Flute Lessons in Squirrel Hill South. Amazing Teachers.

I specialize in youth and young adult teaching, but am open to new adult students or those looking to improve their tone and technique as well.

I was trained on flute while studying jazz saxophone in college. Most of my applied experience with flute is performing solos. I will show you how to be a soloist whether you want to learn how to improvise or compete in solo competitions.

For beginner students lessons will focus on tone production, breath support, basic music theory and reading skills, rhythm, and technical 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 concepts and apply to more advanced repertoire. All students will work on achieving their individual goals whether they are playing for pleasure or working towards auditions.
I am an experienced music teacher and musician. I have been playing for thirteen years and teaching for nine. Lessons are catered to each individual's needs and goals for the lessons. Send me a message to see if I am a good fit for your needs!

My life as a flute player began with humble beginnings. Through dedication and hard work I've become experienced musician in Classical music, Jazz, Broadway, and music production. I've played shows with critically acclaimed productions of Aladdin, Chicago, and Hello Dolly, and have worked with actors like Hugh Jackman. Pretty much anything you want to learn, I can help you! Want help interpreting flute excerpts? Want to improvise? I've got you, and I'd love to help!

I work with the student to develop a curriculum based on their musical interests and my own teaching pedagogy. I strongly feel that for young musicians to own their education, they must have a say in what they play. Assigning method books and mindless etudes to practice doesn't have nearly the same effect asking them "Ok, what kind of music do YOU like? What do you want to PLAY? What do you want to LEARN?".

I believe that students learn best when they are invested in a subject, and the best way to get them invested is to individually get to know each one, speak to them on their level, and get them playing music they're interested in.

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.