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Flute with Mona S.

4.9
(108)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Japanese, Spanish, Norwegian, English
Teaching since 2007
Alexander Technique Teacher Training
  • 4 Repeated Students

Learn flute from a classically-trained musician with extensive global teaching experience

I welcome students of all ages and abilities into my studio. Lessons are structured around the student’s goals, whether to play professionally or as a hobby. Stylistic choices in musical expression and phrasing are taught by incorporating music theory, music history, and ear-training skills into lessons. Students learn to produce a beautiful tone and to express themselves freely. As an AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teacher, I firmly believe that the psychophysical mechanism is paramount to success in healthy music-making. Lessons will incorporate many elements from this technique to help students practice efficiently, prevent and alleviate repetitive stress injuries, overcome performance anxiety, and perform confidently.

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Teaches Online
Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Wednesday
12:30 PM-5 PM
6 PM-8 PM
Thursday
12:30 PM-7 PM
Friday
12:30 PM-4:30 PM
5 PM-8 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM-9 AM
10 AM-12 PM
1:30 PM-5:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60

About Mona S.

4.9
(108)
I'm a flutist, Japanese language instructor, and Alexander Technique teacher based in Seattle, WA. My teaching experience spans over 15 years and includes Japanese language lessons, private flute instruction, chamber music workshops, and an assistantship to a Dalcroze eurhythmics course. I was also the music director for the Shanti Bhavan Children's Project in India, which works with underserved communities. I hold degrees from New England Conservatory and the University of Washington. I completed additional studies at the Sibelius Academy in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar and have a teaching certificate from the Alexander Technique Training Center in Boston. I believe that a teacher's role is to facilitate a student's learning journey, and I thus expect students to put in their share of the work to master new skills! :)
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108 Reviews
Lauren
Online
Mona is a fantastic educator! We have been taking lessons regularly for years now and we couldn't be happier with Mona!
Posted Feb 19, 2024
Susan
Online
Mona is an excellent teacher!
Posted Feb 2, 2024
John
Online
Lessons are enjoyable and helpful. extending our time together!
Posted Jan 19, 2024
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Experience

Alexander Technique Teacher

Jun, 2022 - Present

Self-Employed

Music Director

Jun, 2017 - Sep, 2017

Shanti Bhavan Children's Project

Japanese Language Instructor

Sep, 2016 - Present

Self-Employed

Private Flute Teacher

Sep, 2011 - Present

Self-Employed

Education

Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, Japanese Minor

Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2015

University of Washington

Alexander Technique Teacher Training

Sep, 2019 - Jul, 2022

Alexander Technique Training Center (Boston, MA)

Fulbright Student, Flute Performance

Jun, 2018 - May, 2019

Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

Graduate Diploma in Flute Performance

Sep, 2017 - May, 2018

New England Conservatory

Master of Music in Flute Performance with Academic Honors, Music in Education Certification

Sep, 2015 - May, 2017

New England Conservatory

Awards

Young Artist Competition Winner

Mar, 2015

Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra

J. William Fulbright Scholarship Award Recipient

Mar, 2018

Fulbright Program

Entrepreneurial Musicianship Grant

Mar, 2017

New England Conservatory

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

Japanese

Professional Proficiency

Spanish

Limited Proficiency

Norwegian

Limited Proficiency

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