Jonathan is Artist-in-Residence at American University in Washington, DC and teaches flute at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. He performs with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra and other ensembles in the Washington DC area. Jonathan lives in Arlington with his wife, cellist Amy , and daughter Sarah.
He maintains an active teaching studio at his home. He has been principal flutist of the Mexico City Philharmonic, and has made recordings for NPR and the Discovery Channel. An active chamber musician and soloist, he has been featured at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC; as soloist with the New American Chamber orchestra, and at the Old Isleworth Festival in London, England.
He holds a MM from Juilliard where he was a scholarship student of Samuel Baron. He studied with Thomas Nyfenger on a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, and in Paris with Michel Debost.
He maintains an active teaching studio at his home. He has been principal flutist of the Mexico City Philharmonic, and has made recordings for NPR and the Discovery Channel. An active chamber musician and soloist, he has been featured at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC; as soloist with the New American Chamber orchestra, and at the Old Isleworth Festival in London, England.
He holds a MM from Juilliard where he was a scholarship student of Samuel Baron. He studied with Thomas Nyfenger on a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, and in Paris with Michel Debost.
About Jonathan B.
I have a varied musical life, playing orchestra and chamber music. Recording sessions include soundtracks for the Discovery Channel and NPR. I studied flute in France, and in the US with Thomas Nyfenger and with Samuel Baron at The Juilliard School. My students have ranged in age from 6-70, and include beginners, intermediate and advanced flutists. Please feel free to contact me with questions!
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Erin B.

I've only had 3 lessons with Jon but I have already improved tenfold! He's clearly an expert and will give instruction that is so nuanced and tailored to you and instantly makes sense, even over video chat. I look forward to continuing our lessons!
Education
Master of Music
Aug 1983 - May 1985The Juilliard School
Bachelor of Music
Aug 1979 - May 1983The New School of Music
Private Study
Aug 1978 - Jun 1979Michel Debost in Paris, France
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