YOUR PICCOLO
VIDEO COURSES
Learn to play the piccolo flute with the best performers in the world
YOUR PICCOLO
VIDEO COURSES
Learn to play the piccolo flute
with the best performers in the world
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Piccolo video courses
Learn how to play the piccolo flute with our video courses and access the most applied teaching methods in the world, finally organized in an easy and intuitive way.
Our Catalogue
Backing tracks of piccolo repertoire
Have fun playing the piccolo flute with the backing tracks for piano and orchestra, designed specifically for those who play the piccolo.
Nicola Mazzanti answers your questions
You can address technical questions directly to Nicola Mazzanti, international performer and teacher, and author of The Mazzanti Method, and can also access all the answers to the questions asked by the other members
Piccolo video courses
Learn how to play the piccolo flute with our video courses and access the most applied teaching methods in the world, finally organized in an easy and intuitive way.
Our Catalogue
Backing tracks of piccolo repertoire
Have fun playing the piccolo flute with the backing tracks for piano and orchestra, designed specifically for those who play the piccolo.
Nicola Mazzanti answers your questions
You can address technical questions directly to Nicola Mazzanti, international performer and teacher, and author of The Mazzanti Method, and can also access all the answers to the questions asked by the other members
The most authoritative Artists
The International Piccolo Flute Academy is the only chance in the world to
have access to the largest number of international teachers specialized in piccolo.
The International Piccolo Flute Academy is
the only chance in the world to have access
to the largest number of international
teachers specialized in piccolo.
The most effective methods worldwide
Monothematic lessons of about 10 to 15 minutes each, divided into
topics and organized in an intuitive, easy and quick way to consult:
you choose what to study and which issues to focus on.
Monothematic lessons of about 10 to 15 minutes
each, divided into topics and organized in an
intuitive, easy and quick way to consult:
you choose what to study and
which issues to focus on.
What our members say about us
Antonino
Second Flute / Piccolo of theOrchestra del Teatro Cilea, Italy
“I find the IPFA platform an excellent educational tool. The contribution of the best piccoloists in the world, in synergy with M° Mazzanti’s intent, arises in in-depth lessons on the various aspects of the emission technique and musical interpretation, giving life to a lively and constantly growing community where it is possible to treasure the direct experience gained in the field by all members of the Academy. I can state from personal experience that the specific study of the piccolo emission technique contributes to a substantial improvement of the flute emission technique, as well as allowing to play this marvelous instrument with more ease and quality.”
Elena
Winner of
Gazzelloni Competition Cat. Piccolo
“Hello, I’m Elena and I have been subscribed to the IPFA right from the beginning.
The Academy is an amazing project conceived by Nicola Mazzanti and supported by amazing teachers and musicians; in a world where technology permeates and sustains learning, the Academy gives young students and also professionals the chance to deepen the instrument’s pratice following the precious advices of the world-wide most renowned piccolists, reducing the often remarkable distance’s barriers.
I personally thank Nicola and all the professors involved in the Academy and I highly recommend the subscription to whoever wants to increase skills and awareness about the piccolo.”
Zuzana
Piccoloist of the
State Theatre orchestra
in Košice, Slovakia
“Hello, my name is Zuzana, and I have been a subscriber to IPFA since its beginning. The incredible lessons we are given are full with information, useful tips and tricks to play at our best level. I am eternally grateful for the inspiration all of the artists give us, and I highly recommend this platform to anyone who wants to attain deeper knowledge and proficiency on their instrument.”
Ksenia
A piccolo player
of the Saint-Petersburg
Philharmonic Symphony
Orchestra
“Hello, my name is Ksenia Kuelyar, and I want to thank Nicola Mazzanti for the wonderful Piccolo Academy he inspired the creation of, this is a great opportunity for me and my students to improve our playing and skills, to learn a lot of new things.
Thanks to the academy’s professors for your experience and knowledge!”
Lucas
Master’s Degree Student
in Music Performance
Zurich University of Arts
“I have been subscribed to the IPFA for the past 3 months and it has been extremely enriching! Learning from the most prominent piccolo teachers from today is a great deal for students like me who also pursue a piccolo job position.
