Joppa, MD Flute Lessons

I combine many years of professional performing experience in a variety of ensembles and genres, with my advanced education - a Doctorate in Music Performance, to bring a love of music and of playing the flute to my students. I get passionate about helping my students set and meet - even exceed - their goals. Lessons and repertoire are tailored towards individual learning styles.

I have a bachelors in music performance, and I have enjoyed playing music for over twenty years. I am eager to work patiently with both beginners and seasoned musicians alike, no matter the age.

I love music, all kinds of music! I want to work with you to help you discover your own passion for music and achieving your goals.

I am a professional flautist and have taught flute for more than 20 years to students of all age groups. Throughout my years teaching I have also been a part of a multitude of orchestras and chamber groups, held solo concerts, and done recordings for American composers.

During this time I have developed teaching methods and lesson plans starting with embrasure and breathing techniques and leading to strong memorization techniques through scales and arpeggios. I have also prepared students for solo and chamber music recitals, multiple who have gone to national and international level competitions.

I encourage my students to play music of all periods including classical as well as contemporary while keeping the environment of my lessons very friendly and fun.

I look forward to meeting you and teaching you all I have to offer!

Haiyang is passionate about music and loves to help his students. He has helped his students with their All-region music, Solo & Ensemble pieces, as well as the repertoire that students have interests in. He believes that each student should be trained with teaching methods that are adjusted according the students' level and learning styles. As a classically trained musician, his teaching style values musicality, fundamental technique, as well as knowledge of music history and theory.

I enjoy teaching flute students of all ages, especially beginners and intermediate students!

I've worked with students ranging in ages from 3-24 so I have a vast range of experience. It's my desire to help you develop an understanding and appreciation for music. I will motivate and encourage you through positive reinforcement techniques. I will create a comfortable learning environment to maximize your learning capability and most importantly we're gonna have so much fun together. Music is love and isn't love the most important thing we can teach one another? I can't wait!

I have been teaching flute for ten years, and my students regularly hold principal or first chair in their school ensembles. I also have had students participate in local youth orchestras, as well as All-County. In the first few lessons, we will go over the basics of flute playing, always making sure you are having fun. As we advance, we will have scales, an etude, and a duet to play each week (as well as a solo piece for advanced players).

I have two years experience on private flute class, specializing in the beginner/intermediate student! All ages welcome.

In my flute class, I hope to establish a partnership with my students, not as an authority, but as a facilitator to motivate their passion for music. By empowering students, I hope they will realize how capable they are, and be guided by passion and love for diverse kinds of music.

Students will self-evaluate their song quality, rhythm and articulation using rubric and recording.

Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. And the music genres are depended on students' music taste.

With over seven years of teaching experience at all levels, I hope to make your flute studies fun and fulfilling! Lessons will be taught in a positive and encouraging environment! I aim to instill on all students a strong fundamental basis so that they can express themselves freely without struggle. I treat all students as individuals, developing a student-teacher relationship based on your personal goals, developmental needs, and learning style!