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Flute Forward - Advance with purpose
Experience the clarity of a structured path and play with the beauty, freedom and confidence you’ve been hoping for!
Always know what to practice next
Play with ease, expression, and confidence
Grow with a kind community of adult flutists
“I’ve been wondering if it’s too late to grow - lately, I just feel stuck and like I’m not really improving!“
If this is you, you’re in good company — and growth is still possible with the right kind of supoort!
To move forward in your flute playing you need:
1. Effortless technique
One of the biggest reasons students do not make progress at this stage on their journey is due to improper or missing technical foundations. Learning to play with less tension and a sense of ease is the most critical component to developing as an adult flutist. I have seen so many students transform their playing by finally getting this right!
2. A clear, structured routine
A powerful practice routine isn’t just about putting in time — it’s about knowing exactly what to practice, why it matters, and when to tackle it. Without that clarity, even the most passionate students end up spinning their wheels, feeling overwhelmed and stuck. When you follow the right steps in the right order, progress finally starts to feel possible and exciting!
3. Encouraging accountability
Having someone to check in with, or simply share the journey with, can make all the difference. This isn’t about pressure or perfection; it’s about gentle support that meets you where you are and helps you keep moving forward, one step at a time.
Let’s get you off that learning plateau!
Join Flute Forward, our intensive learning program for intermediate adult flutists!
What exactly is Flute Forward?
Imagine this…
You sit down with your flute, coffee nearby, and everything you need is right there: all the sheet music you need, a clear plan to follow, expert guidance, and gentle encouragement, all from the comfort of your own home. No stress, no commute, no pressure. Just steady, meaningful progress on your terms.
That’s what Flute Forward offers.
This program is made up of 12 carefully crafted learning modules that guide you step by step through the skills that matter most:
Breathing & support
Vibrato & tone
Dynamics & expression
Articulation, finger speed, musical flow and so much more.
It’s like having a private teacher by your side, showing you exactly how to move forward but in a way that’s flexible, encouraging, and made for your life as an adult learner.
As a student in the program you will…
🌱 Follow a clear, guided path, so you always know what to work on and why!
💪Build a technique that works for you and play beautifully with confidence and ease without hours of daily practice.
🎓Learn in a way that fits you with adult-friendly pacing and flexibility.
👥Connect with community that understands your flute journey.
✨Transform your practice: Discover a tried-and-tested system and structured routine that will make every practice session more purposeful and productive.
Here's what students say about our programs...
"I want to practice all the time now."
"Easy to progress at a consistent pace"
Here's what you get when you sign up:
Our all-in-one practice resources
Each module comes with a comprehensive practice resource designed to help you progress. In it you will find all your scales, technical exercises, long tones, studies and a beautiful piece of music. No more searching through piles of books and pages! Get everything you need in one convenient place.
Valued at $360
Step-by-step video lessons
We don't just give the music and expect you to know what to do with it. We show you exactly how to practice it too! With more than 20 easy-to-follow pre-recorded video lessons in each module, we teach you how to play your scales, improve your technique, develop your tone and guide you through the studies and pieces so you can get the most out of them and make beautiful music!
Valued at $4560 (if I taught this material in 1-on-1 lessons)
A daily practice planner and practice guides
We help you know exactly what to pratice every single day. With just 45-60 minutes a day for four days a week you can master the earning material and start to see real results! We also show you exactly how to approach learning and practicing your pieces and studies with detailed practice guides. Our goal is to prevent you from ever standing around again, wondering what to practice next!
Valued at $420
Dedicated practice group
Get access to a dedicated group on the Learning Platform for you and your fellow classmates. Enjoy this meaningful space to ask your questions, share your practice and connect with your classmates who are all on the same journey as you.
That's already over $5340 worth of content!
Plus you will receive:
Monthly LIVE Practice Classes (Valued at $100 per month)
Wondering if you are practicing and playing correctly? Want a safe, kind and supportive space to play and directly interact with you classmates? To help keep you motivated and give you a chance to really connect with others in the program, we have monthly live classes to keep you on track, give you a chance to perform, have your questions answered and most likely laugh just a little!
Video feedback from Tatiana
After each study and piece, we ask you to submit a recording which Tatiana will personally review and give you feedback on.
And these bonuses:
Orientation Program: Kickstart your Practice
5 lessons⎹ 50 mins
To help get you ready for your practice, we include an orientation program that helps you know how and why we do things the way we do, while allowing you to fill in some of the gaps in your flute education before we even get started. We also give you a comprehensive tour of the platform so that you can easily make use of the technology!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning a Study
12 lessons⎹ 143 mins
Our start-to-finish guide on learning a study shows you how to learn a study fast and effectively and in a way that is much more rewarding (and fun!) than you thought possible. No more just playing through studies and pieces, hoping they will improve! We show you how to plan, break down, and learn a study step by step in this first of our guides.
