Flute Lessons Scott County, KY

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo

Since I anticipate most of my students will be in the beginner level, I like to start with a strong understanding of major, then minor, scales.  Most students I've had in the past abhor scales, but as we delve into more difficult music and exercises, it usually becomes clear to them just how important all the scales are to their increased understanding of the repertoire. I am a teacher that doesn't dwell on the mundane; Read More

Instruments: Flute

I have been in love with the flute for over 20 years. I studied flute performance at the University of Kentucky under Gordon Cole. I have taught numerous school age children but welcome adult students as well. I have done free lance work with the Lexington Ballet Theatre Orchestra as well as other professional gigs. I currently perform regualarly at New Testament Christian Church. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I strive to instill a passion for music within my students. It is important that each student progresses at their own pace and always walks away with something new. I sit realistic goals for each lesson; this allows the student to feel accomplished and satisfied. Acknowledging a student's growth and accomplishments builds a student's fire to progress. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

I typically have unique lesson plans and approaches for each student once technique and basics have been learned, as everyone tends to learn differently from everyone else. However, I always like to start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, and I like to take exercises from my own collection that I've accumulated over the years, and determine which exercise is needed based on which aspects of playing a student might need working on. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a big fan of the Rubank elementary, intermediate, and advance methods. In addition I like incorporate sight reading into lessons due to being a common element in auditions. For high school students the I use Rubank books and supplement that with Rose etudes as they are often use as audition material in KY. One of the first things I do in lessons is to listen to professional clarinet recordings. Read More