Flute Lessons in Grays Prairie, TX

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Piccolo Keyboard

I will teach you how to finger and hold your instrument and how to get a great sound. I will teach you how to practice, listen, and how to play with others. You will learn theory and harmony. I will teach you how to use creativityand imagination and how to make your own music. It is time for educators to add creativity to music programs. We have short changed the music student long enough Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

I'm a educator, performer and band leader graduated with honor at New England Conservatory, Boston MA, 2013 and Suma Cum Laude Berklee College Of Music, Boston, MA, 2011 My career is divided in two paths, teaching and performing professionally since 2004. As a performer I have been very active having the opportunity as band leader and side man in several music festivals and well known music venues. For example, Monterey International Jazz Festival in US, Jazz Od Nowa in Poland, Philharmonic Of Paris, France the Chicago Symphony for just mention a few. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

As a flute player, where would we be without the teachings of Trevor Wye, Marcel Moyse, Paul Taffanel and Philippe Gaubert? Of course, I will start by determining where they are at, a test, so to say. For the beginners, I like to start with the Trevor Wye beginners books. As they grow more advanced, we will look at separate books such as the 24 melodic studies by Moyse and intermediate books that are also by Wye. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I began teaching part time when I was in college. After moving to Dallas, I continued to teach part time while attending graduate school. Upon graduation, I began teaching full time during the day at public schools and evenings in my own studio. Encouraging reguler practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for my students. This tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the flute. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been teaching since age 15 (1999). In addition to extensive performing experience on clarinet, I have functioned as a piano accompanist, choir member, and praise band member through the years. As noted above, I teach clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piano. My methods vary according to each individual students' needs and goals, however I try to find the approach that will best help a student to appreciate music in general, sharpen the mind, and give each student a level of skill on their instrument that provides a sense of accomplishment. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

For over 6 years now, I have been teaching flute within different contexts. Some of the most meaningful teaching experiences I have had have taught me about the unique relationship we each have with the art of music. Private lessons have provided an outlet to encourage and guide individuals based on their needs; educational outreach concerts have given me the opportunity to address easy and complex subjects according to the audience in front of me; masterclasses have given me the opportunity to help individuals gain a strong sense of confidence from a foundation of understanding while nurturing the audience's curiosity regarding music; and working as a Teaching Artist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has brought all these elements of teaching and learning to a brand new level that has only strengthened my foundation as a teacher. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

After receiving my jazz performance degree from Rutgers University in 2010, I put together a studio of several dedicated students in New Jersey while performing in the New York Metro area with ensembles ranging from big bands to funk and soul groups. During that time, I also helped create several music education programs and camps in Red Bank and Asbury Park, and was instructed players of all skill levels, helping them improve their skills. Read More