The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) Reviews

Leslie Todd 2025.12.07

     

I've been in Jane's Flute Academy for 2 years now. It's fantastic! It's less expensive than going for regular in-person flute lessons, (though I still do that occasionally). My playing has improved so much. And I now know that when there is something else that I want to work on, I've got the tools right here. I love that I can go at my own pace, the ever-expanding resources and classes, the monthly online low-stress concerts where I can practice performing, Jane & Rachel's positive vibes, etc etc. I think the best feature overall is Jane's ability to observe & communicate what to change in my technique... no mysteries, no "just practice more". She's an amazing teacher.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.12.08

What a wonderful review Leslie. Thank you! I gotta say - you're an amazing student! Well done on improving your playing so much.

אורנה אוראל קורן 2025.06.02

     

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Kathy Hoben 2025.05.21

     

I am very impressed with how well Jane is able to break down technique.. She also gives you many opportunities to experience her expertise for free.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.05.22

Wonderful to hear Kathy! Glad to have you as a new student in The Flute Academy!

Jan Sijben 2025.05.03

     

Encouraging!

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.05.06

Thanks Jan - I'm glad to hear that! :)

Ray Barley 2025.05.01

     

Now completing my fifth month in The Flute Academy, I'm confident to write an objective and honest review. To state it simply, Jane Cavanagh is the flute teacher I wish I'd always had. This is not a statement I make without significant thought. A long-time professional musician and music educator (B.Mus., M.Mus., & Ph.D. degrees), I've been blessed to have had many fine instructors throughout the years. Based on the improvements I've made following her expert advice, I believe Jane to be among the finest. As a multi-instrumentalist whose primary instrument is the guitar, I've always wanted my flute playing to be on par with my guitar playing. While my flute abilities are not yet equal with my guitar abilities, my rapid improvement gives me hope that perhaps they eventually will be. For this, I credit Jane and her well-crafted curriculum. I've never been this excited and encouraged to take my flute playing to the next level.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.05.01

Ah this is SO wonderful Ray! Thanks for such a glowing review and I'm so glad your flute skills are getting close to your guitar abilities! It's great to have you in the academy of course - you're a good student :)

Eli Koren 2025.04.08

     

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.04.08

Thank you Eli!

140955mary 2025.03.31

     

I subscribed to Jane’s school in January when I decided to take up playing again after a 35 year break. I just love being able to go back through her lessons every time I encounter a problem. Thanks to Jane I had a huge break through yesterday when I suddenly felt my throat tension and mouth tension disappear and everything felt easy (easier). At first I thought the lessons very short but they are straight to the point and perfectly organized. I can’t recommend Flute Academy enough. I am looking forward to the advanced technique lessons and repertoire classes. Who know? Perhaps I’ll even do a master class one day! Thanks Jane and Rachel

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.04.01

Wonderful! You're a great student you know!! We would love you to be a featured student in one of the Masterclasses - that's a great idea! Well done on your breakthrough, yayy!

Dorine Oppermann - de Bruijn 2025.03.10

     

I have been a member since a few months now and I really enjoy being a member. I followed the 45 day practice and learned a lot. I use all the tips in my daily practice. After a few months break I joined the Academy again and I am so happy to be back. The instructions of Jane are very encouraging.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2024.08.10

Dorine, it's great to have you as a new student in The Flute Academy! I hope you love The 5 Day Breakthrough and learn a lot about how to improve your flute playing! :)

Kay Johnson 2025.03.05

     

After 2 years of trying to teach myself to play the flute I discovered the Flute Academy. Jane's method of teaching incremental tweaks to technique have improved my tone, breath control, posture and musicality incredibly. Also I am now able to play tunes that have a wider range of higher notes. Whilst the academy isn't for complete beginner, for anyone who wants to improve their technique the Flute Academy is ideal.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.03.05

That is fabulous to hear Kay! I loved your review - very accurate how the academy is for teaching people to improve their technique (rather than for complete beginners), so thank you! I love how much your playing has improved. Well done!

Mardi Medawar 2025.03.03

     

Jane is a great teacher

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.03.03

Thanks so much Mardi! You're a great student!!

Marshall Henrie 2025.02.10

     

The Flute Academy has helped me in so many areas to improve my flute-playing abilities. I have played flute (incorrectly) for so many years and with poor tone. These lessons have helped me straighten out more issues with my playing than I could have imagined. Everyday in the Academy, it is like having a private lesson that has focused on fixing a small problem which, in a short time, has led to surprising imrpovements in my breath control, tone, and the ability to control my flute. This course is a winner!

