Flute Lessons Scott County, KY

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've always believed that everyone has their own unique learning style, and everyone learns differently and at different paces than everyone else. I like to have a more relaxed style to my teaching, to help keep my students at ease. I also like to make sure to acknowledge the accomplishment and progress students have made, as sometimes learning music can make you feel like you're not making any progress or moving very fast. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I will ask the student for their goals and what they wish to accomplish by taking lessons. Once we establish a goal we can work on attaining that goal. During lessons I find it useful for students to learn some basic music theory as it helps understanding patterns that can be applied to the clarinet. I strongly focus on fundamentals especially when teaching younger players. My style of teaching is to prepare students for auditions and solo and ensemble festival. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Because music and the flute is a constant art of improving, I find it beneficial to record students so they can hear themselves as others do. Having recordings of a student also allows them to remember where they started and where they have grown to. I find that positive reinforcement of all elements of flute playing are essential. Very importantly, I encourage students to experiment with their flute in practice and in making music. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo

I also like to introduce pieces and exercises that appeal across all different genres in an effort to teach a holistic approach to music and the reach that the flute/piccolo has. Specifically, I like to use the Hal Leonard Rubank Method for Flute and work through those books, as this is the way I learned.  It's also important to incorporate solo pieces into their repertoire, as gaining experience with performance is a crucial element to overall musicianship. Read More