Flute Lessons in Cincinnati. Amazing Teachers.

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I have been playing flute for 12 years. I am almost finished with my music education degree at the University of New Hampshire, where I was principal chair for the 2019-2020 season in their prestigious Wind Symphony. I believe that there is no one way to teach a student. I do not set expectations about what a student should or should not be able to do at any given moment; I instead meet every student where they are, figure out how best to help that student achieve what they want to achieve, and help them to grow as a player with guidance and positivity. I feel as if my strengths lie in teaching multiple concrete ways to improve technique, tone, and musicality, and each method is catered to each individual student. I teach with the methods of Marcel Moyse in mind, as he taught my previous teacher, Peggy Vagts.

I love music and want others to feel the same passion I have for music. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, acting as a universal language that provides a unique way of empathy and connection in our lives.

As a teacher, I like creating a personally tailored repertoire that challenges and explores that specific student's potential and strengths. I value progress and skill-building, but over all, I want my students to be happy and excited about whatever music we're working on!

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.

The flute is an amazing instrument! The flute has a beautiful shimmery sound. I am so excited to teach you more about the flute! I am an interactive teacher who can assist you in many ways in regards to learning how to play the flute including; correct posture, new breathing techniques, correct fingerings, alternative fingerings, improved sight-reading skills, greater music theory knowledge, and performance skills. I recommend using the Essential Elements for Band book series. Once we connect and I can find out more about your playing level we can find the perfect book for your. I can't wait to work with you :)

I have been teaching and performing professionally for over 30 years at all levels, from beginners to undergraduate music majors of flute at major universities. I am a retired professor of music and my students have won various competitions at all levels. We will focus on developing proper technique, building good practice habits, and long term improvement.

I've played flute for 13 years and throughout that time have performed multiple times for various events, been involved in band, and have taken lessons.

I do not teach flute to children under 10 because of the way the instrument strains the neck and wrists on younger children. I do suggest a trial session to see if the child is big enough, but if not I would love to do recorder or piano lessons. These instruments will both prepare the child greatly for playing flute in the future..