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Flute with Michael H.

Northbrook, Illinois

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
MM - Flute Performance
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Flute lessons for all ages and levels from professional performer and experienced teacher!

Friendly and personalized music education by a highly trained and experienced teacher and performer. We begin by evaluating individual goals for the instrument and take it from there. Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new, an intermediate player hoping to improve, or an advanced player preparing for auditions or competitions I will develop a personalized approach to help you achieve success in the most efficient way possible.

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Astor Place Northbrook, IL
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Teaching Hours

Monday
7 AM-7 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-7 PM
Thursday
7 AM-7 PM
Friday
7 AM-7 PM
Saturday
7 AM-7 PM
Sunday
7 AM-7 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60

About Michael H.

5.0
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I am a highly trained classical flutist that maintains an active teaching and performing career. I have received Masters and Bachelors degrees in flute performance from DePaul University, and additional training from the North Carolina School of the Arts. While my degrees are in performance, they include extensive coursework in pedagogy and studio teaching, and I love teaching. I have years of experience working as an educator with flutists of all ages and levels with various goals for their instrumental studies. I believe in igniting a passion for music and nurturing this passion into personal excellence based upon each individual's interests and goals. I am more than happy to provide a full resume and references upon request.
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barbara
Student's home
Very happy to be working with Michael. He is thorough and patient and has the knowledge that any level musician needs.
Posted Feb 2, 2024
Lucas
Teacher's studio
I'm writing this only after the first lesson. Before my son was so frustrated with the flute he even hated the idea of taking lessons. I told him we'll try it and see how he feels after the class. Michael is patient, encouraging and knowledgable. He corrected my son's playing and tuned his flute. Most of all he gave my son confidence. My son told me I hit the bulls eye with my selection of his teacher. He said he can't wait to go next week! When watching I thought they were going quickly but my son seemed to catch on just as quick. I think Michael is aware of his pace and adjust to his students level. His location is isolated and idea for one on one teaching. There was plenty of parking and his location is easy to find.
Posted Mar 2, 2019
Michael
Student's home
TL;DR: Sign up now. Do it! Mr. Hoover is talented, professional, attentive, punctual, organized and effective. I've taken music lessons my entire life, and I've had bad, mediocre, good and excellent teachers before. Mr. Hoover is excellent. It _never_ once felt like he was phoning it in or killing time-- lessons were well-structured and tailored to help me achieve my personal goals as a musician. I'm moving away from Chicago for a new job opportunity and am sad to discontinue lessons with him, as I learned a lot in a very short amount of time. I encourage any folks at any age wishing to learn the flute to sign up.
Posted Feb 20, 2018
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Experience

Flute/piccolo

Aug, 2016 - Present

Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago

Flute 2 and Piccolo with the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago. Including performance with the orchestra at Carnegie Hall in summer of 2018.

Piccolo/Assistant Principal Flute

Sep, 2014 - Present

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra

Professional orchestral piccolo and flute performer with the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra.

Flute Instructor

Jun, 2012 - May, 2022

Ravinia Sistema

Flute Instructor with Ravinia's Sistema Orchestra Program at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School. I also instruct large ensembles, chamber music, sectionals, and composition classes.

Founder, Performer

Jan, 2012 - May, 2018

Chicago Symphonic Winds

Founder and performer with Chicago Symphonic Winds, a nonprofit performance ensemble dedicated to furthering the tradition of the wind repertoire.

Education

High School Artist Diploma

Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2008

North Carolina School of the Arts

MM - Flute Performance

Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2014

DePaul University School of Music

BM - Flute Performance

Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2012

DePaul University School of Music

Awards

Mary Motl Scholarship Award

Feb, 2010

Sigma Alpha Iota, St Louis Chapter

Quarter Finalist NFA Young Artist Competition

Aug, 2019

National Flute Association

Quarter Finalist NFA Young Artist Competition

Aug, 2018

National Flute Association

Finalist

Apr, 2017

William C Byrd Young Artist Competition

First Prize - COFA Young Artist Competition

Apr, 2016

Central Ohio Flute Association

Second Prize - FSK Piccolo Artist Competition

Feb, 2015

Flute Society of Kentucky

First Prize - Chamber Music - Illinois Division

Oct, 2013

MTNA

Second Prize - Jaqueline Avant Concerto Competition

Jul, 2013

Sewannee Music Festival

Finalist - Walfrid Kujala International Piccolo Competition

May, 2013

Chicago Flute Club

Second Prize - Orchestral Audition Competition

Aug, 2011

National Flute Association

Affiliations

Chicago Flute Club

Aug, 2014

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.

National Flute Association

Aug, 2014

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.

Languages

English

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