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Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Keyboard
I consider myself a laid back teacher who still has solid expectations. I understand that each student's feasible time commitment may be different and I would like to honor that. With that said, I expect my students to put time into their music, because that is the only way to make progress and to maximize their ultimate enjoyment of playing an instrument. I will set realistic weekly goals for each student, trying to balance their interests with my evaluation of what they need to work on to make the most progress. Read More
Instruments: Flute
My teaching experience started when I was a sophomore in high school -- I knew then I wanted to be in the music education field so I used my free time to work with flutists in the grades below me to help them prepare for their ensemble auditions and end-of-year playing exams. Since then I have earned my degree in music education and taught flutists of all levels! I have found that positive reinforcement and creating a safe and welcoming space has been the biggest factor in students' growth and how long they stick with the instrument. Read More
Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
She also completed her undergrad degree in flute performance there. Moving Forward, Nava has trained under world-renowned soloist Mimi Stillman at Temple University and starting Fall 2022, she will be continuing her masters in Flute Performance with Professor Janet Arms under John Cali Music Scholarship at Montclair State University. Nava has had the opportunity to play in masterclasses of several renowned flutists such as Carol Wincenc (Juilliard professor), Leone Buyse (Rice professor), Nancy Stagnita (Interlocken professor), Emma Gerstein (Associate Principal Flute in the Chicago Symphony), April Clayton (Brigham Young University Professor) and Denis Bouriakov (principal flutist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and UCLA professor). Read More
Instruments: Flute
As every student has different needs I dont have a specific plan that I follow. Rather I like to adapt my lesson plans to each individual students goals and playing ability. I always have my students work on a mixture of technique, etudes, and solo repertoire. For very early beginners I like to work out of Trever Wyes Very First Flute Book and his Beginners Book for the Flute. I also like the book Forty Little Pieces in Progressive Order for Beginner Flutists and from there progress to First Solos for the Flute Player. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Cello, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Double Bass, Euphonium
I have over 15 years experience teaching privately as well as teaching band and orchestra in public schools. At one time I taught thirty-eight, half hour band and orchestra sessions every week. This included private Jazz ensembles and orchestra—all at the Elementary level. I taught 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra for the San Ramon Valley School District for 5 years as well as after-school ensembles for 9-11 year olds. Read More
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