Scarsdale, NY Flute Lessons

From beginners to the semi-professional, I can teach you everything you need to know about how to be a successful flute player. From tone quality, intonation, rhythm, sight-reading skills, and expanding your repertoire, I will help you learn to play the flute and achieve your goals!

Specializing in saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano, I have experience in both public and private after-school programs, as well as in-home lessons settings. My formal music training began at the age of five in Vilnius Lithuania with the famous Vladimir Tchekassin. Since then, I have excelled in my saxophone studies at the Vilnius Conservatory and at the Music Academy in Cologne Germany while pursuing an active performing career. Most recently, in 2005, I followed my passion for teaching music by completing an advanced Instructor program in Instrumental Pedagogy at the Music Academy in Cologne.

As a teacher, my goal is to instruct as well as inspire each student to reach for his or her highest potential. I hope to give each student the tools to progress so that one day they can be their own best teacher, and play with a sound and style that is uniquely their own. Most importantly, I hope to instill a desire to learn and a mindset that the art of flute playing is fun and that it is just as we call it--playing.
​Parental support and involvement is key to any child’s progress. All levels of NYSSMA are taught and prepared for perfect scores .

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 am a very experienced flute player and teacher with many years of experience. I am currently a senior studying flute performance at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, and I am very understanding and helpful in lessons. I try my hardest to explain things in as many ways to help students learn individually, as every student learns in different styles.

Playing music is always more fun when you’re with someone else. Whether you need help with practicing your band music or want to better your solo skills, I would love to do lessons with you! For me, having a teacher who cared about made the biggest difference. I aspire to be like the amazing teachers I had!

Melanie is a freelance musician and private teacher with a BA in Music from SUNY Stony Brook with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has proven herself as a successful teacher by repeated high NYSSMA scores, students being accepted to All State & All County festivals, top chair seating in auditions, and a high rate of acceptance into Music Schools by students who have chosen to audition.

Lessons focus on technique, solo & ensemble skills, music theory, history and ear training to develop into a well rounded musician

As a faculty member of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music Precollege, Max has been teaching students of all ages and skill-levels for over 15 years. With his sheer passion for music and extensive teaching experience he is able to inspire his students to achieve their goals, in a fun and supportive environment.

Max is a firm believer that a positive learning experience is achieved by creating an environment in which the strengths and differences of each student are celebrated and encouraged. All lessons are tailored to the individual student, according to their goals, musical tastes, and skill-level.

Instruments and skills taught: saxophone, flute, clarinet, jazz piano, music theory, composition, song writing, ear-training, electronic music production with Ableton Live.

Musical Styles:
Drawing from his wide experience as a performer in various genres, Max is able to teach a broad range of styles, from jazz, classical, to pop, electronic, and World Music.

Lesson ...

I offer individualized private lessons for children and adults. If you have taken lessons and want to continue your education, or you have always had a dream to play an instrument and are finally ready to start, I am happy to help and show you the path to the joy of music. I can teach you piano and flute, and will give you understanding of musical theory. I can prepare you for competitions and exams, or teach music just for fun - for your or your kids’ enjoyment.