Flute with Michelle T.

Michelle holds her bachelor’s degree in flute performance from Northwestern University where she studied piccolo with Walfrid Kujala and flute Richard Graef, both with over 50 years experience with the Chicago Symphony. Michelle has performed with the Northwestern University Ensembles, the Temecula Valley Symphony, the Inland Valley Opera Orchestra, and St. Catherine’s Orchestra in Riverside. As a member of Ars Nova, a flute and guitar duo, Michelle has provided performances at weddings, and musical events throughout Southern California. She has also performed and recorded with Ars Nova, the Sweet Silver flute quartet and the Silver Sounds Flute Choir. Michelle has served as a faculty member at the Claremont Community School of Music where she taught Flute, Piccolo and Music for Young Children. With over ten years teaching experience in her private Flute studio, Michelle has supported many students to achieve their musical goals at competitions, ensemble auditions, and college auditions. Private lessons include a personalized curriculum that allows for maximum musical growth, in a supportive and safe lesson environment.