Flute Lessons in Brookhaven, NY

Instruments: Flute

...For intermediate and advanced students, I focus on repertoire, etudes, and studies, in order to build technique while learning the standard repertoire pieces. All of my lessons are student directed, and thus each lesson is unique. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Mallet Percussion

...In that case I would find a simpler version for the student, or I would scaffold other songs or exercises to build the necessary skills that are needed to reach that goal. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums

...I worked as a music teacher in the Bronx, N.Y. for several years. After that I worked at an electronic music studio in Hawthorne, N.Y.... Read More

Instruments: Flute

...For beginning students, I typically use one method book and one book of simple melodies.  My preferred method book is the Rubank series. The method book teaches the basics, while the melodies and songs keep things fresh and interesting for the student so they want to continue.  For advanced students, I find significant, staple pieces that any advanced musician should have in their repertoire.  This keeps the student engaged, and prepares them for anything down the road in their musical careers.... Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

...I like to also focus a lot on the exhale of air into the instrument, and the relationship to blowing air through technical passages. Once this is grasped, working on scales, various etude books, and applying these concepts to the repertoire works well for both beginner and advanced students.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Tuba

...Also I require older students to know scales, primarily Bb, Eb, and F major being that they are the easiest to learn. It is from there that I gradually add a new scale (one every few weeks) until ultimately all 12 major scales are learned.... Read More