Flute Lessons in Pelham Manor, NY

Instruments: Flute

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons part-time 8 years ago, teaching primarily young beginning and intermediate students. I have served as a teaching assistant for the 2016 Ervin Monroe Summer Flute Choir Workshop, where I played side-by-side with the members of the flute choir and offered advice and guidance. I have also served as the the primary flute instructor for the annual McCourts Music Fifth Grade Instrument Fittings in Berkley, Michigan for the past 5 years, where I work with fifth grade students teaching them how to play the flute. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I focus on the individual more than anything else. I tailor my teaching style to each student.  When something clicks for them, I stick with it and adapt to keep the student engaged, interested, and passionate about music.  If I find a student is not fond of a certain book or solo, we change course together. Sharing my passion for music is very important to me, and being able to do so with students is incredibly rewarding to both parties.  I always go at whatever pace the student is comfortable with to keep their success rates high. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

Musicality and technique are two sides of the same coin. They co-exist and cannot be separated; I like to instill that in my students as early on as possible. I do so by providing a setting that values creativity and individuality and encourage my students to explore their musical ideas, find solutions to tricky passages and always keep a positive and intelligent mindset while practicing. The musician you are in the practice room is the musician you become on stage. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Gina has performed as a guest artist at Lincoln Center Out of Doors with Revive Music, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, and Pharoahe Monch, at The Jazz Standard as part of Ambrose Akinmusire's release of The Imagined Savior is Far Easier To Paint, at John Zorn's 'The Stone' alongside Todd Reynolds and Jeffrey Zielger, and featured on Q2 Music, WQXR, WNYC. Recent recording projects include Andy Akiho's NO one To kNOW One released by Vic Firth, singer-songwriter Tiger Darrow's latest album release Aqua Vitae, and in viral videos presented by CDZA. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Electric Violin Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is heavily student focused: By listening to my student's voice and choice, I want to work together to create musical goals for them that we can develop as we progress. While I believe in creating a learning environment focused on intrinsic motivation, I hope my positive attitude and love for music can serve as a source of inspiration for my students! The most important aspect of any lesson is the joy that we bring to it, which is crucial to us developing musical skills and beautiful music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Keyboard

I typically tailor my lesson plans to the needs of the student. In general, I will allocate appropriate Etudes, Scales, and Repertoire that is inline with their abilities and the standards of their particular instrument. If they are preparing for an upcoming performance or audition, that may take precedent. But I also think there is equal need for unstructured time that allows students to explore music as a creativity medium via music listening, exploratory exercises, improvisation, or even composition. Read More