The content of the Academy is 100% rewarding!”
Ugné
Piccoloist at the
State Musical Theatre orchestra
in Klaipėda, Lithuania
“Having completed my academic studies and begun my professional career, I find IPFA to be an unparalleled tool for learning and delving into piccolo speciality.
The online courses combine a wide variety of topics: from playing technique to human and instrument anatomy. Prominent piccolo artists give inspiration with their individual approaches to improving one’s performance. IPFA gives me the feeling of a creative community that helps each member grow, flourish, and contribute in their own way to the today and tomorrow of piccolo music.”
Antonino Barillà
Second Flute / Piccolo of the
Orchestra del Teatro Cilea, Italy
“I find the IPFA platform an excellent educational tool. The contribution of the best piccoloists in the world, in synergy with M° Mazzanti’s intent, arises in in-depth lessons on the various aspects of the emission technique and musical interpretation, giving life to a lively and constantly growing community where it is possible to treasure the direct experience gained in the field by all members of the Academy. I can state from personal experience that the specific study of the piccolo emission technique contributes to a substantial improvement of the flute emission technique, as well as allowing to play this marvelous instrument with more ease and quality.”
Zuzana Mega
Piccoloist of the
State Theatre orchestra
in Košice, Slovakia
“Hello, my name is Zuzana, and I have been a subscriber to IPFA since its beginning. The incredible lessons we are given are full with information, useful tips and tricks to play at our best level. I am eternally grateful for the inspiration all of the artists give us, and I highly recommend this platform to anyone who wants to attain deeper knowledge and proficiency on their instrument.”
Ksenia Kuelyar
A piccolo player
of the Saint-Petersburg
Philharmonic Symphony
Orchestra
“Hello, my name is Ksenia Kuelyar, and I want to thank Nicola Mazzanti for the wonderful Piccolo Academy he inspired the creation of, this is a great opportunity for me and my students to improve our playing and skills, to learn a lot of new things.
Thanks to the academy’s professors for your experience and knowledge!”
Lucas Martin Pedro
Master’s Degree Student
in Music Performance
Zurich University of Arts
“I have been subscribed to the IPFA for the past 3 months and it has been extremely enriching! Learning from the most prominent piccolo teachers from today is a great deal for students like me who also pursue a piccolo job position.
The content of the Academy is 100% rewarding!”
Ugné Čepulytė
Piccoloist at the
State Musical Theatre orchestra
in Klaipėda, Lithuania
“Having completed my academic studies and begun my professional career, I find IPFA to be an unparalleled tool for learning and delving into piccolo speciality.
The online courses combine a wide variety of topics: from playing technique to human and instrument anatomy. Prominent piccolo artists give inspiration with their individual approaches to improving one’s performance. IPFA gives me the feeling of a creative community that helps each member grow, flourish, and contribute in their own way to the today and tomorrow of piccolo music.”
Elena Ricci
Winner of
Gazzelloni Competition Cat. Piccolo
“Hello, I’m Elena and I have been subscribed to the IPFA right from the beginning.
The Academy is an amazing project conceived by Nicola Mazzanti and supported by amazing teachers and musicians; in a world where technology permeates and sustains learning, the Academy gives young students and also professionals the chance to deepen the instrument’s pratice following the precious advices of the world-wide most renowned piccolists, reducing the often remarkable distance’s barriers.
I personally thank Nicola and all the professors involved in the Academy and I highly recommend the subscription to whoever wants to increase skills and awareness about the piccolo.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The subscription allows access to the entire catalog of video lessons and any other educational material available to users, divided into these topics: fundamentals, embouchure, sound, intonation, high register, flexibility, scales and arpeggios, warm-up, posture and handling, body awareness, orchestral excerpts, legato, staccato and piccolo choice.
BACKING TRACKS
You will find also backing tracks for piano or orchestra designed specifically for those who play the piccolo, using virtual instrument technology. You can slow it down, speed it up, or choose the bpm that best suits your practice.
NICOLA ANSWERS
Every month Nicola Mazzanti selects some of the questions that users have written in the appropriate form, answering them in the episodes on the “Nicola answers” section, available to all subscribers.