Flute Lessons in Carefree, AZ

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I like to have a balance in my lessons between fun and challenge.  I do this by setting realistic goals each week for my students, dependent on their level of perfomance and the pace that they are progressing.  Not everyone will progress at the same pace, and I feel that it is more important for a student to master a particular lesson than to move quickly through the lesson book. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I am musician who loves to play all styles of music and enjoys performing as often as possible. My background is in jazz and improvisation but have also studied and performed classical, latin, RB, funk and many other styles. After receiving my Bachelor of Music in Music Theory from the University of North Texas in 2006, I joined Holland America Line as a musician and visited over 175 cities in 60 countries all the while performing music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Beginning students for woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone) usually start with the Essential Elements book. As they advance the next books are usually Breeze Easy book 2 followed by the Rubank Intermediate and Advanced Methods. Advanced students will break into instrument specific methods. Flute with use methods such as The Melodious Studies and Pares scales books, clarinets with use the Klose books and Saxophone students will use Ferling and Klose studies. Students wishing to study jazz methods will use either the Jim Snidero or Walt Weiskopf methods. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I am an experienced and music-certified teacher of 7 years specializing in woodwind instruments. All ages/ability levels welcome! My students will learn how to develop effective practice routines, learn how to read music and play songs by ear, and establish a strong foundation of technique and music theory so you can start playing your favorite songs AND sound great while doing so! I am flexible with scheduling and locations, and can either travel to you or meet with students in my own personal studio. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Laura is an experienced flautist and educator in the Fountain Hills area. She also teaches in areas of Phoenix and Scottsdale. She has maintainted an active performance and teaching schedule while at the same time being a member of notable musical organizations in the community. Some of her teachers and mentors includeEric Hoover (San Antonio Symphony),Walfrid Kujala (Chicago Symphony Flute and Piccolo),Kyril Magg (Cincinnati Symphony Associate Principal),Jack Wellbaum (Cincinnati Symphony Piccolo), andAlexander Murray (Royal Opera, London Symphony Orchestra). Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

For beginning students, I am willing to work with them on the book they are using in school band. I also like to use other flute technique books, such as Rubank, Melodious etudes, and flute duets as well. When the student has developed a confident tone and technique, I will introduce solo repertoire that is at a comfortable level for the student, as well as eventuall getting the student to learn the beauty of collaborating with a pianist or other form of accompanist. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute

My teaching methods depend a lot on the student's ability. I believe that the only person who would stop you from pursuing your dreams is yourself. If there is a passion in you that constantly lives, you can achieve a lot.I have experience teaching adults and children, including children with special needs .I have experience in Music Therapy, performances, teaching beginners and intermediate level: talented and less talented students. Read More