FREE Online Recorder Class for Beginners with Jennifer Carpenter (alto recorder)
6/30/2025 - 7/9/2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST


Location: Zoom online platform - a sign-in link will be sent to registrants



Registration for this event is full, but you can add yourself to the waitlist. If other attendees cancel people from the waitlist will be added in order.






Event Description

Beginner’s Level Class for Alto Recorder: Join us for ARS's next Free Online Beginners' Course for Alto Recorder! Whether you're new to the recorder or it's been years since you last played, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the basics of this versatile and expressive instrument. Professional performer and teacher Jennifer Carpenter will lead you through engaging lessons that will help you develop practical musical skills. The course is open to all ages, though children should be accompanied by an adult during the sessions. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Course Dates:

Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)


Do you need to purchase an instrument? You cannot go wrong with a good plastic recorder—they can actually sound better than a poor wooden one! Yamaha and Aulos make very good plastic recorders. Consider purchasing an instrument from one of our business partners:

Honeysuckle Music: 651-644-8545 
Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England): (617) 277-8690
Lazar’s Early Music: (770) 366-8596
Recorder Forge: (503) 206-6212