Adult Group Flute Lessons 2025

Join the Flute Studio of Northern Virginia this fall 2025 for an exciting new offering: Adult Group Lessons! Led by Dr. Laura Kaufman Mowry, these classes are designed for adult students who want to rediscover their passion for music and improve their flute-playing in a relaxed and supportive environment. By the end of the course, each student will have gained valuable tools and strategies to enhance their flute playing, explored wonderful repertoire, and have enjoyed playing enriching chamber music with fellow students.

Contact me here to schedule a free consultation and discover if our adult group lessons are the perfect fit for you!

Sample Group Lesson

Group Warm-up

Each class will focus on improving fundamentals, including:

intonation, dynamic control, posture, vibrato, embrouchure, articulation, and ease of playing in the low and high registers

Repertoire

We will learn a piece of music together as a group and break down how to:

master technical and musical challenges
learn about interesting historical context or programmatic elements of the music

Chamber Music

Play fun flute chamber music (with Dr. Kaufman Mowry playing too!)

Tuition

$800 includes twelve 1 hour sessions.

Location

Lessons will take place at my residence in West Springfield, VA.

Schedule

Class will be scheduled on either Thursday or Friday afternoons. Specific time will be confirmed once the class is filled. Classes take place between September- December.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much experience do I need for this class?

A: This class is geared towards intermediate and advanced players. For example:

You might have played the flute through high school or college and are feeling inspired to find joy in music again.
You are a woodwind doubler looking to enhance their flute skills.
You have been playing in local music groups for a while and are looking to get to the next level.
If you aren't sure if you are the right level-- contact me for a free consultation!

Q: How many players are in the class?

A: This class will have four students. (My living room will not accomodate any more!)

Q: I get nervous playing in front of others-- will I be required to play by myself in the class?

A: No. No one will be asked to played individually unless they are comfortable doing so. However, there will be opportunities to ask questions/address any individual concerns.

Kathryn C.

I'm an adult student, and I came back to the flute after many years without playing. When I first started studying with Laura, I was nervous and unsure of myself. She quickly made me feel comfortable and guided me with techniques for improving every aspect of my playing.

Testimonials

Suzy C.

Laura has a wonderful knack for addressing my skills gaps without a tone of criticism, but instead with positive encouragement and offering various methods to overcome them. She is never impatient with my style and pace of learning, understanding that my objective is simply to improve my playing.

Michael L.

As an adult flutist who has studied with Laura for a year now, I believe she is one of the finest flute teachers I've ever studied with and I've had many. In one year,I feel like I've made more progress than I did in several years at two different universities when I was younger. She provides a great balance of critique and encouragement during your lesson and has rekindled my love for playing the flute.