Go from first squeak to Recorder Rockstar
A step-by-step adventure built for 8–9 year olds — where kids learn real notes, play real songs, and finish with a real performance to be proud of.

Every squeak is just a rockstar in training — and I'm here to cheer every single one of them on.— J Raymond ABK

What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Hold the recorder correctly and breathe with proper technique to produce a clear, steady tone
- Read basic music notation including quarter notes, half notes, and rests on a staff
- Play at least 6 notes (B, A, G, E, D, C, and high C) cleanly and confidently
- Perform 5 recognisable songs from start to finish, including a simple melody and a duet
- Maintain a steady rhythm by playing along with a backing beat or metronome
- Care for and clean their recorder so it stays in great playing condition
How it works
A school that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
6 modules · 23 lessons

Meet Your Recorder
Introduces the instrument, correct assembly and posture, and the foundational breathing technique needed to produce a clear tone.
- 1.1Unbox, Assemble, and HoldIncluded
- 1.2Breathing Like a Recorder PlayerIncluded
- 1.3Your First Note: BIncluded
- 1.4Keep It Clean: Recorder CareIncluded
Reading the Map: Music Notation Basics
Builds the foundational music-reading skills children need to follow written music throughout the course.
- 2.1The Staff, Clef, and Note NamesIncluded
- 2.2Quarter Notes, Half Notes, and Whole NotesIncluded
- 2.3Rests: The Sound of SilenceIncluded
- 2.4Clapping Rhythms Before You Play ThemIncluded
Building Your Note Collection
Systematically introduces the core notes B, A, G, E, D, and C so students can play them cleanly and confidently.
- 3.1A and G: Neighbours of BIncluded
- 3.2Short Tunes with B, A, and GIncluded
- 3.3Down We Go: E and DIncluded
- 3.4Completing the Set: Low C and High CIncluded
- 3.5All Six Notes: Mix-and-Match ChallengeIncluded
Keeping the Beat
Develops a steady internal pulse and teaches students to play in time with a backing beat or metronome.
- 4.1What Is a Beat? Finding the PulseIncluded
- 4.2Playing with a MetronomeIncluded
- 4.3Backing Beats and Play-Along TracksIncluded
Song School: Learning Real Songs
Puts all skills together as students learn and perform five complete, recognisable songs.
- 5.1Song 1: A Simple MelodyIncluded
- 5.2Song 2 and Song 3: Building the RepertoireIncluded
- 5.3Song 4: A New ChallengeIncluded
- 5.4Song 5: The DuetIncluded
Recorder Rockstar: Perform and Celebrate
Consolidates everything learned, polishes performance skills, and celebrates each child's musical achievement.
- 6.1Practise Like a ProIncluded
- 6.2Putting On a PerformanceIncluded
- 6.3Your Rockstar Moment: Final ShowcaseIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
The Complete Beginner
Never touched a recorder before — this course starts at zero and makes every first feel exciting.
The School Music Kid
Already learning recorder at school and wants extra practice at home to get ahead of the class.
The Song-Lover
Only interested if there are real, recognisable tunes to play — and there are five of them waiting right here.
The Reluctant Musician
Not sure music is 'for them' yet — the short, fun lessons and instant wins will soon change their mind.
The Home Learner
Learning from home and needs a structured, parent-friendly programme that guides them step by step.
The Mini Performer
Lives for a moment in the spotlight — the final Rockstar Moment showcase was made for them.
Questions
Frequently asked
Your teacher
A note from your teacher
J Raymond ABK
Hey there, music-loving grown-up — and hello to the budding rockstar reading over your shoulder! 👋
I know where you might be right now. Maybe your child just brought home a recorder from school and you're both staring at it wondering, "Now what?" Or maybe they've had a go and produced a sound that cleared the room — and you're hoping there's a better way forward. There absolutely is, and I'm so glad you found it.
Here's what I know for certain: every single child who picks up a recorder is capable of making beautiful music. They just need someone to show them the way — step by tiny step, with loads of encouragement and zero judgement about the squeaks along the way. That's exactly what Recorder Rockstars is built to do.
In this course, I take kids through everything from the very beginning — how to hold the recorder, how to breathe properly for a clear and steady sound, and how to play their very first note. From there, we build up a full collection of notes, learn to read real music notation, find the beat with fun backing tracks, and finally put it all together into five proper songs — including a duet! The grand finale is a Rockstar Moment showcase where your child gets to perform everything they've learned and feel genuinely, wonderfully proud.
I've designed every lesson to feel like an adventure rather than a chore. Short bursts of teaching, cheerful practice challenges, and the kind of warm encouragement that makes kids think "I can do this!" — because they absolutely can. By the time your child plays their last note of this course, they won't just be a recorder player. They'll be a Recorder Rockstar.
So go on — grab that recorder, take a deep breath, and let's make some music together. I can't wait to see your child shine. 🎵
— J Raymond ABK
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