The traverso, or baroque flute, is a wooden transverse flute and the predecessor of the modern flute. It has only one key and open finger holes, so notes are produced through fingering and breath control. It demands a careful ear, but in return it offers tone colours the modern flute cannot produce.
Its sound is soft and expressive, and it is especially well suited to early music: Baroque solo sonatas, trio sonatas and orchestral music are at the heart of the traverso repertoire.
The traverso is light to hold and play. It's a natural choice for a flautist who wants to explore historical performance practice. It is best to buy the instrument with the teacher's help.
How to get started.
Fill in the application
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You’ll receive an email confirming that we have received your application. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and we will confirm your child’s place by email after the application period has ended.
The first term
Your teacher will contact you to agree on a lesson time. During the first term, you and your child will find out what music studies are like in practice.
Term fee
310 €
Basic studies, 30 min per week. Includes the weekly individual lesson, music perception studies and ensemble playing.
All feesApplication periods
4 Nov – 5 Dec and 5 – 22 May
For studies starting in the spring, apply 4 Nov to 5 Dec. For studies starting in the autumn, apply 5 May to 22 May. Applications open at 9:00.
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Welcome
Your child can study with us in English. You can contact our office in English, too.
info@avonia.fiBaroque flute teachers
Student performances.
Friday Premieres is our students’ virtual stage on YouTube.
Baroque flute (traverso): questions and answers.
What is the starting age?
Starting age: after some experience on another instrument.
Do we need an audition?
No. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
How long is a lesson?
Each week, students have a lesson on their main instrument or voice lasting 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
What does the term fee include?
Basic studies include the weekly individual lesson, music perception studies and ensemble playing.
Can my child study in English?
Yes. Your child can study with us in English, even if they don’t speak Finnish yet. You can contact our office in English, and we’ll help you get started.
Would you like us to contact you?
If applications are not currently open, or there are no places available for your chosen instrument, leave your contact details. Our office will contact you when a place becomes available and, if you wish, let you know when applications open.
Interested in the baroque flute?
Get in touch or fill in the application form. You can contact us in English.