Flute Lessons in Council Bluffs. Amazing Teachers.

Ten years of experience teaching flute, piccolo, and music theory to beginner, intermediate-advanced school age, early college and adult students. My primary goal is to pass on an appreciation and joy for music making to my students. Communication, respect and positivity are important elements present in all of my lessons. I devote time to expanding and stabilizing fundamental skills, as well as learning and experimenting with new techniques. I enjoy challenging my students with new repertoire regularly in order to keep them interested and engaged. I also make sure students always have access to "fun" songs, or pieces they want to play. I strongly believe music lessons should be a growing experience for students at all levels, and tailor each student's lessons to their individual goals.

I have a doctorate in flute performance and teach students of all ages and levels. I cover topics from developing proper form to producing a beautiful tone, creating own musical ideas, performing with self-confidence, developing a helpful warm-up, and preparing for an audition. Many of my students have made honor bands/orchestras, won competitions, and pursued music in their undergraduate/graduate degree. I tailor all lessons for the students and we work together to find the best curriculum for them.

Learning to play flute is not only learning how to be disciplined in your art, but also learning how to be creative and share music with your community. I hope to help you refine your technique as well as exploring all kinds of repertoire for the flute!

I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Flute Performance from Carnegie Mellon University School of Music, Master of Music degree in Flute Performance from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, as a Barbara and David ...

Hello, my name's Olivia! I'm excited to work with flutists of all levels to achieve their goals, find their voices, and have fun with music. Lessons with me are always individually tailored to each student's needs and objectives, combined with enough structure to excel in their studies.

Our lessons will include detailed help with: breathing, sound quality, note reading, music theory, ear training, improvisation, practice routines, that most elusive "musicality", and more! We'll use a variety of exercises, etudes, and duets to build a solid foundation and help you become the best musician you can be.

As a classical musician, I've been playing for 17 years, studying both American and French styles of orchestral woodwind performance, but I originally got my start playing hymns in church. As a professional freelancer in Milwaukee, WI, I regularly play commercial pop, rock, Americana, jazz, and showtunes both for local productions and on the road.

Want to learn to play the flute? Let me help you! I've been playing the flute for over 30 years and have more than 20 years of teaching experience. I teach beginning to advanced - age 5 to 99!