Flute Lessons Miami County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It is really fulfilling for me to see my students use the knowledge they gain from my instructions to improve their playing level. Effective practice habits are agreed upon between myself and each student. Goals cannot be achieved without effective practice habits. Students are encouraged to participate in their community and school music performance activities, enter competitions and do music examinations. These activities build self-confidence, help students to develop a sense of accomplishment and measure their progress. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Recorder, Shakuhachi

My teaching experience goes back to my high school years when certain younger students would ask me about the flute and how to make a pretty sound. I used to sit on the lawn in high school and improvise a unique flute song. I always resonated with the holistic way of living and teaching. About 20 years ago, I was introduced to a hospital program that embraced "Healing Arts." That is a phrase that means holistic in nature while using the arts for a wellness response. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

My philosophy is, the better musician you are… The more fun it is! You have to love practicing, you can’t progress if you don’t practice… So let’s make practicing enjoyable. Practicing is enjoyable if you can see progress, I really focus on achievable goals. For students in school… School music always comes first, I want to support the band director and help my students succeed in class! Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo

When I first meet a student, I like evaluate their current skill level and based on that, I will have an idea of which direction to guide them. I will learn their intentions of what their goals are short term and long term so we can work together to prepare for what is to come. We will study fundamentals, solo repitore, scales, basic theory and contemporary technique. I will also work with helping the student to choose an upgrade flute if they feel they are ready. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Oboe, English Horn

My initial lesson with the student is to learn what they do and do not know and to establish proper playing and hand techniques. I interact with the students to learn what they enjoy playing and what they want to accomplish as well. It is very important to me to make music fun and interesting for them to learn. I spend the majority of the lesson going over what they were assigned the previous week and then the last part of the lesson is going over what I am assigning for the next lesson and playing some of the music so they can hear what it is supposed to sound like. Read More