Yonkers, NY Flute Lessons

I offer my flute students of all ages and levels inspiring and interesting lessons based on classical repertoire, exercises and studies from from the Western European traditions of mostly the French school of flute playing, but also borrowing from the English and German traditions.

I work with my students to develop and improve tone quality and pitch control. I guide them through Moyse, De La Sonorite, and Trevor Wye's Practice Book 1 on Tone and note bending exercises. While guiding my students through exercises, etudes and pieces, I strive to sharpen their listening skills by drawing their attention to fuzzy tone, faulty pitch, uneven fingers etc. I use tuners and metronomes in my lessons to encourage these skills and to teach my students how to practice to get great results.

I thoroughly enjoy teaching and playing flute! With over 25 years of experience, I still find teaching to be the most rewarding and fun experience. I always look forward to meeting and working with new ...

I have been teaching privately since I was in college with students of all ages and levels. I also have a masters degree in education which trained me to teach at the highest level. I have been a music teacher in the public school system for 6 years working with all types of learners. I work to find ways so that every student of mine is successful.

In my lessons there are several components. For beginner students I will normally start them with the Rubank Elementary Method book. When the student has learned his/her first few notes I begin to incorporate selections from 40 Little Pieces in Progressive Order from the Louise Moyse Flute Collection. If the student is more advanced I select various types of solo repertoire that is appropriate for their level and let the student decide which piece they want to learn. My lessons also always include playing duets, etudes, and scales to build technique and ensemble work.

My approach to teaching is unique in that I focus on teaching the ...

I teach flute at the New School for Leadership and the Arts. I'm happy to work with beginners who are also learning how to read music and play in ensembles.

I teach to the abilities, passions, and ambitions of the individual student, ever pushing their musicianship and proficiency on the instrument.

Custom built lesson plans depending on age and level. Lots of duets and CD accompaniment. Get a great tone on your flute and improve your sight reading in weeks!

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!

Experienced flute teacher available for eager students of all experience levels and ages. My lessons are structured to build a strong foundation of both flute technique and musicianship skills. I specialize in working with students at the beginner and intermediate levels, and use the following method books: Trevor Wye, Rubank, Essential Elements, Standard of Excellence, and Accent on Achievement.