Flute Lessons Suffolk County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Mallet Percussion

My teaching experience dates back all the way to Middle School, when I started teaching my first saxophone student. I continued teaching in High School in the following subject areas: Physics, Geometry, Algebra (all math), and Chemistry. I started teaching swim lessons in early college too. Why does all of this matter? Well, I hope it shows that I am an experienced educator in more than just music! I believe that there are overlaps in every subject of teaching, and these experiences have enhanced my teaching of music. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Music

I typically get students started by teaching them a song they want to learn. From there, I continue the process, gradually increasing the difficulty of the music and introducing technical exercises from my library of method books. I am not attached to one particular book, and view them as a handy reference rather than a dictator of the learning process. Listening is an important aspect of music, and learning by ear is as important as learning to read printed music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I have been teaching privately in the New York Metropolitan area since 2000. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I start beginners off with the Rubank Elementary Method, which introduces reading, scales, arpeggios, and expressive devices such as dynamics and articulation. I also like students to start with improvisation, composition, and ear training as soon as possible. I encourage them to both work on whatever repertoire interests them and find new types of music they don't know they're interested in yet. More advanced students may progress to some of the more advanced music theory, technical etude books, and scale/arpeggio exercises. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

The first thing a teacher must do is figure out how to motivate a student to practice. This can be done differently for different students. I will list some things that I have found that work. 1) Set a practice schedule/timer/alarm 2) I work on mindset and practice techniques to reduce practice session frustration/anxiety and increase positivity and feel good emotions 3) The student selects songs to practice in addition to scales, lesson book or repertoire 4) Parental support and priority 5) Listening to music outside of lesson 6) Practice one concept at a time 7) Limit faster passages to smaller groups of notes, practice slow with different patterns. 8) more in lesson!....... Read More