Botsford, CT Flute Lessons

Beginners: posture, breathing techniques, embouchure, sound production, articulation, phrasing, note reading
Intermediate: interpretation of different styles, dynamics, ensemble performance, building solid technique and stamina
Advanced: studying of orchestra excerpts, solo pieces, study of various concert and chamber music compositions

I have been playing the flute since I was in high school. I have performed with flute choirs in high school and college. I have also played the flute in a community wind ensemble. I can work with beginner and intermediate students.

I have been performing and teaching lessons as my full time career for over 10 years. I am new to Portland, and I'm very excited to establish my teaching studio here.

I teach ages 7 through adult, beginners through advanced, and enjoy customizing each student's lessons according to their own goals. I often include different genres and styles of music, mindfulness, meditation, and body awareness practices, ear training, improvisation, and music theory.

I can help you or your child learn how to play flute, establish fundamentals and have fun doing it.

I teach flute students of all levels.

Learn to play one of the most recognizable instruments in the orchestra. The flute plays beautiful melodies and embellishments to add to the mood of many pieces. I can teach you how to have a good tone, how to keep your embuchure strong, and how to keep your hands from cramping up. I will use scales, breathing drills, and support training to allow you to reach your goals. I can take you as far as playing in a mid grade orchestra, and intermediate solo pieces.

The student will be instructed on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. They will learn to read music and also play by ear which will make them a well rounded player.

I love teaching people of all ages, both child and adult students and also believe in making lessons fun and engaging. We will work on technique, scales, long tones, basics of how to play and read music but I also like working on songs that interest students. Whether it's classical, jazz, or top 40 songs I want to find what makes music special to each student!

I received a B.M., Flute Performance, Eastman School of Music. I also have had substantial private training on piano and saxophone. At Eastman, I went through an advanced Music Theory and History curriculum, and can teach in "moveable Do," "fixed Do," and "scale degrees." I am familiar with both tonal and atonal theory. I have further specialization in contemporary music, as well as piccolo.

In my teaching, I encourage each student to explore his or her own unique talent through the artistic medium of the flute. During my lessons, students will be encouraged to actively listen to their own playing and learn how to teach themselves. No matter the student’s goals—whether it be pursuing a career in music or not—I believe that every student can learn and grow as a person through regular music lessons.

I believe that each person can inspire a truly musical performance through the thoughtful study of the flute. By first understanding and mastering the basic flute techniques, students can begin to appreciate the many benefits of an education in music. By then studying the language of music, such as phrase structure and style, students can perform to their utmost ability and let their talents flourish.

There are many skills outside of the musical that students can learn by studying the flute. Students will learn about confidence, perseverance, time-management, and critical