Collection: Recorders for Kids
The recorder is the perfect first wind instrument for kids — affordable, durable, and easy to start. Prodigies pairs high-quality soprano recorders with Recorder Prodigies, our color-coded video lesson series, so kids learn to play real songs step by step instead of squeaking through guesswork.
Whether it’s for home or a classroom of 30, a recorder plus guided lessons is one of the most cost-effective ways to get kids making music. 🎵 Get the lessons → play.prodigies.com/join
Why Prodigies recorders & lessons
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Quality, kid-ready recorders. Easy-to-play Aulos soprano recorders with accurate intonation — the trusted classroom standard.
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Color-coded lessons. Recorder Prodigies teaches notes, fingering, and songs with the same color system as our bells and songbooks.
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Great for home or classroom. Single recorders for families, bulk packs for teachers and co-ops.
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A clear path. Sequenced lessons take kids from their first note to playing real melodies.
How to get started on recorder
Grab a soprano recorder (or a 12-pack for classrooms) and pair it with a Prodigies membership for the full Recorder Prodigies series. Teaching a class? See our elementary music curriculum.
Frequently asked questions
What age can kids start the recorder?
Most kids can start around ages 6–7, when their hands can comfortably cover the holes. Color-coded lessons make those first notes much easier.
What kind of recorder should I buy?
A soprano recorder with baroque or German fingering is the classroom standard — our Aulos recorders are easy to play and well-tuned.
How do my kids learn to play?
Recorder Prodigies, included with a Prodigies membership, teaches recorder step by step with color-coded notes and play-along songs.
Start playing recorder → play.prodigies.com/join
