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Flute & Piccolo Lessons
Unlock your musical potential with personalized flute and piccolo lessons tailored to your goals and skill level. Whether you're a beginner starting your journey or an advanced player seeking to refine your technique, each lesson is designed to inspire growth, confidence, and artistry. Let’s make music together!
Lessons will primarily be conducted in English, with conversational Cantonese and Putonghua available upon request, though Dr. Leung will not provide lesson notes in Chinese (traditional or simplified).
Course Description
Applied Lessons in Flute features private instruction in the form of weekly lessons (in person or online) focused on developing musical ability through study of technique (including sound and intonation), musicianship, and repertoire (including etudes, solos, band or orchestral excerpts/parts, and possible chamber works). All repertoire, including technical exercises, competition, and exam requirements, will be assigned according to individual ability at the discretion of the instructor after discussions with the student (and students’ parents when necessary). The goal is to help you become the best musician and flutist you can be, and to develop a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of music and the flute. Exam and competition wins are just icing on the cake!
Be prepared to invest in at least some (if not all) of your repertoire, in particular technical exercises, etudes, major works, and all competition/audition/exam pieces as an investment into your musical journey and growth. Of course, Dr. Leung's music library is available as well for your use as well. Just be aware of the restrictions of copyright law!
Required Materials
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A flute in good working condition, and cleaning supplies for proper maintenance. Additional optional accessories (e.g. open hole plugs, thumb rests, etc.) as required or approved by the instructor.
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If you don’t yet own an instrument or are looking to upgrade or change an instrument, Dr. Leung is happy to provide assistance and advice fitting your needs and budget.
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Metronome and tuner (sophisticated smart-phone apps acceptable upon instructor’s approval), stand, music, a pencil, and a notebook to serve as your practice log and a place for Dr. Leung to provide you with written lesson notes for your reference during practice sessions between lessons. Optionally, you can also bring a recording device or use a smart-phone recording app as a recording device. Dr. Leung will provide sample recordings or practice references as needed.
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Reliable means of communication with the instructor (email, text, etc.) as well as access to the internet for listening, purchasing music and flute accessories, research, and alternative fingering reference (especially for piccolo).
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If/when a pianist or other collaborative artists are required, the student is responsible for contracting their own collaborators, and arranging their own rehearsals and coaching (if required) with the instructor. Dr. Leung is happy to help provide references to trusted collaborators as well.