Flute Lessons in Unionville, PA

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My methods vary greatly depending on the student's goals and experience. Through the first few years of study, an emphasis on the fundamentals of music and instrumental skills is required. This typically takes the form of a beginning method book. For students beyond this phase of study, advanced technique work takes the form of scale, chord, and interval studies. I couple these with the development of repertoire that fits the needs and goals of that student. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I am a flutist, improviser, and composer with a bachelors degree in Jazz Flute Performance from the New England Conservatory of music. As a past member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and a Bruce Montgomery Foundation Springboard Grant winner, I am experienced in classical competitions at the middle/high school level. At NEC, I worked in both the jazz and classical department, studying with great musicians such as Renee Krimsier, Jerry Bergonzi, Frank Carlberg, Joe Morris, and Jason Moran. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon

I started music when I was in fourth grade taking up the saxophone the clarinet in sixth grade the flute in eighth grade and thebassoon ninth grade. I attended Manhattan school of music from 1972 78graduated with a bachelors of music degree in orchestra performance I attended Kane College of New Jersey for musical education studies j I currently play with the Delaware County Symphony the rose tree Pops Orchestra various suburban Philadelphia Orchestra is and also perform club dates on saxophone and flute with local club date groups including Chatterband ,while in New York I recorded on commercials for Dodge Chrysler Macy’s and other companies both TV and radio Read More

Instruments: Flute

I have a few different options for method books, and I base what method to use depending on what you have learned before starting lessons with me and your age. I have acquired a variety of method books from my own studies, from my sister (who also played flute), and from teaching over the years. I don't like to follow one 'correct' way of teaching the flute, because there isn't one! Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Ukulele

For beginner flute and sax students, I like to work out of the Standard of Excellence Books, and for beginner piano I like to use Bastien Series books. I have used these books in my development and am very comfortable and confident with their ability to help studnets progress. Once my students reach a level where they have a pretty solid understanding of music, I start to give them more freedom into choosing what they want to do. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

I have brought beginners who have never touched music before to work up to Bach and Vivaldi, as well as to their favorite classics like Fleetwood Mac. On the other hand, I have a high level of training and have coached young semi professionals before auditions and competitions to help fine tune their playing before the big day. I know what judge panels are looking for and this can be a helpful tool for a student trying to break into an academic or professional setting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute

I began teaching during my undergraduate studies, initially starting out as a double major in performance and education. In a short time, I realized how deeply I loved working one on one with students, which led me to pursue performance full time and teach in my private studio. Once I moved to California, I began expanding my teaching to music schools (Yamaha) and have continued to work with students in a diverse array of settings (private studio, music schools, high schools, university). Read More