Flute Lessons in Denver, CO

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar

My methods differ for each instrument. For piano I will start with Alfred's basic piano course if the student is a beginner. It helps students visualize the basic techniques for sitting and playing the piano in a way that will prevent injury. From there we walk through the book until the student understands how the keys and reading music works. After this, I start to assign different songs and/or assignments that match the student's learning style and interest in music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have taught over 25 years all levels all saxophones and all types of music. Whatever your goal is I am there to bring you to the highest level in your performance with confidence and fun doing it. I encourage you to do any extra recitals, competitions, concerts etc if that helps you to develop your expierence and confidence. I take pride in each and everyone of you, I am professional, fun and willing to be your lifetime coach in music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo Keyboard

For Beginners, I focus on music theory and the most important steps of caring for your flute. Then we branch into tone, technique, and rhythm. For my intermediate students, we start by using Taffanel and Gaubert Grand Exercises for technique. I also require my students to have Trevor Wye books for tone and technique. These will be a staple in the practice room and throughout your studies with the flute. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I am an enthusiastic and positive flutist who enjoys teaching willing students, and I am always excited to share my musical ideas with others. I love living in Colorado and I currently play with the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Last year, I graduated with my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in flute performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado, studying with Christina Jennings and working as a Teaching Assistant within the flute studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Synthesizer Recorder

Standing on stage with great musicians is the most effective way to learn music. That’s because music is an aural tradition, meaning music is taught by ear, often thru singing. Just like language. How did you learn to speak English? Not by reading books, but by jamming with words and speaking with masters of the language. Jamming (with notes or words) is the act of exchanging ideas with another person, a conversation. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

My goal as a teacher is to help students cultivate a lifelong passion for music! To do this, I first identify a student's musical goals. These goals could be things like getting a superior rating at solo and ensemble, auditioning into an honor band, learning more about a genre of music, or just to have fun! Once I understand their musical goals, I will do everything in my power to help my student reach that goal. Read More