Flute Lessons in Erie, CO

Instruments: Flute

Having patience is key to being a good teacher. I realize many students will learn at different paces so it's important to work with kids on an individual level to make sure they're learning most effectively. Positive reinforcement through encouragement and setting attainable goals is another way of ensuring my students are making progress. I want to relate to students on a personal level as well and to link what their passionate about with the music that I teach them. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

Suggested Methods and Etude Books: Beginners: Trevor Wye Beginners Book for the Flute (Parts 1 and 2); Rubank Elementary Method for Flute; Louis Moyse 40 Little Pieces Intermediate: Mel Bay Indispensable Book of Scales, Exercises, and Etudes for the Developing Flutist; Rubank Intermediate Method and/or Advanced Method; Trevor Wye Tone and/or other practice books; M. Moyse 24 Little Melodic Studies with Variations; Kohler 15 Easy Etudes, Op. 33; Joachim Andersen 24 Etudes, Op. 30 Advanced: M. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have studied several approaches to teaching including Orff, Montessori, and Suzuki. I love to seek out new ways to effectively instruct my students. In music learning, I believe that listening is of utmost importance. One must internalize and interact with the music they hear so that they may develop a concept for what they would like to play. From there, students work with me to allow their musical voice to come through their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo Keyboard

From there, her music career quickly blossomed and just two years later at the age of nineteen, she found herself in the beautiful city of Boston, studying classical flute performance at the renowned Berklee College of Music. In pursuit of further enrichment, Anna Kate transferred to the Boston Conservatory two years later. The mentors she’s practiced under throughout her years are highly-regarded and sought after in the community, to name a few: Patricia Surman, Wendy Rolfe, Katherine Kemler, Mihi Kim of France, Heather Yarmel, and Ann Bobo of the Boston Pops. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar

I started teaching two years ago at a private lesson studio in Denver called My Music Skool. My main focus was on piano and saxophone. Now I teach privately as a freelance musician. Two points I emphasize when teaching are practicing at least once a day no matter how long you play and learning what inspires you. There will always be some sort of theory I sneak in whether it's learning scales or building technical skills that will build confidence and ability, but if these devices aren't being applied to the type of music that inspires the student, then learning music becomes discouraging instead of fun. 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