THE FOUR-MONTH JOURNEY

 

Class One: ROOTS 

November 8th, at 2pm 

Our first gathering is about slowing down and beginning at the roots. We'll explore the foundations of playing while beginning to develop your own relationship with the flute.

 

You'll learn:

• How to hold and care for your flute

• Breath control and foundational playing techniques

• Finding clear, grounded notes

• Basic finger placement

• Listening rather than performing

• Using the breath as part of your practice

• Beginning improvisation

• Exploring the flute as an extension of your own voice

• We'll also explore something that will guide our entire series:What happens when we begin to listen and feel how to be with our instrument? No musical experience is necessary.

 

Class Two: VOICE

Song Structure, Expression & Advanced Techniques

 December 13th, 2026 at 2pm 

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Once we've established our foundation, we'll begin expanding into other techniques. We'll explore simple structures that allow you to move from spontaneous notes into something that begins to feel like a song, without needing to read music or understand complicated music theory.

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We'll practice:

• Creating simple melodic patterns

• Building a basic song structure

• Repetition and variation

• Rhythm and pacing

• Advanced breath techniques

• Ornamentation and expressive techniques

• Allowing emotion to move through sound

• Playing alongside others

• Learning a shared song together

 

This gathering is an invitation to become a little braver with your sound and voice. We will strengthen the safety of our container to feel safe enough to begin playing and having fun with your instrument. 

 

Class Three: CRAFT

Meet the Flute Maker

January 10th, 2027 at 2pm 

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For our third gathering, we'll step outside of our usual classroom and visit Leo's flute workshop for a special field experience. Rather than only learning how to play the flute, we'll have the opportunity to deepen our appreciation for the instrument itself.

 

We'll explore:

• How flutes are created

• Different woods and materials

• Different keys and their unique qualities

• How tuning influences the sound of an instrument

• What makes one flute feel different from another

• The craftsmanship behind flute making

• How to choose an instrument that feels aligned with you

• You'll also have the opportunity to hear and experience different flutes and learn directly from someone who has devoted himself to the craft of creating them.

 

This gathering is about remembering that before an instrument ever arrives in our hands, it has already been part of a much longer story.

 

Class Four: INTEGRATION

Closing Flute Circle

February 7th, 2027 at 2pm 

 

Our final gathering is where everything comes together. After several months of practicing, experimenting, listening, and developing your relationship with the flute, we'll return to community and share what we've learned. We'll revisit the techniques from our previous gatherings, play our shared songs together, and create space for each participant to explore their individual expression.

 

Our closing gathering will include:

• Group flute practice

• Revisiting our shared songs

• Improvisational exercises

• Individual flute sharing

• Playing and listening in community

• Reflection on your four-month journey

• Intention-setting for continuing your practice​