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.
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:
Learn to Play Soprano/Tenor Recorder with Cornell KinderknechtJoin us for ARS's next Free Online Beginners' Course! Whether you're new to the recorder or it's been years since you last played, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the basics of this versatile and expressive instrument. Professional performer and teacher
Cornell Kinderknecht will lead you through engaging lessons that will help you develop practical musical skills. The course is open to all ages, though children should be accompanied by an adult during the sessions.
Dates:Tuesday, March 18th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)
Tuesday, March 25th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)
Tuesday, April 1st at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)
Tuesday, April 8th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)
Click here to register!
Beginner Level Class for Alto Recorder with Jennifer Carpenter
Join us for ARS's next Free Online Beginners' Course for Alto Recorder! Whether you're new to the recorder or it's been years since you last played, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the basics of this versatile and expressive instrument. Professional performer and teacher Jennifer Carpenter will lead you through engaging lessons that will help you develop practical musical skills. The course is open to all ages, though children should be accompanied by an adult during the sessions. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Dates:
Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Click here to register!
Coming soon...
Beginner Level Class for Soprano/Tenor Recorder with Lewis BaratzJune 16, 23, 30, and July 7 at 7 PM, ET
Registration coming soon 
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.