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Flute

Samantha has been sharing her passion for music through private flute lessons since 2012. Currently, she offers private lessons virtually, in-home, or at her home studio in the vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio. With her guidance, numerous flute students have achieved remarkable accomplishments, such as winning auditions for esteemed all-state and all-county bands, delivering outstanding solo and ensemble performances with superior ratings, earning valuable college scholarships, and more.
Samantha's journey began at Troy University in Troy, Alabama, where she received her initial training. Graduating Cum Laude in 2018, she obtained a bachelor's degree in Music Education. Throughout her time at the university, Samantha showcased her talents by performing in the institution's most prestigious ensembles, mesmerizing audiences with her flute and piccolo skills. She also collaborated with fellow students, organizing ensembles for additional performance opportunities. Furthermore, Samantha showcased her prowess as a professional performer, participating in both school-sanctioned events and community performances. Under the tutelage of Ms. Carol Franks and Dr. Heather Small, she honed her skills in classical flute, focusing on standard repertoire spanning major historical periods. Her studies encompassed the best performance practices and pedagogy from the American, Boston, and French schools of teaching. Samantha's passion for music theory and music history also flourished during this time, and she seamlessly incorporated knowledge from both disciplines into her flute studies.
Following her graduation, Samantha returned to her hometown, Pensacola, Florida, where she embarked on a multifaceted musical journey. Not only did she establish a thriving virtual private studio, providing flute lessons to students around the world, but she also began teaching music to school students. For a year and a half, Samantha shared her expertise in general music at a virtual public school located in a bustling Virginian suburb near Washington D.C. Her students, ranging from kindergarten to graduation, benefited from her knowledge and guidance. During her tenure in this school district, Samantha actively pursued professional development opportunities related to the virtual classroom, consistently receiving highly effective ratings on her evaluations.
In the summer of 2022, Samantha relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she embraced a new challenge: teaching band and choir at an inner-city middle school. Her dedication and teaching methods have produced remarkable results, with her students consistently performing music at or above their grade level. Their versatility as young, budding musicians is a testament to Samantha's skill in nurturing their talents.
To enhance her teaching abilities in the virtual realm and increase student engagement, Samantha recently completed a graduate-level course and earned certification from the National Virtual Teachers Association. Simultaneously, she embarked on a master's degree in education at Adams State University. In her continuous pursuit of excellence, Samantha balances her teaching, studying, and performance commitments in the classical flute domain within the vibrant Columbus, Ohio, metropolitan area.
With teaching licenses in Alabama, Ohio, and Virginia, Samantha is a certified teacher who has actively pursued professional development opportunities in both in-person and virtual teaching. While she is trained in traditional education methods, Samantha has developed her unique teaching style, blending traditional techniques with content that aligns with her students' individual goals, interests, and preferred learning styles. This personalized approach ensures that each student receives a tailored educational experience, facilitating their growth and success.
Samantha's experience extends far beyond geographical boundaries, having worked with students of all ages, skill levels, and diverse backgrounds from various parts of the world. From Panama to England, Japan to Mexico, Australia to Somalia, Samantha has guided and inspired students globally. With her vast experience and expertise, she eagerly looks forward to utilizing her skills to help you or your child achieve their musical aspirations.

This is a class that is geared toward intermediate and advanced flutists but beginners will likely be able to keep up as well. This morning warm up will cover pre-practice stretches, breathing exercises, harmonics, scales, and slow, intentional practice. Join us for a great start to your day!

Morning Flute Warm Up

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) is the largest education association in the state of Alabama. The AEA is an advocate organization that leads the movement for excellence in education and is the voice of education professionals in Alabama. Our mission is to promote educational excellence.

The Alabama Education Association provides legal assistance, professional development opportunities, great member benefits, and a strong voice for education in the Alabama Legislature. The AEA serves as the advocate for its members and leads in the advancement of equitable and quality public education for Alabama’s diverse population.

The National Flute Association, founded in 1972, is the largest flute organization in the world. Approximately 5,000 members from more than 50 countries join together in person, online, at conventions, informally and in forums, through publications and classrooms, in performance, in friendship and collegiality. Guided by its goals to encourage a higher standard of artistic excellence for the flute, its performers, and its literature, members include leading soloists, orchestral players, jazz and world music performers, teachers, adult amateurs, and students of all ages.

Tau Beta Sigma is a highly respected pre-eminent music organization comprised of over 160 collegiate chapters and more than 3,800 collegiate members with a balanced representation of women and men. Strong leadership thrives throughout our organization and we have a solid financial foundation. We cultivate and sponsor a variety of music education programs for our diverse membership and work closely with collegiate band directors. Our alumni association is an integral part of Tau Beta Sigma, promoting diversity efforts, social networking and assisting members in enhancing their professional leadership and employment possibilities after graduation from college. We are actively engaged in the community through music.

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

PreK-12 Music Teacher Certification

National Virtual Teacher Certification

Health Care Provider CPR

Champion Middle School is an inner city school in the largest and most diverse school district on Ohio. Currently, I serve as the lead choir director and assistant band director for the school. I am responsible for teaching grades 6-8 in accordance with the Ohio state music standards. Students in the Champion music department consistently learn and perform music at and above grade level. We put on multiple concerts each year and students perform at various locales around the city and state.

Music Teacher

During my time with Proximity learning, I taught general music in one of the most diverse school districts in the county. I worked with approximately 1000 elementary school students attending virtual school. Many of the students had special needs or are medically fragile. In addition to my teaching duties, I also wrote a large portion of the school's music curriculum and mentored a student teacher through his internship. While teaching in this district, I consistently achieved "highly effective" ratings on evaluations.

