Flute

Inspiring the young with music

Suitable age group: 8 years of age and above

The flute is a great choice for beginners to start on as the instrument is light and easy to manage, making it convenient to carry around and also easier to play notes with. It is a versatile instrument that can be played solo, in a small ensemble, or in a full orchestra. The flute can also be found in many genres of music, so you never have to worry that there will not be any music for you to play! Learning to play the flute teaches you skills like breath control, hand coordination, rhythm, and many more that is transferable to other instruments.

Playing the flute requires coordination of hands, mouth, and breathing when playing. It not only develops coordination and finger dexterity, but it also promotes brain plasticity and cognitive development. Skill transference from learning the flute can assist children in many different aspects of life. Research has proven that learning a musical instrument improves musical performance as well as academic test scores. Children will also learn how to read music during this course, this helps develop their hand eye coordination.

At Da Capo Music Academy, every student is placed at the centre of a personalized, interactive and engaging learning experience. Supported by research-based pedagogies, developmentally appropriate practices and digital resources, our passionate educators at Da Capo Music Academy adopt a holistic approach when crafting individualized lessons. Meeting the learning goals of our students and contributing to their musical success and lifelong music-making are our top priorities.

Junior Academy

Suitable age group: 3 years to 8 years of age

For young beginners, the flute is a great starting instrument due to its lightweight and small size. This makes it easier for young children to carry it around and also manage the instrument when playing. Learning to play the flute for young children has numerous benefits including cultivating discipline, developing self-confidence, strengthening of the core muscles, and relieving stress.

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Benefits

Improves fine and gross motor skills

Improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Improved aural discrimination

Improved phonological awareness

Improved attention span and focus

Character building