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Flute with Leanna G.

Syracuse, New York

4.9
(49)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks French, English
Teaching since 2013
Master's Degree in Orchestral Performance
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Learn the Music You Love with a Professional Flutist

I believe that the most important aspect of learning is a positive and comfortable environment that encourages and facilitates growth! My studio ranges from ages 9 to adult and from beginner to advanced. Through my own studies I have experienced many different teaching styles and philosophies, and have developed my own method to help my students progress quickly and efficiently. Every lesson will begin with a discussion about the students practicing so that we can celebrate growth and work together through challenges. Students will be asked to study technical and tone exercises as well as repertoire that will help them progress in the necessary areas. I will help my students choose pieces that are appropriate and enjoyable. If a student would like to study a popular song then I will gladly write my own arrangement for them. We can also learn to play by ear and improvise. For my online students I will record solos, duets, and piano parts to pieces that we cannot play together in person. If the student is studying flute in school, they can choose to continue studying the same material and use their lesson as additional help, or we can work on other repertoire to create further challenges outside the classroom. If you would like to study with me on a day or at a time that is not listed in my availability, please contact me so that we can find a time that works best! I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your musical goals!

Instructor details

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Teaching Hours

Monday
11 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
12 PM-3 PM
3:30 PM-5 PM
5:45 PM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Saturday
8 AM-1 PM
Sunday
2 PM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$75

About Leanna G.

4.9
(49)
Flutist and Piccoloist Leanna Ginsburg is a native of upstate New York. She recently completed a three-year fellowship as rotating principal flute and piccolo with The Orchestra Now (TON) based at the Fischer Center in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Leanna has performed with TON in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She can be heard on the Bridge Record albums Piano Protagonists and Buried Alive featuring pianist Orion Weiss and baritone Michael Nagy respectively. As an orchestral musician, Leanna has performed with the Louisville Orchestra, Britt Festival Orchestra and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed in the Chautauqua Music Festival, Orchestra Next, National Music Festival, and Eastern Music Festival. As a soloist, Leanna won the Farwell Trust Award from the Chicago Musician’s Club of Women. She also received the Walfrid Kujala Scholarship at Northwestern University. In addition to performing, Leanna is an active educator. She has a private flute studio of students from all over the United States. She also served on faculty of the Bard Preparatory Summer Music Camp in July of 2022. In the summer of 2019, Leanna worked at Camp Jam where she coached high school rock bands and taught private lessons. She is also passionate about community outreach. She spent a year working for the nonprofit Mind and Melody in South Florida where she led music sessions for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Leanna holds a Master of Music from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music from Purchase College Conservatory. Her primary teachers included Jan Vinci, Tara O’Connor, John Thorne, Jeffrey Khaner, and Marisela Sager. She lives in Albany, NY with her beloved tortoiseshell cat Cider.
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49 Reviews
Rose
Teacher's studio
I had the pleasure of having Leanna teach me at the Bard Preparatory Summer Music Camp this summer. She was so great to work with and taught me something new every day even though I’ve been playing for years. Leanna chose a great piece for me to play for the end of camp recital that taught me so many great new skills. I hope to continue learning from Leanna for years to come.
Posted Oct 7, 2023
Lia
Online
Leanna is hands down the best music teacher I’ve had! She is so sweet and understanding. I started from nowhere and have progressed so much! I am so grateful to have her as my flute teacher. I highly recommend her lessons :)
Posted Apr 17, 2023
Abigail
Teacher's studio
Leanna is and has been a wonderful teacher for my daughter. She is an encouraging, inspiring, patient, and motivational teacher, and is highly passionate about musicianship. She creates a wonderful environment for continued growth and learning.
Posted Mar 28, 2023
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Experience

Principal Flutist

Aug, 2023 - Present

Symphoria

Acting Principal Flute for Symphoria for the 2023-24 season!

Flute Faculty

Jun, 2022 - Present

Bard Summer Music Camp

I teach private flute lessons and flute class at the Bard Summer Music Camp.

Flutist

Sep, 2019 - Aug, 2022

The Orchestra Now

I perform with The Orchestra Now (TON), a training orchestra based in upstate New York. TON rehearses and performs at the Fisher Center at Bard College. We also perform regularly in New York City at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Symphony Space. Our programming is extremely diverse and is focused on making orchestral repertoire relevant to today’s audiences.

Coach/Counselor

Jul, 2019 - Aug, 2019

Camp Jam

I am a counselor at Camp Jam, a summer program for kids ages 11-17 who are interested in performing all forms of rock music. I coach bands, teach private lessons, and mentor young musicians.

Preparatory School Flute Teacher

Oct, 2018 - May, 2019

Lynn Conservatory

I teach the preparatory flute students at Lynn Conservatory through private flute lessons.

Graduate Assistant - Flute Teacher

Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2018

Northwestern University

I teach the non-major flutists at Northwestern University. This includes anyone who would like to study the flute and is enrolled in another program.

Substitute Teacher

Jun, 2013 - Aug, 2016

Capital Region BOCES

I am a BOCES certified substitute for the capital region in New York State. As a certified substitute, I can sub for teachers in grades K-12. This has given me a lot of experience working with students of all ages and in all subjects!

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Flute Performance

Sep, 2012 - May, 2016

Purchase College

Master's Degree in Orchestral Performance

Sep, 2019 - May, 2022

Bard College

Professional Performer's Certificate

Aug, 2018 - May, 2019

Lynn University

Master's Degree in Flute Performance

Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2018

Northwestern University

Awards

Senior Solo Competition Winner

Apr, 2012

Schoharie Valley Concert Band

Farwell Trust Award

Mar, 2018

Chicago Musicians Club of Women

Walfrid Kujala Scholarship

Mar, 2018

Northwestern University

Outstanding Senior in Classical Music

May, 2016

Purchase College

Outstanding Junior in Classical Music

May, 2015

Purchase College

Masterclass Participant in Annual Flute Fair

Mar, 2014

New York Flute Club

Senior Instrumental Music Prize

May, 2012

Schoharie County Music Teacher Association

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

French

Limited Proficiency

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