Virtual Instruction Program

The Virtual Instruction Program for the Nine-Note Recorder Method (2018 edition) and the Five-Note Recorder Method is a welcome resource for anyone who is struggling to learn to play recorder or for parents who wish to have their children learn without much help. The program comprehensively covers Parts 1-4 (which is also the Five-Note Recorder Method). This is a multi-media PowerPoint presentation divided into 9 lessons. It may be used for classroom instruction and is particularly helpful for a substitute teacher. Once you have mastered these lessons, you will have the confidence needed to complete the Nine-Note Recorder Method book on your own. Bargain price: $10

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The Virtual Instruction Program is only available to those who own or are purchasing the Nine-Note Recorder Method or the Five-Note Recorder Method. It requires the music book as it is not a stand-alone product. The Virtual Instruction Program is a bargain at about $1 per lesson. You may replay the lessons as needed, reusing the program as younger children in your family become ready.

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"This is certainly the most student-friendly recorder tutor I have come across... An excellent resource for classroom teachers... Definitely recommended." ~Geoffrey Allen, American Recorder Society review

"The most outstanding feature...is the repertoire...full of a variety of engaging tunes that children will enjoy...provides ensemble playing, frequently lacking in other methods."
~Dr. Susan Bruenger, University of Texas

Newest review specific to the 2018 edition: "I just have to tell you that your books are beautifully done. I have looked at a LOT of curriculum, and in your Nine Note Series, I SO appreciate how many songs you have, the educational commentary, the ostinatos etc, the duets, the readable big notes, the breaths, the spiral binding, and all the other careful details you have put it in. It is a teacher’s dream, thank you. " ~Janet B., WA

"Students tell me that they are well ahead of some other kids in middle school when it comes to reading music. The Nine-Note Recorder Method really helped them with their music reading skills." ~Christine O'Neill, VA

"The students are thrilled with their recorder music books! They are taking their recorders home excitedly to practice.... Thank you so much for the way you've so thoughtfully put together your book!" ~Lisa Fenderson, CA

"I am extremely impressed. The teaching techniques, songs, and publication format are very good." ~Dr. Baldridge, music professor

"...how wonderful it is to have something to use with my kids that makes sense and doesn't throw so much stuff at them all at once. After three failed attempts to teach recorder to my sons, I have finally found something that works."
~Debra Brinkman

All method books come with a free exercise booklet. Here is one customer's comments:

"The exercises are awesome. I broke through a learning block with them. Thanks to the use of the included additional exercises for alto recorder, my finger dexterity has greatly improved, and much of what I call “stuttering” has gone away on my left hand. I have a tendency to speed through the several pieces in the method book (I already know how to pay this note...).The exercises are important because they help me to discover and eliminate my hubris, and the flaws or lessons, as I like to call them. This new-found knowledge improves my experience when I successively review the method book. So for me the exercises and the method book are integral. They help me get to the next level." ~Brian F, NY