Flute Lessons in Holmes Beach, FL

Instruments: Flute Clarinet

It is important to me that students enjoy their lessons and the process of working on a piece of music. This starts with a good rapport between student and teacher. I also believe that a successful musician needs a strong technical base. This includes scales, long tones, and chorales, Lessons will always begin the basics and then move on to music and repertoire. Lessons will be paced to keep students engaged. Read More

Instruments: Flute

My teaching experience goes back to my high school days when I taught flute, clarinet, and saxophone to beginning students. I "taught" my way through music college at a busy studio in the Philadelphia area, and always had a waiting list - from novice, to intermediate and advanced, to adult students. Upon graduation, I was hired by the college to teach flute, saxophone, and music theory, which I did for over 10 years, in conjunction with a busy performance schedule. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Music

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Instruments: Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

With all my students I try to develop the ability to play from memory and off the top of their head. I always include what the student might be musically interested in as well. Depending on their level I will use different books along the way. For beginners I may use Rubank to get some scales under their fingers and perhaps a songbook but for others who are more advanced I may use Sigurd Rascher Top Tones to develop altissimo register, or a rhythm book like Rhythms Complete to develop sight reading. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Recorder

I am familiar with most method books on the market today and select books based on my students age and level of development when introducing them to piano or flute music. In addition to recitals my students that participate in local Festivals progress through the required levels smoothly as repertoire becomes more challenging.  Likewise, my students that participate in the Certificate Program follow the syllabi set by the Royal Conservatory of Music. Read More

Instruments: Flute

My lesson style is fun and relaxed with lots of compliments and encouragement. It is a time to demonstrate successand enjoy the satisfaction of reaching a new level of playing each week. My favorite quote is "practice is doing what you can not do, over and over, until YOU CAN DO IT!" Read More

Instruments: Violin Cello Flute

I try to have a very positive approach to teaching. I believe that if a student is told what they are doing wrong constantly, they will feel like they aren't good enough for the instrument, or they will lose interest. I instead focus on telling them what they are doing right, and offer suggestions on what they need to improve on. Read More