Flute Lessons at Danman’s

Light, lyrical, and expressive — discover the joy of playing one of the world’s most beautiful instruments.

Our private flute lessons focus on proper technique, tone, and musicality for students of all ages 3 and up, whether you're playing your first notes or preparing for a recital or audition.

What You’ll Learn:

Danman’s flute instructors guide students through fun, structured lessons that cover:

Breath Support & Embouchure

Develop airflow control and mouth positioning for a beautiful, clear tone.

Scales, Sight-Reading & Rhythm

Build a strong musical foundation with note reading and rhythm exercises.

Technique & Dexterity Exercises

Improve finger speed, flexibility, and range.

Tone Production & Articulation

Learn how to shape your sound and play with expression.

Classical & Modern Repertoire

Play everything from Bach to movie themes and pop songs.

Performance & Ensemble Skills

Prepare for school band, orchestra, or solo performances.

In-Studio or Online

Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.

Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Who It’s For:

Children (ages 3+), teens, and adults

Total beginners to advanced players

Students in school band or preparing for auditions

Hobbyists who want to play for fun or learn a second instrument

Ready to Play?

Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.

We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

What Beginner Flute Students Learn:

Identifying the parts of the flute (headjoint, middle, footjoint)

How to assemble and align the flute properly

Proper posture and how to hold the instrument

How to form an embouchure and blow over the embouchure hole

Fingering and playing your first notes (C, B, A, G, F, E, D)

Combining notes into short melodies and scale fragments

Introduction to harmonics, overblowing, and octave control

Playing full note combinations and stepwise patterns

Understanding and performing C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb Major scales

Playing a full chromatic scale from C to C

Continued Development Includes:

Learning rhythm through whole, half, quarter, eighth, triplet, and 16th notes

Developing articulation using TA, TA-KA, and slurring patterns

Practicing tone, breath support, and vibrato

Combining scales with articulation for expressive phrasing

Learning how to play basic chords and harmonies

Working toward complete scale mastery and ensemble readiness

🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.