Flute Lessons at the International School of Music
Are you inspired to begin taking flute, piccolo, or recorder lessons and experience for yourself what it feels like to create beautiful music? You are in luck! With locations in Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase, and Washington D.C., you are only minutes away from finding the perfect flute teacher for you! Learning how to play the flute is easier than ever — contact us today to schedule your first lesson and take the first step in a truly remarkable experience.
Flute Lessons in Bethesda and Potomac
Online and In-Person Flute Lessons
The International School of Music offers online and in person flute, recorder, and piccolo lessons. Students can take flute, recorder and piccolo classes with our top-rated woodwind faculty in a format that best fits them!
Voted the best for Music Instruction by Washington, D.C. Families and Best of Bethesda, the International School of Music’s flute lessons offer all of the following:
- Engaging, fun lessons taught by top-rated teachers who tailor class instruction to meet each student’s individualized goals and interests while celebrating student achievements.
- 80+ student performance opportunities throughout the year including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Strathmore.
- Flexible makeup schedule via 300+ group classes which offer well-rounded music education and fosters a community atmosphere for our students.
- Opportunity to participate in ISM ensembles and chamber programs.
- The best comprehensive flute classes in the Washington metropolitan area
SERVING ALL AGES & LEVELS
Winner of more awards than any other music school in the Washington, D.C. area!
The International School of Music has won more awards than any other music school in the Washington D.C. area. Since 2004, it’s been the school of choice for thousands of families. We have been a proud winner of ‘Best of Bethesda’, ‘Best for Families’ by Washington Families, ‘Best for Music Lessons’ for 20 years in a row by U.S. Business Awards among many others.
Performance Opportunities
We offer fantastic opportunities for flute, piccolo, and recorder performances, and all instruments for that matter! Students interact with peers by participating in performances, festivals, concerts, and masterclasses with faculty and other visiting artists. Recitals, which are included in the tuition, allow each student to display their achievements. Our flute students have unique performance opportunities, such as our Carnegie Hall, NY Honors Recital, our Passport Concert Series, as well as our Ambassador Community performances.
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Certificate Programs
ISM charts students’ progress through optional written evaluations that contribute to their long term success and ensure that they progress. Optional Certificate/Diploma Programs are offered by ISM both through its own program and by meeting the standards of ABRSM, ASTA, National Piano Guild, NATS, MTNA and many other national organizations.
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“International School of Music is a great place for music enthusiasts! They have amazing teachers who know their student’s passion and need. Their customized service is simply amazing! We have great experience with both our daughters enrolled at ISM!”
“ISM has been so important in my two kids’ musical journey. We have been attending for years now for piano lessons. The match with the teachers is great and the ability to perform regularly has supported my kids’ musical growth. We highly recommend ISM!“
“The staff are very friendly, flexible and approachable. They take care to find a teacher that is a good fit for your child. Great school of music!”
“Best music lessons in the area. We have been going there for years. Lovely concerts for students to perform at American University and other local campuses.”
“I just love ISM. My children and I have been taking lessons with them for at least 4/5 years . The instructors are all highly qualified, skilled and enthusiastic. We have all made consistent progress. We look forward to each lesson. I highly recommend for all the family!”