Fall 2022 Flute Lessons

Registration for Fall 2022 will open on July 11th

To get your preferred date and time for lessons, sign up by August 1st. I give scheduling preference on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 for new students: If at any time during the first two lessons you are not totally satisfied with the lessons, I will refund 100% of the total price of this package with no questions asked.

"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 7, 2021 – Jan 22, 2022
However, there are no lessons:

  • Nov 22–28, 2021
  • Dec 22, 2021–Jan 2, 2022

Spring: Jan 24, 2022 – Jun 5, 2022
However, there are no lessons:

  • Feb 21–Feb 26, 2022
  • Apr 18–Apr 23, 2022

Ultimate

$3,250 per semester
  • 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
  • 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.
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Flex-Time

$1,950 per semester
  • 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.
  • This package is subject to the BFL Studio Info & Policies.
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Standard

$1,650 per semester
  • 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.
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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.