Recorder Lessons

AMS Music Centre offers recorder lessons at two convenient Melbourne locations: Bentleigh East and Mount Waverley, serving students in surrounding eastern suburbs.

The recorder teaching team includes skilled instructors such as Dennis, Vicky, and Charlotte, who are dedicated to guiding students through their musical journey.

AMS Music Centre welcomes beginners looking to start recorder lessons and also supports proficient players who wish to advance to the next level.

The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument in the flute family with a whistle mouthpiece. It is distinguished from other duct flutes by having a thumb-hole for the upper hand and seven finger-holes: three for the upper hand and four for the lower. The sound of the recorder is often described as clear and sweet and has historically been associated with birds and shepherds.

The recorder is a very social instrument. Many recorder players participate in large groups or in one-to-a-part chamber groups, and there is a wide variety of music for such groupings, including many modern works. Groups of different-sized instruments help to compensate for the limited note range of individual instruments.

The recorder is known for its clear and sweet tone and has a rich history in both classical and contemporary music. It offers a unique sound that distinguishes it from other woodwind instruments.

Yes, the viola has a rich tradition with famed works such as Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, concerti by Hindemith and Bartók, and a modern repertoire expanded by notable violists.

Bentleigh East is open Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm; and Sundays or weekdays before 2 pm by appointment. Mount Waverley is open Monday to Friday, 2 pm to 9 pm, with 10 am to 2 pm by appointment; Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm by appointment.

Students across eastern Melbourne, including Ashwood, Glen Waverley, Bayside, Caulfield, Oakleigh, and many others, can conveniently access recorder lessons at AMS Music Centre.

The recorder program stands out through expert instructors, support for all skill levels, rich repertoire exposure, versatile learning options, and accessible locations offering tailored, high-quality music education.