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Flute Lessons in Midtown

Learn flute from working Manhattan musicians — at home in Midtown or online.

Kids & adults. All levels.

Beautiful tone & vibrato Classical & orchestral Reading & rhythm Breath & posture Flute near Midtown Chamber in your Midtown home
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Kalman Music Lessons — a music school designed for the busy New Yorker.

Kalman Music Lessons is a New York City music school whose teachers come to your apartment in Midtown. We teach piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, ukulele, voice and music theory to children and adults, including complete beginners. Lessons happen at your home, at one of our NYC studios, or online. Your first lesson is $15 in our studio or $50 at your home. After that, studio lessons start at $50 and at-home lessons at $60 per 30-minute lesson, both on a 10-lesson package. Call or text (917) 525-3374.

What you'll learn

A complete flutist,
your way.

Every lesson combines tone, technique, and the music you care about.

Your teacher

Professional performers,
world-class teachers.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

50+
Active teachers
13
Instruments
10+
Years teaching
9
NYC studios
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first breath to
full recitals.

Pick your path. We'll build the technique.

Orchestra, solo, and chamber literature.

Skills
  • Embouchure & air
  • Basic range
  • Simple scales
  • Reading notation
Repertoire
  • Rubank method
  • Simple folk songs
  • Trevor Wye beginner material
  • Easy duets
Skills
  • All 12 major scales
  • Third octave
  • Vibrato
  • Étude work
Repertoire
  • Bach Sonatas
  • Mozart Concertos (intro)
  • Köhler Études
  • Handel Sonatas
Skills
  • Advanced repertoire
  • Orchestral audition preparation
  • Chamber music
  • Solo recitals
Repertoire
  • Mozart Concerto in G
  • Chaminade Concertino
  • Prokofiev Sonata
  • Poulenc Sonata

Not sure which route is right for you?

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Pricing

Choose your plan.

Payments processed through Stripe. Review package expiry and cancellation terms before purchasing. Compare studio memberships and lesson packages below.

Membership
Starting at
$149 / month

The ClassPass-style membership for music.

Private lessons at NYC studios. Pro and Elite include free group classes; Hobby does not. Monthly and annual payment options have different commitments.

Hobby
Two 45-min lessons / month
$99/mo annual
$149/mo monthly
Pro Best value
Four 45-min lessons / month + groups
$199/mo annual
$249/mo monthly
Elite
Four 60-min lessons / month + rental
$249/mo annual
$299/mo monthly

Annual prices are monthly equivalents, paid up front: Hobby $1,188, Pro $2,388, Elite $2,988. Monthly billing starts at $149.

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Packages
Starting at
$50 / lesson

Private 1-on-1 lessons.

Buy four or ten credits at a time. Four-lesson credits expire after 90 days; ten-lesson credits after 120 days.

Studio pricing · per lesson
30 minutes
Great for kids & quick lessons
from $50
$65 single · $50 w/ 10-pack
45 minutes Popular
Most students start here
from $65
$80 single · $65 w/ 10-pack
60 minutes
Deep practice & prep
from $80
$95 single · $80 w/ 10-pack
At-home lessons from $60/30 min on a 10-lesson package. Full price list
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Not sure which fits? Book a first lesson and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

For families

Two or three kids on different instruments? One teacher, one visit.

A 60-minute lesson is shared between siblings — flute for one, guitar or drums for another — and priced as one lesson. 50+ teachers, most of whom play two or more instruments.

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Need a flute? Rent one from us.

Rent a quality student flute from our studio. Try before you buy.

Rent by the day, the week or the month — from $2/day, plus a one-time short-term rental fee.

The reviews are
in.

Don't take our word for it — look us up on Google and Yelp.

"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
Zoe S. · Flute · Drums
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
AMPM L. · Flute · Piano
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
Andy K. · Flute · Saxophone
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
עדן ל. · Flute · Clarinet
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
tessa F. · Flute · Guitar
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
Mark G. · Flute · Music
Common questions

Flute lessons: your questions.

Do I need my own flute?

Yes — consistent practice requires your own instrument. A quality student flute is fine to start; we can help you pick one.

What age can kids start?

