Flute Lessons Waukesha County, WI

Instruments: Guitar, Flute

I combine basic method books with added improv, pop tunes etc. that grabs the students interest and expands their musical world-view. I make it fun and get them out of the comfort zone of the book, by letting go and trying new things. I may have flute students improvise on the blues, and in the process teach them about the basic 12 bar blues structure, which is the foundation for all of pop music. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

I encourage healthy performance practices through body mapping and mindful awareness. After all, our bodies are part of our instrument, and if our bodies hurt, music isn't nearly as fun. I work with students of all ages, and every student has their own set of goals. I consider every single person's individual goals when structuring our lessons so that any student of mine can achieve their wildest dreams with the flute! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar

When working in private lessons, I work with each student to set goals, both long and short term. I then assume the role of a guide whenever possible, rather than an authoritarian figure, so that sudents can discover concepts for themselves vs. having the information given to them. When students discover the concepts for themselves, they tend to understand them much better because they have learned them through practical use. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute, Keyboard

I love it when my students ask questions. Being curious is one of the most important elements of learning an instrument and fostering the students innate curiosity and giving them a space to personalize their interest in the instrument is vital to my teaching style. Of course, there are basic expectations, which grow from year to year, but I don't mind straying from classical rep into other genres or experiments with sound because it allows them to connect what they are learning in lessons, to their inner voice that needs a vehicle of expression. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Viola, Flute, Piccolo

I teach flute and violin lessons throughout the Kansas City area and Lawrence, KS. I recently completed my Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance at the University of Kansas where I served as the Graduate Teaching Assistant. I serve as Principal Flute of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra and sub with the Kansas City Symphony regularly. I am also the music director and conductor of the Kansas City Flute Choir. Read More