Flute Lessons in Mentone, CA

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Ukulele Mandolin Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Music has been my life for as far as I can remember, I took my first lesson when I was seven years old and I was hooked. Ive been a Music performer for the past 18 years on my main instrument which is piano and Ive been teaching for 11 years. Ive helped a number of students reach their music goals, like two brothers that both discovered the love for saxophone in a school band I used to manage and were accepted into a performance school, or a young girl I taught whos goal was to play her favorite video game song on the piano but continued learning cause she loved it. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I grew up in Indianapolis. While in high school, I studied Classical Clarinet with Achille Rossi of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. My interest at this early stage of my career was and still is in Classical Music. I went on to play with many of the All-City and All-State Orchestras.After high school, my interest in jazz began to blossom. I went on to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, where I was a Performance Major and earned my four year professional performance certificate, studying all aspects of jazz: composition, arranging, and performance. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

It is always my goal to provide the student with quality and valuable information. It is most important for the student to be most attentive to become familiar with the experience of playing an instrument and making progress to take home with them. After this it is most important that the student remains inspired to practice and recall the experience from the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I see every lesson as a collaborative effort between teacher and student, and I always strive to create an engaging and positive environment, where students feel encouraged and motivated to advance their musical skills. For some, this may mean selecting a piece of music that is of particular interest to the student (perhaps even one of their own compositions), and tailoring exercises to work towards specific goals for that piece. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Ever since I was a kid, I had a passion for mentoring and tutoring. Nothing makes me feel as fulfilled as a long day of teaching, having fun with my students and helping them make progress both in their musical studies and development as people. As a performer, my career encompasses anything from classical and jazz concerts to musical theater productions and studio recording sessions. I am constantly looking for new ways to contribute to my craft and find new outlets for performing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute

I enjoy seeing my students grow and I understand that patience is the key to success. I move at the pace of the student and I love to motivate my students to be great. Everybody learns differently and I take notice of that. I will run my lessons based on the student's strength and effectively develop the students weaknesses. I am fun to work with! Read More