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.02.12

That's fantastic to hear Marshall! I love that you said the lessons feel like a private lesson, because that's exactly what I always hope they feel like to the academy students! It's great to have you in the academy - see you back in the lessons!

Karen D'hont 2025.02.05

     

A step by step course. Every day trying to put the large amount of provided teaching material into practice. Every now and then looking back , where was I then, where I am now and you recognize the progress you are making. I'm thrilled about the results.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.02.06

That's so great to hear Karen! I'm glad you're thrilled! We love having you as a student in The Flute Academy :) :)

Margaret Jones 2025.01.23

     

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.03.03

Thank you for your 5 stars Margaret! Glad to have you as a student in The Flute Academy!

Annabel 2025.01.07

     

I found The Flute Academy a useful resource to improve my flute playing. Jane breaks down techniques to play the flute and obtain a great sound. There are workshops and series to undertake where different aspects of flute playing and music theory are addressed. The Flute Academy is highly recommended!!

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.01.13

Thanks Annabel, what a fabulous recommendation from you! I so glad The Flute Academy lessons have been helpful to you - we love having you as a part of the academy community. See you soon back in the lessons!

Janet Muir 2025.01.03

     

I was quite skeptical about believing all that Jane was offering. Let me tell assure you, you will get way more out of her lessons than she promises. I played flute as a teen and had not touched a flute in 50 years, so, as you can imagine I was starting over again. It came back to me, but I knew I was doing a lot of things wrong. I joined because I wanted to have good technique. Jane’s 45 day transformation helped me in so many ways. My granddaughter plays flute in middle school. My desire was to surprise her on her birthday that I had relearned flute and that we could play duets together. It was a great success! I have so enjoyed my flute journey and I couldn’t have done it without Jane.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.01.06

That is so wonderful to hear Janet that you can now play duets with your granddaughter! What a wonderful surprise for her!! Thanks for being such a great part of The Flute Academy.

Charles Rosenfield 2025.01.02

     

I’ve been slowly learning the flute, I have limited time cause I have other things that I do as well. The course is great.!!👍

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.01.06

Hi Charles - so glad you love the course! Thanks for the nice review.

Robin Jones 2025.01.02

     

The Flute Academy has been monumental in helping me restart where I left off 30 years ago! I play better now than I did in school! Thanks Jane!

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2025.01.03

That's wonderful to hear Robin! I love that you're playing better than you did when you were at school. And we love having you as a student in The Flute Academy!! Happy New Year :)

emmabea 2024.12.07

     

I strongly recommend the 45 days transformation to any adult flute learner that wishes to make faster noticeable progress. It covers the many aspects that influence the quality of your sound (breathing, embouchure, arms position, … you name it!) so that you can count on a check list of what you can correct, even slightly, to get some improvements, instead of feeling frustrated when you can’t identify what are you doing wrong, as was my case before. Her motto “improvement, not perfection” and the notion of “brain space” have really changed my approach to flute playing.

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2024.12.21

This is wonderful to read - thank you for writing such a thoughtful review! I'm glad you like the brainspace concept - I find it very effective to teach like this, so I'm glad you appreciate it! It's great that you like the "checklist" of technique tweaks that improve your playing. And I'm happy that your frustration has diminished. I think you're a perfect student to be in The Flute Academy! See you back in the lessons! Jane

Nils Ekeroth 2024.12.07

     

There is always something new to learn and study. And I just love the way Jane can by examples show what is right and wrong or a matter of taste when you play something. It is so nice to go through the lessons suitable to your own pace, ability and age. I do not mind British or US English but Australian English is becoming more of a favourite. Greetings from Stockholm/Sweden and Nils

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2024.12.21

Nils - I love that you're starting to find Australian English your favourite accent! That's very cool. We love seeing you in the online concerts, and I very much like the Swedish accent too! I'm glad you appreciate the before and after demonstrations through The 45 Day Flute Transformation - I enjoy recording them, and I know how useful they are for the students in the academy. I'm glad you're part of it!

Debora Heath 2024.12.04

     

What a lovely experience. Technique correction and gentle, fun learning! Thank you Jane …🫶🏼

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Reply from The Flute Academy (Jane Cavanagh) 2024.11.28

Thank you Debora - what a sweet review! I'm glad you find the technique correction fun - I love teaching it. So it's a win-win!!