I completed my student teaching for my bachelor's degree at Milton High School and Avalon Middle School. During the semester I spent at these schools I taught middle school and high school concert bands, high school marching band, music technology, music appreciation, music theory, many private lessons, and sectionals with the students.

Student Teacher Intern

Substitute Flute Player

Piccoloist

In 2012, I began teaching my flute flute student. She was six years old at the time. As a young flutist and teacher myself, this proved to have many challenges. She has become a wonderful young adult and is currently playing flute in her university's band. Ultimately, teaching this young girl is what led me to teach music as a career. During my time at Troy University, I began to tutor local middle and high schoolers on the flute. After graduating, my flute studio continued to grow and I began to teach online lessons. Over the years, I have watched my students achieve wonderful and impressive things and am honored to have been a part of their journeys.

Flute Teacher

I currently work as a freelance flutist in the Columbus area. I work both as a solo musician and in chamber groups. 

Freelance Musician

English

My flute studio is based around setting a strong foundation to achieve the student's goals. Each flute lesson is tailored to the individual students needs and adjusted as they progress. Whether you are picking up the instrument for the first time, are a student auditioning for all-county orchestra, or just want to improve your playing, I can help you achieve your ideal musical self!

For beginner students, lessons will focus on tone production, breath support, reading skills, rhythm, and technical development to form a strong base for continued development. Intermediate students will continue developing basic technical skills and music theory knowledge. They will begin applying their knowledge to standard repertoire. By focusing on musical context, students will begin to learn the more advanced concepts surrounding interpretation.  Advanced students will continue to refine these concepts and artistry. Lessons will focus on applying and interpreting the musicality of advanced repertoire from the common practice as well as preparing for auditions and advanced performances. 
All students will work on achieving their individual goals whether they are playing for pleasure or working towards auditions. 
I am happy to work with whatever method book the student is comfortable with but I will recommend materials based on the student's level. Some of my preferred books are the Blocki Flute Method books, the Flute 101 books, and Trevor Wye's series of books however, I am comfortable working with band books or any other material you may have. 

If you would like to begin playing flute and have not yet purchased one, I do have some recommendations on what to look for.  Instruments to look for are carried at any reputable store. Some of these brands are Yamaha, Jupiter, Gemeinhardt, Armstrong, Pearl, Trevor James, Artley, and many others. While these are costly if purchased new, it is fairly easy to find a very good deal at a similar price if you do a little searching. Additionally, many of these brands make modified, smaller instruments for young children or people with disabilities. For very young children, starting on a fife may be something to consider. If you are unsure what to purchase, please send me a message and I will help you with the purchasing process or even recommend some instruments that are for sale online. 

I am an experienced music teacher and musician. I have been playing flute since 2009 and teaching for nearly as long. Lessons are catered to each individual's needs and goals. Send me a message to see if I am a good fit for you!

Samantha is a great teacher! She is skilled at assessing where students are starting from, what skills they need to work on, and what they need to practice to imporve. She is also approachable and friendly, which has gone a long way to build confidence in my introverted daughter. 

I've just had one lesson with Samantha, and it was great! She was very patient and understanding. I'm looking forward to my future lessons with her.

Samantha is kind, patient, attentive and very knowledgeable. My daughter is 11 and raves about how great Samantha is, especially how gentle and sweet she is. This is important to my daughter since she tends to be very hard on herself. Samatha is a great fit for us and we would highly recommend her as an instructor.

Samantha is very patient and supportive. Lessons were straight to the point and very informative, would recommend to anyone interested in picking up the flute.

Great instructor. My 13 year old daughter really enjoys these lessons. I can’t get her to quit practicing her new skills after each one.

First lesson went great. Good getting to know you session for new player.  Student was so anxious in the beginning and was at ease by the end.  Highly recommend.

My daughter takes lessons with Samantha and really enjoys working with her. Samantha is very kind, patient and makes sure you reach your goal.
I was worried that online classes would not be as productive as in person lessons but they have been just as effective. I highly recommend lessons with Samantha.

I highly recommend my flute teacher Samathan as a 5-star instructor. She is a great flute teacher who has helped me improve my playing skills tremendously. I initially had reservations about switching from in-person lessons to online sessions, but my doubts were unfounded, as it has been a great experience. Over the course of six months, she has taught me well, and I am now able to play a movie song on its own, which I never thought was possible before. Her patience, knowledge, and passion for teaching the flute are outstanding. I look forward to continuing my lessons with her and taking my skills to the next level.

My daughter enjoy the Flute Lessons, Samantha is an excellent teacher. Thank you.

Samantha is an amazing teacher! She always has the right tip, recommendation or advice, she is is flexible and will adapt to your learning style, music preferences and rhythm and she will know when to push you and when to be patient. 
Samantha your awesome, thank you!

Fantastic teacher! Our daughter enjoyed working with her!

I was apprehensive at first about doing flute lessons online without any background in Western Music Theory, and not even knowing how to make any sounds on the flute.

Samantha helped guide me through a structured series of lessons building upon music theory and notation as well as helping with the basics of hand placement and creating sounds. 

She also helped me to learn new notes, scales and chords progressively, and pushed me to achieve far more than I would have been able to on my own in such a short span of time.

She was also really good about being flexible and accommodating to find a time that would suit us both for lessons, and was always punctual and on time for every session.

I would highly recommend her as a teacher!

Morning Flute Warm Up - Flute Class

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