Flute Lessons in San Marcos, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style begins with my assessment of each student's abilities, physical, mental, and emotional. By this method I am able to design a realistic program for each student. Patience and encouragement go hand in hand, acknowledging their accomplishments all along the way. Once some fundamentals are established, I add pieces that the student has an interest in learning. In preparing for recitals I often accompany students which adds not only enjoyment for them but encouragement for them to overcome hesitancy to perform publicly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

After assessing a student's abilities and needs, I tailor their instruction according to what best fits their individual personalities and capabilities. I stress proper technique,beauty of tone, rhythmic accuracy, and expressive musicality. Understanding of music theory is intertwinedwith the musical experience. Playing in ensemble is encouraged: I play lots of duets with my students, accompany their solos on piano,and sometimes have them play with each other, such as in a flute choir. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who specializes in working with young beginning musicians. My experience as a former elementary school general music teacher and band director has provided me with the insight to support students to succeed in those environments. Music has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world as a performer and, it is my goal to support my students so they may also have the same experiences. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

While all of my students study the same fundamental musical principles, I believe that every lesson should be as unique as every person. That's why I always create new, customized lesson plans and provide individualized materials for all of my students. In my experience, this approach is most effective at increasing the student's musical ability—and it's a lot more fun! Rather than just going cover to cover through a method book, we'll keep things interesting and fresh by playing music games (especially with younger students), composing our own music, listening to new artists, and working on pieces that are requested by the student. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Lessons are customized to the needs of each student and include instruction in the following areas: Learning how to practice effectively and efficiently Play the flute with a beautiful tone and excellent technical proficiency Perform music from a wide variety of genres Sight-read with ease Improving rhythm and an understanding of basic music theory Breathing, balance, and postural ease in sitting and standing Intonation exercises - playing chamber music together Awareness techniques and mental preparation to manage performance anxiety, reduce discomfort, and unlock free, expressive playing Audition/competition preparation, stage presence Extended Techniques for tone development and applications in repertoire, beat-boxing Learning how to improvise Become a successful and knowledgeable musician Studio recitals and other performance opportunities Read More