Keith Underwood
About
Renowned flutist and educator Keith Underwood has been an active flutist in New York musical life for three decades. Underwood serves on the faculties of Mannes School of Music, New York University and Queens College. Each year he travels internationally to Japan, Mexico, Italy, Brazil and London to teach workshops and perform.
Underwood’s students hold positions with America’s major orchestras including the the Boston Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, to name just a few. Globally, his students are members of orchestras in Italy, Japan, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Students from all over the world travel to Keith’s studio on the Upper West Side of Manhattan for lessons, especially when an important audition is pending.
As a performer, Underwood has appeared with New York’s most prominent musical organizations including the New York Philharmonic, New York Chamber Symphony, the Orpheus Ensemble, the Orchestra of St. Luke's. He is solo flutist with the Parnassus and Musical Elements, Jazz Antiqu, the Arcadia Baroque Ensemble, Ufonia and the Riverside Symphony. Underwood has recorded with such diverse artists as Benjamin Verdery, Celine Dion, Kathleen Battle, Rod Stewart, Bobby McFerrin, and Anthony Newman.
Browse the extensive library of Keith Underwood group classes here.
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Reviews from the Keith Underwood Flute Master Class
Richard B. on December 4, 2023
Awesome
Verified Student on November 16, 2023
Fantastic (as always)!
Verified Student on November 15, 2023
Marvelousas always
Lee G. on November 14, 2023
Mr. Underwood, a veritable repository of musical esoterica, imparts a wealth of knowledge drawn from a lifetime steeped in the intricacies of melody and technique. Seeking to unravel the complexities of a technical or musical conundrum on the flute? Invest some time in his tutelage, and you're apt to emerge with a pantheon of strategies, poised to not only surmount but transcend your playing challenges. Whether neophyte or virtuoso, anticipate a transformative perspective and newfound reverence for the instrument.
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Verified Student on November 14, 2023
Keith's classes are always great learning opportunities. I appreciate that everyone gets to play at least once, and it seems that no matter what I or others are working on, he makes it relevant to everyone. He is so incredibly knowledgable - and even in virtual classes, he is able to notice EVERYTHING, it seems. I am definitely a better flutist and musician for having attended these classes.
Verified Student on November 14, 2023
Great!
Gabriela C. on November 14, 2023
It was incredible, professor Underwood is the Best explaining all the flute technique topics. After his classes I feel motivated and with clear objectives that help me improve my playing.
Ruth K. on November 14, 2023
Excellent!
Erin . on November 14, 2023
Fantastic! Keith is amazing, and I can’t recommend him enough.
Susan G. on June 19, 2023
Always amazing and informative!
Verified Student on June 19, 2023
Dennis on March 14, 2023
Insanely good!
Susan G. on March 14, 2023
Fantastic! Keith has so much to offer… Even to me as a working professional. He is awesome.
Erin on March 13, 2023
Excellent! Keith’s knowledge and instruction is unparalleled, and I’m a grateful recipient of these stellar classes!
Verified Student on March 13, 2023
Very detailed and helpful
Verified Student on March 13, 2023
Holly C. on March 13, 2023
Fabulous. Keith provides an abundance of strategies, thoughts, & techniques that allows one to think about flute playing from the inside out.
Verified Student on December 20, 2022
Splendid as always
Dennis on December 20, 2022
Great! I learned many interesting things which were completely new to me.
Verified Student on December 19, 2022
Keith's class never disappoints !
J . on September 26, 2022
Ruth K. on September 26, 2022
Keith's class was wonderful! He is an excellent teacher who knows how to teach technique in a way that is transformative for the student regardless of level or background. There's always something new to learn!
Verified Student on September 26, 2022
Excellent!
Verified Student on September 26, 2022
Excellent class. Learned a lot of useful information that will improve my flute playing.
Richard B. on August 15, 2022
Gabriela C. on June 22, 2022
Professor Underwood is the best. He is changing the way I think about music, the flute and how all the body is related with the sound of the flute. My class was GREAT!
Verified Student on June 20, 2022
Keith's teaching is amazing! He really cares about helping each student and the transformations are remarkable!
Roberto S. on June 20, 2022
Susan R. on April 26, 2022
Outstanding! Keith figured it all out and then it explains how to play the flute to the rest of us! Who knew there was so much anatomy and physiology to learn about flutistry. As far as I’m concerned, Keith is a national treasure. Plus he’s a wonderful human being.
Erin W. on April 26, 2022
Phenomenal! Keith has a true gift for teaching to all skill levels. I always learn something valuable every time I attend a class.
James C. on April 25, 2022
Highly informative, and enjoyable as well. Keith is a master teacher!
Richard B. on March 23, 2022
Keith is awesome
Jim C. on February 18, 2022
Great! Keith is the best! I
Ruth K. on February 17, 2022
Keith's class is great! He has so many innovative ideas and techniques on how to play flute more easily, expressively and freely. He gives everyone an opportunity to play and ask questions. I have learned so much and keep growing as a flutist thanks to his Lessonface classes.
Gabriela C. on February 17, 2022
It was so inspiring and informative. Professor Underwood is the best ❤
Verified Student on February 17, 2022
Always what I need to hear.
Allison K. on February 17, 2022
Keith is the best. Anatomy-based technique teaching. No mumbo-jumbo. Also a world-class musician with vast knowledge.
Erin W. on February 17, 2022
Phenomenal. I love Keith!
Keith is an amazing teacher. What he has to say is fascinating, and when you get to your practice room and work on what he has shared you really see the benefits.
If there was a 'Hall of Fame' for music teachers, Keith Underwood would take first prize...Armed with lots of technical solutions - both new and old (some even dating from 1850!) Keith guided us through all of it, and Lessonface is the perfect format for delivering it.
Keith Underwood is one of the premier flute teachers of our time. His knowledge regarding tone production, articulation, breath control, etc.are unsurpassed. As a doubler, I've learned so much from Keith which I can apply not only to the flute, but to the clarinet and saxophone as well. And, his presentation is always a joy! I'm so grateful to Lessonface.com for making such a fine artists/teacher so readily available!
Gostei muito da aula. O professor abordou tópicos importantes para se conseguir uma boa sonoridade. Professor super competente! Estou estudando inglês e pretendo em breve assistir outros cursos do Keith.