Kensington, 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 hold a degree in Music Education and has been a flute instructor for years. I offered quality flute lessons to students from beginner to intermediate level.

Also, I incorporate music fundamentals such as sight reading, scales, rhythms, practicing techniques and performance skills into all my private flute lessons. Additionally, elementary and advanced music theory studies are included in flute lessons to help each student feel more comfortable and confident when playing the flute in any musical environment

My teaching experience includes students between the ages of 8 and 70. I believe in the individual approach and decide what music books and methods to use and recommend after the first few lessons with the student. Playing the flute is a great skill that lets you appreciate and express music. It also enhances your focus and the quickness of your mind since you think of a few things simultaneously while playing. For fun you can play your favorite song, compose one or play duets with your teacher.

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!

Anne teaches students of all ages. She has experience teaching students from the beginning stages to intermediate and advanced levels. Her students have won spots in District and All-County Bands.
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Ms. F's goal as a teacher is to give her students the tools to identify and solve issues that may come up while playing the flute or piccolo. She hopes that through studying the flute, her students will gain an appreciation for music that will carry over into their everyday lives.

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

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).

My lessons include working through exercise aimed at improving mastery of the flute. Daily technical exercises like scales, arpeggios and thirds/sixths and tone exercises are introduced depending on the level of the student (Marcel Moyse: De La Sonorite is a required book for students at the advanced level for example). Other focuses of the lessons include work on solo, chamber, and orchestra literature as well as other music that interests the student and/or parent.

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!

I teach flute lessons in the heart of Mount Vernon, just a few blocks away from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland. With four years of teaching experience and a wealth of creative knowledge gained from my time at Oberlin College and Conservatory, my teaching caters to every age and ability. In addition to studying at Oberlin (and now Peabody) I grew up in a very musical household, and have two younger siblings.
I love working with all types of students, whether they’re preparing for college auditions, just beginning the flute, or only looking to play for fun, and I also have experience with students with special needs. Please contact me through this website if you would like lessons, and I will respond within a day!