Flute with Melanie S.

Melanie is a freelance musician and private instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience and a BA in Music from SUNY Stony Brook. She has a proven record success as teacher with students displaying high NYSSMA scores, placing into All State and All County festivals, preferred seating in auditions, and a high acceptance rate of students who have auditioned into college music programs In addition to the basic fundamentals of playing, Melanie teaches musicianship skills such as theory and ear training. She also incorporates music history into the lessons. In addition to learning the techniques required for solo performance, ensemble skills are also covered so each student can develop into a well rounded musician