Typically age 8+, once front teeth and arm reach are sufficient. Smaller students can start with a curved-head flute.

Do you teach piccolo?

Yes, usually as a second instrument after a student is comfortable on flute.

How much are flute lessons in Midtown?

In-home flute lessons in Midtown start at $60 for 30 minutes on a 10-lesson package ($75 for a single lesson). Studio and online lessons start at $50 on a 10-lesson package ($65 single). Hobby studio membership includes two 45-minute lessons per month for $149 billed monthly, or $99/month equivalent with $1,188 paid annually. Pro and Elite include four lessons per month.

Do your teachers travel to Midtown?

Yes! Our flute teachers travel directly to your Midtown home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start flute as a complete beginner in Midtown?

Absolutely. Many of our Midtown students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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Our Locations

Home lessons & studio options

📍 Soho - by Prince Street

📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave

📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L

📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C

📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden

📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G

📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6

📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St

📍 Financial District - by Wall St

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What our flute lessons feel like in Midtown

Our flute lessons are built to help players develop a warm, focused tone and the technical control to shape it. From the very first sessions we work on breath support, embouchure, and clean fingering, always in service of making real music rather than drilling in isolation. Whether you are picking up the instrument for the first time or refining an already capable sound, each lesson is paced to your goals and the repertoire you want to play.

As students grow, the work turns toward expression: dynamics, phrasing, articulation, and the subtle control of air that gives the flute its singing quality. We fold in sight-reading, rhythm, and ear training so that reading a new piece becomes second nature and your musical instincts sharpen alongside your technique. The aim is a flutist who can pick up unfamiliar music and bring it to life with confidence.

Repertoire spans classical solos, ensemble parts, and contemporary pieces, giving you real experience in interpretation and performance. You will learn how to hold a line in a chamber setting, blend within a section, and carry a solo passage with poise. This variety builds the versatility that lets a player feel at home in a recital, an orchestra, or an informal session with friends.

Kalman Music Lessons offers both private and small-group instruction so lessons fit how you learn best. One-on-one time means focused feedback and a plan tailored to you, while group settings add the joy and discipline of playing alongside others. Throughout, we prepare students for the moments that matter most, from recitals and concerts to studio recording, so that stepping in front of an audience feels natural.

The Kalman Music Lessons difference for flute lessons in Midtown?

Kalman Music Lessons provides an inspiring and supportive environment for flutists of all levels. Lessons focus on skill development, expressive performance, and practical application, equipping students to perform with confidence in any setting. With focused, personalized instruction, musicians experience steady growth while embracing their artistic potential, making it the ideal choice for dedicated and passionate flute players.

Learning Flute in Midtown

There's something special about studying flute in Midtown. Residential options in Midtown tend to be newer high-rises with better soundproofing; proximity to rehearsal studios on the west side is a major plus. With flutists who perform across the city, every lesson connects you to NYC's wider jazz community.

The neighborhood

Fast-paced, iconic, and relentlessly busy — the epicenter of NYC's commercial and cultural life.

The scene here

Midtown is the professional center of the NYC music industry: Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters, major label offices, and Times Square performance spaces are all within blocks of each other.

Nearby: N/Q/R/W to 49th Street or B/D/F/M to 47-50th Rockefeller Center

Book Flute Lessons in Midtown Today

Midtown residents love our in-home flute lessons — professional teachers, flexible times, and a fun learning path. Try a lesson this week.

Near Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, and the 42 St (4/5/6/7/S) and 34 St–Penn Station (1/2/3/A/C/E) subway stations in Midtown.

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★★★★★
Tal teaches my daughter how to play the clarinet. He’s a true professional with a wonderful approach to working with children. My daughter is making great progress and really enjoys her lessons. I wholeheartedly recommend him
Tania Y.clarinet · July 2025
★★★★★
Tal is a very talented musician, proficient with many instruments including the piano, saxophone, flute, clarinet, and more. He is great with our kids and truly passionate. Highly recommended!
Yaron K.saxophone · July 2025
★★★★★
Amazing experience….. I love ‘Tal ‘ the Head of the Music school. He tought me Drums. So passionate So patient & so Professional. Thank you Highly Recommended
Michael H.drums · June 2026
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