Recorder
The recorder sounds very nice and it is an instrument that you can quickly get good results from. Playing this instrument can also be very satisfying, as you can go in many different directions with it.

Recorder lessons
The lessons are intended for children from 4 years old. During the lessons, the age of the child is taken into account, and a different method will be used for each age group.

Introduction to the recorder
The first 2 lessons consist of getting to know the recorder. This applies to all age groups.

Whistling with Fish
This is a course for children from 4 to 5 years old. This method has been specially developed for children in this age group. They do learn to read notes, but in a playful way, namely with tadpoles. These tadpoles only change into real ‘notes’ later in the book.

When this book is finished, the students have had all the notes with their left hand. Then we continue with the next book

Me and my recorder
This is a course for new students from the age of 6. Children who have finished Fluiten met Visjes will automatically move on to this course.
In this book you will immediately learn to read notes. A CD is also included with the book, which is used regularly. Not only for playing along with the songs, but also for other exercises. In addition, a workbook is included with this method, which we will also use regularly during the lessons.

The soprano recorder is used during both of these courses. For students who are ready for ‘Me and my recorder – part 2’, there is the possibility to learn to play the alto recorder. It is also possible to play together with other recorder students and form an ensemble in this way.

The recorder
A soprano recorder is required to follow the lessons.
The teacher advises using the so-called ‘dream flutes’ (by Adriana Breukink) with a plastic head. These are available with a red or blue head.
For the alto recorder, it is recommended to use an Aura recorder with double bore.