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Second Level Beginner Recorder Classes


The American Recorder Society is offering "Second Level" classes via Zoom on a variety of topics. Classes are designed for students who are relatively new to recorder, but are familiar with most fingerings on their instrument and can read music.

There is no cost to register for these classes, but they are available to ARS members, only. If you have taken one of our "FREE Online Classes for Beginners," this may be your next step!

These classes are limited in size to allow for interaction between the teacher and students. ARS members are asked to please sign up for no more than two "Second Level" classes, in order to allow a larger number of people to take advantage of these opportunities.

Some classes offer instruction on soprano (or tenor) recorders, and others 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 45 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 Upcoming Class:
Second Level Soprano/Tenor with Cornell Kinderknecht

If you’ve taken one of ARS’ Online Beginners’ Courses for the soprano or tenor recorder, then you are ready for Level 2! If you didn’t master everything the first time around there will be plenty of review. In this second-level 4-part series, professional performer and teacher Cornell Kinderknecht will guide you in continued work on recorder technique and musical expression, extending our range and developing an even tone across all registers of our instrument.

Dates:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 3:00pm US Eastern Time (2PM CT, 1PM MT, Noon PT)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 3:00pm US Eastern Time (2PM CT, 1PM MT, Noon PT)
Monday, May 19, 2025 - 3:00pm US Eastern Time (2PM CT, 1PM MT, Noon PT)
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 3:00pm US Eastern Time (2PM CT, 1PM MT, Noon PT)

Click HERE to Register!


Check back to see when more classes are scheduled!
Completed:
Second Level Soprano/Tenor Class with Annette Bauer 3/18/25-3/27/25
Continuing Alto Technique with Anne Timberlake 2/4/25-2/24/25
Learn to Play Bass Recorder with Tish Berlin 12/3/24-12/12/24
Tone and Phrasing with Jennifer Carpenter (Soprano/Tenor) 9/23/24-10/3/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lewis Baratz: Continuing Technique (Alto)
6/3/24 - 6/22/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Greta Haug-Hryciw: "Lost & Found," Finding Your Way in the Music (any recorder)
3/19/24 - 3/30/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jody Miller: Continuing Technique (Soprano/Tenor)
1/30/24-2/10/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lisette Kielson: Continuing Technique (Alto)
1/3/24-1/13/24
Second Level Beginners' Class with Marea Chernoff: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
6/19/23-6/29/23
Second Level Beginners' Class For New Bass Players with Tish Berlin
3/13/23-3/23/23
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jennifer Carpenter: Tone and Phrasing (Soprano/Tenor)
12/4/22-12/14/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Tish Berlin: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
10/10/22-10/20/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Vicki Boeckman: Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
4/5/22 - 4/15/22
Second Level Beginners' Class with Larry Lipnik: A Renaissance Consort Primer (any recorder)
3/1/22 - 3/10/22
Second Level Beginner's Class with Annette Bauer:  Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
11/2/21 - 11/23/21
Second Level Beginner's Class with Heloise Degrugillier:  Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
9/7/21 - 9/28/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Larry Lipnik: A Renaissance Consort Primer (any recorder)
5/11/21 - 5/20/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Greta Haug-Hryciw:  Focus on Expressivity (soprano/tenor recorder)
5/8/21 - 5/29/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Tish Berlin:  Learning Bass Recorder
3/31/21 - 4/21/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Miyo Aoki: Continuing Technique (alto recorder)
3/23/21 - 4/13/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Sarah Cantor:  Playing Duets on Alto Recorder
3/15/21 - 3/25/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Lisette Kielson:  Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder)
2/27/21 - 3/20/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jody Miller: Helping Soprano Players Transition to Alto
2/9/21 - 2/18/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Anne Timberlake: Build Your Tone (alto recorder)
2/2/21 - 2/23/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Daphna Mor: Approaching Folk Music on Recorder (soprano/tenor recorder)
2/1/21 - 2/11/21
Second Level Beginners' Class with Jennifer Carpenter: Approaching the Baroque (alto recorder)
1/24/21 - 2/3/21