Flute Lessons in Bellport, NY

Instruments: Flute

For older beginners, I make sure I work on their scale patterns and so forth, but I play to this particular student's personal interests and what they prefer to do. As a student gets more mature musically, I show them etudes, official flute repertoire, and eventually introduce them to harder technique practices, such as 17 Grande Exercises for Flute by Taffanel and Gaubert. I expect each student to improve bit by bit with each lesson or so and focus on their progress, as this will improve their individual musicality and their interest in music! Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Tuba

For a young child to love music, a teacher must introduce it to him or her in a passionate way, without forcing it one the child. The struggling student is just as capable of loving music, just as much as the accomplished one. As I mentioned earlier, all students learn at different paces, so I teach each student as close as humanly possible to their level. It is not important for a child to play like a professional musician, but to play like the student has put his or her heart into learning the music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

I have performed in groups such as BCJAS Quintet, New Yorks Most Dangerous Big Band, Dowling College Big Band, U.S. Sounds Big Band, Boston Civic Symphony Orchestra, Eclipse (Pink Floyd Tribute Band), and the Jason OConnor Quintet. Some of the notable venues where I have performed include the Berklee Performance Center, The Paramount, Treme, Port Jazz, Rudis Bar and Grill, Caskn Flagon, Regis College Fine Arts Center, The Shrine, Somethin' Jazz Club, and Le Frak Concert Hall. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

In regards to teaching, I have been employed by various music schools in the New York City area, teaching flute to children and adults. My students have received accolades, and high scores from levels one to five in the NYSSMA Competitions. My experience in various venues, from one on one to group sessions, has honed my teaching skills, and has made me an astute, dynamic, and inspiring teacher that is flexible, and attuned to the needs of each and every student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Flute Piccolo

The bulk of my experience comes from eleven years of performance, in which I have been exposed to the vast majority of flute literature, ranging from standard solo repertoire, to chamber music (flute ensemble/woodwind quintet/flute quartets), to orchestra masterpieces, and to broadway pit orchestras. During my time at Vassar, I was able to teach four other undergraduate students who could not afford to take lessons through the music department. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

I work with students to get them to a level where they can enoy the music they like. I want my students to bring music thay want to explore and I work with them to be able to play with enthusiasm. Music is an endless science as one of my professors said "The more you learn the more you realize what you don't know". Tone and harmonics are essential for saxophone playing. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I am an instructor who loves working with students of all ages to help them find their love of and passion for music. In 1995, I graduated Boston University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Flute Performance. Performing all over the United States and Canada with various theatre, orchestral, and chamber ensembles has given me the opportunity to do what I love and meet many people who share a joy of music. Read More