Jessica W  

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Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde

I been teaching the flute for eight years. As a flute instructor, I aspire to motivate my students to be the best musician they can be. I mend my teaching skills to acquire the needs of my students and try different strategies to make them successful. I want to inspire my students to become the musician they want to be. My students have ranged from beginner level students to advanced. Along with having a studio, I have worked as a sectional conductor with the Louisville Youth Orchestra, working with the woodwinds, I have taught at several high schools as a flute staff member at band camps, and became a flute instructor at several high schools during concert band season. As a performing flutist, I have been principal flute of the Ohio Northern University and University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra since 2014. I have toured with the Ohio Northern University Jazz Band to New Orleans, as a soloist, the Ohio Northern University Wind Orchestra to Germany, and the University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra to Costa Rica. I have performed at the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic as a performer. I won a Concerto Competition to play with the Ohio Northern University Wind Orchestra. I have experience playing in multiple pit orchestras for both opera and musical theater. I have played with a professional orchestra in a side-by-side concert with the Lima Symphony Orchestra. My experience would not be possible without working with many world-renowned professors. My primary professors were Dr. Erin Torres and Kathy Karr. I have studied with Jim Walker, Denis Bouriakov, Jeanne Baxstresser, Alberto Almarza, Marina Piccinini, Jill Felber, Valerie Colman, Brook Ferguson, Nicole Esposito, Rose Lombardo, Ben Smolen, and Diana Morgan.

For beginning students, I start with Rubank Elementary Method – Flute or Piccolo. Once the student has progressed and has grasped the fundamentals, I move to the Rubank Intermediate Method Book and introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their level. For intermediate to advanced level students, I have multiple method books to work on scales, technique, rhythm, vibrato, and repertoire. For all my students, I try to pick repertoire that the student would be interested in and that will guide them to success. I can also help the student work on their orchestra or band repertoire at lessons if needed. No matter their ability level, I try to create a fun and inspiring atmosphere for all of my students.