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Flute

Dr. Caroline S.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks French

Teaching since 2008

Doctor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance and Literature

About Dr. Caroline S.

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Dr. S is an accomplished teacher, currently serving on the faculties of the University of Buffalo and The Kanack School of Musical Artistry, as well as maintaining a private studio in NYC. She has given masterclasses and held residencies at Gettysburg College, Kent State University, Alfred University, and the Eastman Community Music School. Previously, Dr. S has taught students at Eastman School of Music, the University of Rochester, and Alfred University. Committed to nurturing a love of music along with a deep understanding of musical foundations, Dr. S includes elements of music theory and music history in each lesson. Flute lessons with Dr. S build critical thinking skills, encourage creativity, and support development of self-assessment skills. Each lesson includes warm-ups and tone development studies, technical exercises, and repertoire. Students should expect to play, listen, count, sing, and, on occasion, improvise! Dr. S has worked both with elementary school students and advanced adult students, and has also prepared students for regional competitions, concerto competitions, college and graduate school auditions. She works with each student to create individualized practice plans and long-term goals. Students are given the opportunity to perform during studio classes and studio recitals.

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Hamilton Heights, NY

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Teaching Hours

Monday

2 PM-4 PM

Tuesday

2 PM-4 PM

Saturday

6 AM-5 PM

Sunday

6 AM-9 AM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$75

60 minutes

$100

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5 Reviews

Heidi

Teacher's studio

I studied with Dr. Sonnet for about a year. I learned so much from her that I couldn’t count. She gave me a lot of confidence in myself as a musician. I know that the things I have learned from her will Conroe to show throughout my career.

Posted Jun 28, 2019

Siana

I have had the pleasure of studying with Dr. Sonett for one semester this year during which time I have experienced immense improvements in my playing. Dr. Sonett creates a comfortable, warm relaxed environment, and even though I tend to be shy she put me at ease which exponentially increase my ability to learn from her. Dr. Sonett made sure to know what each student's focus was to make sure that lessons were effective for what the student wanted to get out of them. I have never had a teacher that I felt completely comfortable with and that has increase my love for music. I echo the sentiments of the two above students, Dr. Sonett creates a very welcoming space to express yourself through music and personalizes lessons to fit the individual. During just the few short months I have studied with her I have improved much more than I had in several years with other lesson teachers. I have enjoyed studying with her, and I would highly recommend her to any students looking for lessons.

Posted Jun 26, 2019

Natasha

Teacher's studio

Dr. Sonnett taught my 7 year old daughter this past year, and I was very impressed with her warm, relaxed, and consistent approach to learning. My daughter's technique and musicality progressed rapidly throughout the year, and never at the expense of the joy of music. My daughter can be a challenge - as her mind wanders easily - yet Dr. Sonnett always brought the focus of the lesson back to the flute in a respectful and often humorous way. It was a wonderful year!

Posted Jun 24, 2019

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Experience

Student Success Academic and Career Advisor

Jun, 2019 - Present

Mannes School of Music at The New School

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Aug, 2018 - Jun, 2019

University of Buffalo

Flute Instructor

Aug, 2018 - Jun, 2019

Kanack School of Musical Artistry

Director of Graduate Advising and Services

Jul, 2018 - Jun, 2019

Eastman School of Music

Private Instructor

Jan, 2008 - Present

Self-Employed

Education

Bachelors of Music

Sep, 2010 - May, 2014

Columbia University

Doctor of Musical Arts, Flute Performance and Literature

Sep, 2016 - May, 2018

Eastman School of Music

Master of Music, Flute Performance and Literature

Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

Eastman School of Music

Awards

Doctoral Lecture Recital Award 2019

Mar, 2019

Eastman School of Music

Affiliations

National Flute Association

Jan, 2017

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.

Phi Kappa Lambda

May, 2019

The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.

New York Flute Club

Jan, 2017

Founded in 1920 by eminent flutist Georges Barrère, composer Lamar Stringfield, and a group of their associates, The New York Flute Club is the oldest such organization in the United States. Barrère's idea in starting the Club was to provide a common meeting ground for the professional, student, and amateur; a place where less experienced players could hear new and unusual music for the flute as well as the classic repertory played by fine artists; a place where all might find performance opportunities helpful to the development of their own talents.