The qualifications you need to get a flute job range from being self-taught to having a formal education in flute or music theory. To teach in a public school, you need to have a bachelor’s degree and a license to teach. For private instruction, formal training is helpful, but it is not always necessary. To become a concert flutist, you need a bachelor’s degree in performance from a music conservatory or college, and you may need a master’s degree or several years of performing experience. Flute repair requires excellent mechanical and analytical skills.