The Scale Crash Course
3 lessons⎹ 25 mins
Not sure how scales and arpeggios actually work? In this short flute scale crash course, we take you through the mechanics of scales and show you an easy-way of understanding them. It makes playing them so much easier – you’ll never look back!
Warming up your Body
24 lessons⎹ 135 mins
Integrated into the program, we provide you with videos to help you warm up your body before each practice session. These help you feel better, play better and stay healthy!
Deep dive technique workshops
6 lesson⎹ 7 hrs
Want to take your learning to the next level? We have six in-depth workshops to help you understand the complexities of flute playing. Find balance in your body, discover the mysteries of breathing and support, uncover the essentials of tone, dynamics and intonation and learn how to create a balanced hand position.
Digital copy of the Flute Practice Scale Book
Receive a digital copy of our Flute Practice Scale Book with exercises, practice plans and tips to keep you practicing for years!
The Flute Practice Toolbox
Get a comprehensive cheat sheet of practice tools and strategies to keep on hand during your practice. We'll walk you through various of these strategies along the way so you'll know how to make use of this useful resource.
Weekly check-in emails
It's our job to help keep you motivated and on track. Each week, we send you a sort of 'practice reminder' packed with some inspiration to keep you going and a prompt to tell us how you are so we know how to support you better!
Lifetime access to the program
Yes, this is an intensive program, but, the best part of it is that we offer you lifetime access to it. This means, you can do it completely at your own pace and you can come back to the content again and again and continue learning from it!
We are currently only offering our Flute Forward program to intermediate flutists...
We are working on more advanced levels though...so hang in there!
Is this program for you?
- You are an intermediate player
- You’ve just completed our Flute Fast Track OR Let’s Practice, Together! (early-intermediate) program
- You are learning on your own and need guidance
- You are learning with a teacher but feel overwhelmed by the process of practice and need more guidance
- You look at the piece below and are not completely overwhelmed!
- You’re an early-intermediate player or lower
- You’re an intermediate player but have some big gaps in your knowledge*
- You cannot read music - this program really relies on your being able to read notes with confidence.
- You’re not willing to invest at least some time into practice. The program is intensive, and you will want to dedicate at least 30 minutes 4 times a week to get the most out of it.
*If this is you, we recommend signing up for our 6-week Flute Fast Track program to get you up to speed.
Not sure if the intermediate level is right for you?
This gives you an idea of the level of music to expect.
Meet your teacher!
Tatiana Thaele is a professional flutist, founder of The Flute Practice, and absolute flute NERD. With over 20 years playing experience, she absolutely loves helping students find creative ways to overcome their challenges and discover their unique musical voice. Tatiana says:
I have spent the past 10 years teaching students online and in-person all around the world, helping them to make meaningful progress on the flute. I have worked with students of all levels and ages. I have even taught someone who was 89! When I say: “It’s NEVER to late to learn”, I really mean it!
"It's the whole package. Anything and everything you need to know is in this program and it filled in the blanks that were missing from my other instructors."
Darlene P. (Early-intermediate Let’s Practice, Together! Student)
"I didn't feel like I was going anywhere but this program really opened up a whole new world for me."
Christie M. (Early-intermediate Let’s Practice, Together! Student)
Per month
Get learning right away with a membership that you can cancel at any time.-
Monthly access to the Let's Practice, Together! learning program:
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Over 20 pre-recorded video lessons per module (Value $380)
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All-in-one monthly practice resource (Valued at $30)
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Weekly step-by-step practice plans (Value $35)
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Dedicated community group
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Added BONUS:
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Access to LIVE monthly practice classes
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Additional learning content and practice materials (Valued at $500)
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Access to our full Practice Toolbox (Valued at $50)
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Weekly practice check-in email
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And more...
Just paid for an exisiting membership? Don't worry, we will deduct the payment from your first payment!
First 6 modules
Get lifetime access to the first stage of the early-intermediate program (first 6 months) and pay for the rest later.-
Access to stage 1 of the early-intermediate Let's Practice, Together! learning program:
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Over 20 pre-recorded video lessons per module (Value over $2280)
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6 All-in-one practice resources (Value $180)
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Weekly step-by-step practice plans (Value $210)
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Dedicated community group
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Added BONUS:
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Access to LIVE monthly practice classes
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Additional learning content and practice materials (Valued at $500)
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Access to our full Practice Toolbox (Valued at $50)
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Weekly practice check-in email
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And more...
All 12 modules
Get lifetime access to the early-intermediate program with one convenient payment and work through the program at your own pace.-
Access to the early-intermediate Let's Practice, Together! learning program:
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Over 20 pre-recorded video lessons per module (Value over $4560!)
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12 All-in-one practice resources (Valued at $360)
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Weekly step-by-step practice plans (Value $420)
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Dedicated community group
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Added BONUS:
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Access to LIVE monthly practice classes
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Additional learning content and practice materials (Valued at $500)
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Access to our full Practice Toolbox (Valued at $50)
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Weekly practice check-in email
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Our BONUS Summer and Next steps programs