Flute Lessons Forsyth County, NC

Instruments: Flute

For beginner students I find out their learning style before I assign them a method book. The method book I choose will depend on their learning style. As they progress I incorporate music that they are familar with and songs that they would like to play. For Intermediates and Advanced students I plan my lessons according to their interests and what they would like to achieve from taking lessons. I aim to please. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Recorder, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn

I previously served as Principal Oboist of the Wilmington Youth Orchestra and Greensboro Youth Orchestra. As an active chamber musician and Baroque enthusiast, I have been a member of the Anemos Wind Quintet and am currently a member the Three Cornered Hat Piano-Wind Trio, and performed Bach Cantatas working closely with Glenn Seibert and Dr. Dmitri Shteinberg. I have performed in masterclass for esteemed oboists Robert Atherholt, Dr. Reid Messich, Joseph Robinson, and Hollis Ulaky. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo

As a musician myself, I enjoy the cooperative element of music so I readily have an instrument around that I can play along with the student to help further innate musicianship for all skill levels of instrumentalists. For beginners I enjoy using Standards of Excellence from Kjos publishing or Sound Innovations from Alfred publishing and custom tailor exercises to fit the strengths and challenges of every student I teach. As the students progress, I can introduce solo exercises that fit the skill level of the musician and help to guide the students through the multi-faceted world of music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn

For beginning students, we will spend a good amount of the first few lessons in developing core fundamentals. Once we have a solid foundation, I will start to add in some exercises. I work out of many books to expose my students to different methods of playing. For more advanced students, I will work with them on developing more characteristic sounds. We will also dive into deeper topics such as tone color, articulation style, and period specific styles. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo

It is my goal to customize the lesson experience for every student that I teach. Most beginners benefit from a method book, such as Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, which is a good starting place for most students. As students progress on their instrument, I choose the method books and solos that will best help them develop their talents as well as keep them engaged in the material. During my years on the flute, I have used a wide variety of methods that I have found successful for different techniques, so I can effectively select what material will help each student become successful. Read More