: 3 INTERMEDIATE Flute Exercises for Daily Practice08m
Video class: Beginner Tips on How to Practice Music11m
Video class: How to Play the Middle Register on Flute07m
Video class: Flute Expert Reviews her Fans' Musical Performances13m
Exercise: _What advice does Amelie give to the first flutist she reviews?
Video class: How to Make Note Endings on the Flute05m
Video class: FIRST FLUTE LESSON BACK FROM A HIATUS OR LONG BREAK | THE FLUTE CHANNEL #TFC08m
Exercise: _What are the fingerings for low C, low C sharp, and high D sharp on the flute?
Video class: Can I Play Over Trombones Trumpets and Clarinets in Band?19m
Video class: Scales except in a Different Way - Reichert Daily Exercises #107m
Video class: Arpeggio Tricks and How to Practice Them - Reichert Daily Exercises #210m
Video class: Find your Level with the Trinity College London Flute Books (2023)08m
Exercise: _What is Trinity College London?
This free course includes:
6 hours and 20 minutes of online video course
Digital certificate of course completion (Free)
Exercises to train your knowledge
100% free, from content to certificate
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