Oak Park, MI Flute Lessons

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From the Beatles to Bach to the Beastie Boys.

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

During the class time, we will go over scales and practice for the hand posture and breathing techniques relevant to having deep, rich tones and a colorful sound that conveys emotion.
Teleman and Mozart are used for beginners, advancing to Chopin and then to Bach and Debussy.

In lessons, I will teach students how to develop an embouchure and make sound, have proper technique, discuss equipment care, how to read music and develop note recognition, and ultimately, play music. The goal is to get my students playing with proper technique, so that this will carry on throughout their career and playing of the instrument. After getting some sounds out of the instrument and having decent technique, students will be assigned 1-2 songs to work on each lesson. It is the learning of music on one's own, that I believe, truly challenges the student to continue to apply information given in lessons.

Your flute lessons will be tailored to your flute playing goals. We will cover everything from the fundamentals of flute playing to studying advanced literature, depending on your level of playing and ambition.

As a flute instructor w/ over 10 yrs. experience, I train from beginner-conservatory level and tailor to YOUR goals! WE can achieve anything TOGETHER!

I have been playing jazz and classical flute, alto flute, and piccolo for over 15 years. My emphasis is on keeping students engaged and interested. As a composer and arranger, I can create custom exercises, short pieces, and arrangements of pop, video game, jazz, etc. tunes to facilitate student progress. I am also willing to collaborate with school band and orchestra teachers to optimize student success!

I have been a flautist for 18 years, and a professional performer for 5 years. I was taught under Dr. Ellen Kaner, head of the Texas Flute Society and chair of the famous Texas Flute Festival. She instilled in me a teaching style that proves to steadily better students while keeping them interest. I believe great playing is built on correct technique and a passion for growth. I teach music theory and harmony through fun activities like flute duets. I enjoy working on pieces by the composers or the styles that the student is interested in!

Experienced teacher of 10 years, I love to make learning fun and motivating. I have students of all ages and teach them in a way that makes sense to them. I have achieved my Master's degree in Flute Performance in 2012. A typical lesson will include warm-ups and basics, tuning exercises, an etude and a solo piece that I will select just for you. Contact me today to see if we are a match!