Flute Lessons San Francisco County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Flute

In addition to working with standard repertoire and method books, I devise my own exercises to help with breath control, tone production, rhythm, aural skills, and other topics. I dedicate particular time and attention to the areas where I believe each individual student can benefit the most (e.g., tone quality, counting, etc.). For young students, I like to incorporate music games and improvisation into my teaching, both of which help the student develop essential musical skills in a fun, relaxed way. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Music

I involve my students in selecting pieces that will engage and motivate them to love what they are practicing. For those students studying improvisation, I present basic theory, scale types, melodic and rhythmic motifs, phrasing, playing over chord progressions and other aspects of musicianship. It's exciting when a student applies these building blocks and begins to express his/her own musical voice! Along with all these technical elements of study, I want my students to experience the ‘big picture’. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For beginning students I like to start in the Standard of Excellence Series as well as the Rubank Method Books. I also try to allow my students a chance to play something they want at the end of lessons. As my students advance we add in classical pieces as well as jazz, and improvisation. Older students and adults we can fgure out what you want from the lessons. I try to work it so it is enjoyable for you yet not as elementary. The goal is to become advanced enough to create your own music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Music

A student's success is a teacher's success! I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals by setting a positive and encouraging atmosphere in lessons. Building positive rapport is important to me and, like any teacher, I expect the best effort and growth mindset from students. I actively involve students in setting realistic goals for each lesson to boost their musical confidence. Students ask, "What if I make a mistake?" Mistakes are a natural and essential part of growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Flute, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar

I always use variety of method books depending on the capability of each student in grasping the instructions. I have a syllabus that I am following base on the Music Teacher's Association syllabus in preparation for a Certificate of Merrit examination. And for those younger students that are not ready yet in taking the Statewide Music examination, a Royal School of Music syllabus is what I am using in order for our studies to be on track. Read More