The American Recorder Society is offering FREE Online Recorder Classes for Beginners! If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, start here! Each class consists of four sessions offered via Zoom, taught by professional teaching members of the American Recorder Society.
You don't need to be an ARS member to take these classes! Anyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the recorder.
Some classes offer instruction on soprano (or tenor) recorders, and others start on alto recorder. Check the class description to see which recorder you will need and whether you will need to purchase a method book or whether materials will be provided by the teacher. If the teacher is supplying instructional materials you'll receive a download link for these materials a few days before class. Each class is about 35 minutes in length, including a period for questions and answers.
NEW! Are you ready for the next level? Click HERE!Teachers will typically offer suggestions for materials you can use for further study on your own, or you may choose to arrange for individual lessons with your teacher, or any of our many
teaching professionals who offer online instruction.
Next FREE Online Recorder Classes for Beginners:
Beginner Alto with Marea Chernoff
Join professional recorder player and teacher Marea Chernoff in the American Recorder Society’s four-part beginner course for alto recorder. You'll build a strong foundation as you learn to produce a beautiful tone right from the start. The course covers essential skills such as breath control, hand and finger positioning, articulation, and the basics of note reading and rhythm.
Course Dates:
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
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Beginner Soprano/Tenor with Laura Townsend
If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning recorder through this 4-part beginners' course for soprano or tenor recorder starting on September 29. Professional recorder teacher Laura Townsend will cover basics such as hand and finger position, tonguing, and tone, and instill good habits for continuing to learn on your own or with a teacher. All ages are welcome, but children should be joined by an adult during the classes.
Course Dates:
Monday, September 29 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Thursday, October 2 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Monday, October 6 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Thursday, October 9 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
CLICK HERE to Register
The American Recorder Society is offering FREE Online Recorder Classes for Beginners! If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, start here! Each class consists of four sessions offered via Zoom, taught by professional teaching members of the American Recorder Society.