Fall 2022 Flute Lessons
Registration Now Open for Fall 2022
To get your preferred date and time for lessons, sign up by September 5, 2022. However, I give scheduling preference on a first-come, first-served basis and the most desirable lesson times are usually filled by August 20th each year. All lessons are taught in-person, online (via Zoom conferencing software), or hybrid style.
General Benefits
These apply to all packages below:
- 17 weeks of 1-hour online lessons per semester. All lessons must be scheduled by the start of the new semester.
- Lessons are either Online or In-Person with flexibility to switch from week to week.
- Specialized attention based on particular student needs: I focus on all aspects of musicianship and help each student to develop their personal skills such as self-confidence, efficient practice, time management, self-motivation, discipline, making commitments, setting goals, developing patience, and approaching music and life with a positive attitude.
- Includes participation in the BFL studio Masterclass, End-of-Semester Recital, Dress Rehearsal, with no additional fees (e.g. accompanist fee, venue rental, etc.)
- Weekly detailed assignments on what each students should be practicing. The lesson notes (assignments) are sent to a parent via email, so each parent and student can see their weekly progress.
- Each student will receive a summary of their semester progress.
- Unlimited access to me between lessons via email or phone to respond to questions about repertoire, flute playing, encouraging practicing, buying a new flute, etc.
- Monthly Parent-Teacher Check-in for Parents. 15 min calls around lunch time to check on your child's progress.
- For online lessons, a 15-minute Zoom session with me prior to your very first lesson where we configure the audio settings in Zoom to ensure your lessons will sound good
- Flute maintenance tips and referrals to my personal flute technicians.
- 100% money-back guarantee
"Ela is a fabulous teacher! My daughter had Ela since her 3rd grade until she graduated from high school. I believe Ela was a big reason she could continue with flute lessons despite of busy schedule of sports and school work. Highly recommended.”
Rina Summers
Semester Dates
Fall: Sep 6, 2022 – Jan 22, 2023
However, there are no lessons:
- November 21–27, 2022
- December 19, 2022–January 2, 2023
Spring: Jan 23, 2023 – June 4, 2023
However, there are no lessons:
- February 20–26, 2023
- April 17–23, 2023
Standard
- All the General Benefits listed at the top of this page.
- 17 Weeks of 1-hour lessons per semester.
- Take lessons Online or In-Person, with flexibility to change week to week with advance notice (see Studio Policies below)
- Upgrade any time to Flex Time Package.
- Please note: I do not make up missed lessons with this package, which is subject to the terms specified in the the BFL Studio Info & Policies.
Flex-Time
- Is your child involved in multiple activities including sports, ballet, dance, theatre, arts, etc.?
- Is your child involved in multiple activities including sports, ballet, dance, theatre, arts, etc.?
- Does your family need the flexibility to occasionally reschedule a lesson to stay involved with another activity that is important to your child?
- Do you have an inflexible or irregular work schedule that demands flexibility?
- This package includes all the benefits of my Standard Package plus the ability to reschedule up to 4 missed lessons per semester. The only restriction is that you must provide me with at least 12 hours advance notification that you will need to miss a lesson, otherwise, it will not be made up.
- Make-up lessons will be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable time.
Ultimate
- My full service option for the busiest families. Get all the benefits of my Flex-Time package plus:
- Any sheet music I require of your child is included for the semester (no extra costs or need to order anything).
- Includes Music Theory Accelerator Program
- Includes Audition Booster Program
- Unlimited rescheduling of lessons
- Unlimited money-back guarantee: if you're not happy at any point during the semester, I'll refund up to 100% of your money (you decide what your refund is).
- Maintenance and Repairs: The cost and handling of any routine flute maintenance1 and standard repairs2 is included. You will not have to drive anywhere, pick-up, ship, or deal with the repair in any way. All repairs will be done by professional technicians under my guidance.
- I will provide a loaner flute during your repairs and maintenance (includes drop-off and pick-up).
- 2Standard repairs include pad replacements, cork replacements, and key adjustments, but excludes all other repairs, accidental or otherwise.
- 1Maintenance includes "clean, oil, and adjust"—an industry standard for flutes.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
I offer a 100% money-back guarantee for new students: If at any time during the first (2) lessons you are not totally satisfied with the lessons, I will refund 100% of your money with no questions asked. I will also refund your money 100% if, after registering, you are unable to find lesson days and times in your schedule that work with my studio availability.
Terms and Policies for All Packages
Unless otherwise specified on this page, all packages are subject to the BFL Studio Info & Policies
Additional Forms of Payment
When you register for a semester package, you will be able to pay with credit or debit card (via PayPal). If you wish to pay by check, please email ela@boston-flute-lessons.com and I will send you an invoice with payment instructions.
Questions?
Email me at ela@boston-flute-lessons.com