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Flute Lessons in NYC

Private flute lessons from conservatory-trained players. Classical, jazz, celtic, and world styles.

Kids & adults. All levels.

Beautiful tone & vibrato Reading & rhythm Classical & orchestral School band support Audition / NYSSMA prep Breath & posture
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What you'll learn

A complete flutist,
your way.

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

Your teacher

Your teacher plays
Carnegie Hall — and your living room.

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

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Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
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
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
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
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
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
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
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
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
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
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
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

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Pricing

Two ways to learn.

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Membership
Starting at
$99 / month

The ClassPass-style membership for music.

Recurring studio lessons in NYC + unlimited access to group classes and workshops. Lower per-lesson cost than packages.

Hobby
Bi-weekly 45-min
$99/mo annual
$149/mo monthly
Pro Best value
Weekly 45-min + groups
$199/mo annual
$249/mo monthly
Elite
Weekly 60-min + rental
$249/mo annual
$299/mo monthly
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Packages
Starting at
$50 / lesson

Private 1-on-1 lessons.

Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.

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 $75/30 min · Westchester from $95/30 min. Full price list
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Not sure which fits? Book a $15 trial and we'll help you choose.

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

Bundle offer

Need a flute? Rent one from us.

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

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"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Flute · Manhattan
"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Flute · Westchester
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Flute · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Flute · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Flute · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Flute · Brooklyn
"I went from zero to playing my favorite songs in 6 months. My teacher meets me exactly where I am."
Sarah J. · Flute · Manhattan
"At-home lessons were a game-changer. My daughter literally counts down the days until Wednesday."
Michael T. · Flute · Westchester
"The personalized approach is incredible. I can play things I never imagined I could."
Jessica K. · Flute · Brooklyn
"Evening lessons fit my schedule and I finally have the creative outlet I've always wanted."
Linda P. · Flute · Queens
"Six months in and my skills have transformed. The quality of instruction is outstanding."
Emily K. · Flute · Brooklyn
"My teacher turned what felt intimidating into something exciting. I leave every lesson inspired."
David R. · Flute · Brooklyn
Common questions

Your Flute questions, answered.

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.

Is flute hard to learn?

The first sound takes some practice. Once you get it, progress is steady. Most students play simple melodies within the first month.

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.

Can I learn jazz flute?

Yes — we have teachers who specialize in jazz flute, with serious improvisation skills.

Are online flute lessons effective?

Yes — we use high-quality audio setups so tone comes through clearly, plus shared-screen for music.

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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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About our flute lessons

Kalman Music offers Flute Lessons New York City designed to help musicians enhance technique, tone, and expressive capability. These lessons provide structured instruction that balances technical skill with artistic expression, ensuring students develop precision, musicality, and confidence on the instrument. Whether beginning with basic fingerings or advancing to complex compositions, each session adapts to the student’s goals and style preferences.

Lessons cover essential flute techniques, including breath control, embouchure development, finger dexterity, articulation, and phrasing. Emphasis is placed on tone quality, dynamics, and musical expression, allowing students to convey emotion and nuance through their playing. By focusing on both technical mastery and expressive performance, Kalman Music supports students in becoming well-rounded, versatile flutists.

Best Flute Classes NYC at Kalman Music integrate technical exercises with practical application. Students apply their skills to perform solo pieces, ensemble works, and contemporary compositions, gaining hands-on experience in musical interpretation and performance. This approach fosters confidence, versatility, and the ability to perform comfortably in solo, chamber, or orchestral settings.

Lessons are tailored to suit individual progress and objectives. Beginners focus on fundamental techniques, posture, breath support, and basic music reading, while advanced students tackle intricate passages, expressive phrasing, and improvisation. Each session encourages steady progress while maintaining an engaging and encouraging environment, promoting both skill and creative development.

Kalman Music emphasizes cultivating musical intuition alongside technical ability. Students refine dynamics, tempo control, articulation, and expressive phrasing to develop a mature and captivating sound. Exercises in sight-reading, rhythm, and ear training are integrated to strengthen overall musicianship, preparing students to perform confidently in diverse musical contexts.

Group and private sessions are available to accommodate different learning preferences. Private lessons provide one-on-one instruction for focused attention, personalized feedback, and targeted improvement. Group classes foster collaboration, ensemble playing, and musical interaction, encouraging students to perform in synchrony with others. Both formats emphasize hands-on practice, constructive feedback, and applied learning, creating a supportive musical environment.

Performance readiness is a central component of Kalman Music’s flute instruction. Students gain exposure to live performance situations, stage presence, and recording practices. Regular performance opportunities build confidence, adaptability, and professionalism, preparing students for concerts, recitals, and studio sessions. By engaging in real-world playing, students strengthen their expressive skills and stage confidence.

Kalman Music’s Flute Lessons New York City and Best Flute Classes NYC are designed to enhance technical ability, artistic expression, and performance confidence. Each session is structured to provide meaningful growth while encouraging students to develop their unique musical voice. Lessons combine discipline with creativity, ensuring that flute players progress while enjoying the process of making music.

Why choose Kalman Music for flute lessons?

Kalman Music 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 Best Flute Classes NYC, musicians experience steady growth while embracing their artistic potential, making Kalman Music the ideal choice for dedicated and passionate flute players.

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