Flute Lessons in Joppatowne, MD

Instruments: Flute Recorder

My flute lessons allow students to thrive in an enjoyable teaching environment that I always aim to create. Not only do students develop their skills though my professional advice as an experienced flute teacher but they are encouraged to show their creativity and own artistic character by choosing the music they love. For beginner students I work with the Rubank method book and songs that most students love to play but I am open to use other methods as well. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Synthesizer Music Keyboard

I started saxophone when I was in 6th grade, but I would say my musical journey truly began when I reached high school. I found a teacher in my hometown of York Pennsylvania who's values perfectly aligned with mine. His methods are still a part of my every-day routine and I have made it my mission to share them with everyone I can. In 2014 I moved to North Carolina to pursue my bachelors in Jazz Performance. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Flute

For beginning students I normally begin with the basics of making a sound. I focus on the fundamentals once a sound can be produced. I use Hal Leonard's Methods as well as Arbans. I also ask the student what they believe the instrument should sound like. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have my students spend a great deal of time on rhythmic accuracy, scales, and sight-reading. I create my own lesson plans and provide students with a variety of instructional materials. Students begin each lesson with rhythmic drills and scales with gradual increases in difficulty levels. I prefer using Rubank method books and the Klose Complete Method for the clarinet. Students are always free to bring in music from their school band program and/or solos and etudes of their choice. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I recently just graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. My main instrument is flute and I have been playing for over the past 14 years. I have had to opportunity to participate in eight Pennsylvania Association for Music Education Band and Orchestra Festivals. Over my years at Millersville University I have participated in almost every ensemble including Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, Flute Choir, Flute Quartet and University Choir. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

Each student, regardless of their musical level, will have a different way of thinking, absorbing knowledge, interpreting constructive criticism and comments during their lessons, that is why I mold the study program based on the needs and desires of each student. As an educator it is important to recognize that flexibility is one of the most important tools in the educational field. Flexibility implies that in a special situation you are able to make changes to the lesson plan or activities at the precise moment in which they occur. Read More