Can you really improve your tone in an online lesson?

Yes. I usually work on Zoom, but do use other platforms as well as appropriate (FaceTime, WhatsApp). With a reasonable connection, I hear the detail of your tone clearly, and I can see your embouchure and hands just as well as in-person lessons. You can record the whole lesson to revisit during the week. I work online with students from all over the country and around the world.

Who are online lessons for?

Advanced students and young professionals preparing for auditions, trials, diplomas or competitions; adult players anywhere who want a serious, regular teacher; and students who combine online lessons with a monthly in-person lesson in Folkestone or London. For players outside the UK, online is the only practical way to work regularly with a leading UK principal flute player.

What do I need?

A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and a reliable internet connection; Zoom, which is free (I can guide you through steps to enable to best settings for music lessons) [we can also use other platforms such as FaceTime, WhatsApp etc]; somewhere quiet where you can play undisturbed and hear my feedback. Optional but worthwhile is a USB microphone, although you’d be surprised the quality of inbuilt microphones on the devices listed above!

When are lessons, and what do they cost?

£60 per hour for online lessons. They are as regular as you would like - people usually have weekly or fortnightly lessons, as this gives enough time for your to work on what has been discussed in the previous lesson, whilst maintaining a good rhythm for your development.

What students say

"Harry really tailored lessons to meet my learning goals, & was happy to go at my pace. He is encouraging & built my confidence. He has given me a range of different ways of tackling challenges. His demonstrations on YouTube are really helpful. His timetable is flexible, so he can fit in to busy schedules."

More questions

What do we work on in lessons? Anything that is appropriate to your goal. In the case of auditions, exams etc, there may be set repertoire. You may have to choose your own repertoire for a project, in which case we can explore what pieces might suit you and your playing well. We also work through studies, scales and exercises as appropriate to what elements of your playing need development - there’s no one size fits all, and I’m always keen to encourage students to take the lead with the repertoire they want to learn.

What about time zones? Tell me where you are and I'll suggest slots that work for both of us.