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Jennifer B.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Teaching since 2008

Flute Studies and Sound Art

About Jennifer B.

5.0

(12)

Hi, my name is Jenny, and I am a Chicago-based flutist and teacher. It's nice to "meet" you! :) Would you like to enjoy learning the flute? I have a variety of flexible times available to suit your busy schedule and budget. I offer lessons at my home studio in Edgewater. I also provide in-home lessons, to make music more accessible to all families. I have a flexible make-up lesson policy - you'll always get what you pay for each month. I strive to give each student their full time, even with a late arrival. Additionally, I provide consultations for choosing the flute and often travel with my students to find the right instrument. I also offer assistance in preparing young students for competitions, auditions, and school band/orchestra. Students and parents tell me that my teaching style is fun, personalized, and challenging, while my personality is easy-going and friendly. :) I genuinely want to meet the needs of each student and parent - and teach to the nature of each student. I seek to empower my students to make their own choices and keep communication open and constructive with parents. In lessons, my students play duets and solos from all eras of music, work on having great flute technique, and learn to express themselves through music. Every year, we have a Spring recital and a handful of low key studio gatherings, so family, students, and friends can enjoy celebrating our achievements in music. Many of my students in the past have won local festival competitions, have been featured in solo performances, and have continued to play flute for years! I currently hold a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University, and I'm a member of The Evanston Symphony Orchestra. I have experience teaching large classrooms, small sectionals, and private lessons, and have worked with over 400 students in the past eight years. Additionally, I occasionally play flute and piccolo in Chicago City-Wide Orchestra. I also enjoy improvisation and experimental music! At the beginning of the school year, you can find me teaching flute clinics at school music programs throughout Chicago. --- Thanks so much for visiting my profile! Flute on! Sincerely, Jenny

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W. Chicago Ave 2R

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Teaching Hours

Saturday

10 PM-12 AM

Sunday

12 AM-9:30 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$25

45 minutes

$38

60 minutes

$50

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12 Reviews

Mindy

Student's home

Jenny is very engaged and involved with her students. She is invested in helping them become the best that they can be and genuinely enjoys seeing their progress. We've been so happy with Jenny as our daughter's flute teacher.

Posted Sep 26, 2018

Surisa

Student's home

Personally, I think that Jenny is a wonderful flute teacher. My daughter likes her a lot. Jenny is patient, and caring. She always gives us the full hour, even if we are late. She always takes everything that is serious, and brightens it up and she makes flute fun for my daughter.

Posted Oct 6, 2016

Vivian Bergova

Teacher's studio

I worked with Jenny at After School Learning Tree in 2014 and 2015. She was my colleague and assistant at my flute studio. Throughout our time teaching together, I saw her display so much care and attention to detail in each lesson. She was always giving me new ideas. The families at our studio invest a lot in the education of their kids, and after a while people were raving to me about her coaching and instruction. Jenny has a world-class training, yet she is so down to earth. She really cares about the students and wants to connect with them on an individual level. I was blown away by her skill as a teacher, and I saw so much improvement in each student’s playing after every lesson. I would HIGHLY recommend people to study with her.

Posted Oct 6, 2016

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Experience

General Music and Recorder teacher

Aug, 2015 - Present

St. Helen Catholic School

Music Teacher

Apr, 2015 - Present

Monarch School San Diego

The Monarch school is school for homeless children in downtown San Diego. I was an outsourced music teacher for the third grade class. I taught recorder and music literacy. • Design curriculum incorporating music literacy, history, recorder, rhythm, and learning of folk songs • Manage classes with 20 students, lasting 30 to 40 minutes • Collaborate with school's External Programs Coordinator, funding donor, and classroom teacher to arrange lesson times and communicate progress of students

Recorder Teacher

Apr, 2015 - Apr, 2015

Golden Dragon, Institute for Chinese Culture

Golden Dragon is a Chinese after school program in San Diego. I lead a group recorder classes to 3rd graders, and some small semi-private lessons to 2nd graders in the afternoons.

Founder, Flute Teacher

Jul, 2013 - Present

Chicago Flute Academy

After I finished my Bachelor's degree, I opened a studio in Lakeview, Chicago. I am currently located in Noble Square. The studio started out with 4th grade flute students preparing for band, and a few adult students returning to the flute. Instructed students between the ages of 3-65 with a broad range of abilities.

Flute and Recorder Teacher

Jan, 2008 - Present

After School Learning Tree - Sorrento Valley

After School Learning Tree is a tutoring center in San Diego, California. I Instruct flute and recorder students at varying skill levels, ages five to eighteen. The School begins students on recorder at a very young age. The students are gradually phased into flute playing, and play in school band and youth symphonies in San Diego. • Design and implement recorder lesson plans for class with 40 kindergarten students. Prepare students to perform memorized songs with accompaniment for performance showcase. • Organize and distribute materials for lessons. • Prepare students to take part in local festivals and performances, including California Certificate of Merit, SD Flute Guild Festival, and The Mozart Festival.

Education

Flute Performance

Jun, 2005 - Aug, 2006

Raffaele Trevisani Summer Flute Course

Flute Studies and Sound Art

Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013

Northwestern University Bienen School of Music

Certifications

Young Artist Guild

Jul, 2009

Music Teachers' Association of California

Won by qualifying out of 1000's of competitors in California-wide competition

Awards

Silver, Gold, Bronze, and Honorable Mentions

Apr, 2015

Southern California Youth Mozart Festival

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Placements

Apr, 2015

San Diego Flute Guild

Affiliations

Music Teachers' Association of California

Jul, 2009

MTAC aspires to be the recognized leader in (1) Student Programs, which make a positive impact in the quality of music education and in the lives of music students; (2) Member Programs, which inspire quality teaching, the pursuit of ongoing teacher education and member involvement with community outreach; (3) a thriving Foundation, which funds Student Programs and member needs through its investments, donations, and grants.

Chicago Flute Club

Jun, 2016

The Chicago Flute Club's mission is to foster the highest artistic potential of all its members through teaching, listening and performing. We provide a forum for activities of interest to flutists of all ages and abilities. Our activities are designed to promote, encourage, and nurture appreciation of flute music and technique, as well as provide an opportunity for social interaction among flutists.

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