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Flute with Mona S.

4.9
(108)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2007
Alexander Technique Teacher Training

    Learn flute from a classically-trained musician with extensive global teaching experience

    I welcome students of all ages and abilities into my studio. Lessons are structured around the student’s goals, whether to play professionally or as a hobby. Stylistic choices in musical expression and phrasing are taught by incorporating music theory, music history, and ear-training skills into lessons. Students learn to produce a beautiful tone and to express themselves freely. As an AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teacher, I firmly believe that the psychophysical mechanism is paramount to success in healthy music-making. Lessons will incorporate many elements from this technique to help students practice efficiently, prevent and alleviate repetitive stress injuries, overcome performance anxiety, and perform confidently.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    6 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    12:30 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    12:30 PM-4:30 PM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    7:30 AM-9 AM
    10 AM-12 PM
    1:30 PM-5:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Mona S.

    4.9
    (108)
    I'm a flutist, Japanese language instructor, and Alexander Technique teacher based in Seattle, WA. My teaching experience spans over 15 years and includes Japanese language lessons, private flute instruction, chamber music workshops, and an assistantship to a Dalcroze eurhythmics course. I was also the music director for the Shanti Bhavan Children's Project in India, which works with underserved communities. I hold degrees from New England Conservatory and the University of Washington. I completed additional studies at the Sibelius Academy in Finland as a Fulbright Scholar and have a teaching certificate from the Alexander Technique Training Center in Boston. I believe that a teacher's role is to facilitate a student's learning journey, and I thus expect students to put in their share of the work to master new skills! :)
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    108 Reviews
    Lauren
    Online
    Mona is a fantastic educator! We have been taking lessons regularly for years now and we couldn't be happier with Mona!
    Posted Feb 19, 2024
    Susan
    Online
    Mona is an excellent teacher!
    Posted Feb 2, 2024
    John
    Online
    Lessons are enjoyable and helpful. extending our time together!
    Posted Jan 19, 2024
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    Experience

    Eurhythmics Teaching Assistant

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2018

    New England Conservatory Preparatory School

    Music Director

    Jun, 2017 - Sep, 2017

    Shanti Bhavan Children's Project

    Music-in-Education Departmental Assistant

    Sep, 2016 - May, 2018

    New England Conservatory

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, Japanese Minor

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2015

    University of Washington

    Alexander Technique Teacher Training

    Sep, 2019 - Jul, 2022

    Alexander Technique Training Center (Boston, MA)

    Fulbright Student, Flute Performance

    Jun, 2018 - May, 2019

    Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki

    Graduate Diploma in Flute Performance

    Sep, 2017 - May, 2018

    New England Conservatory

    Master of Music in Flute Performance with Academic Honors, Music in Education Certification

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2017

    New England Conservatory

    Awards

    Concerto Competition Finalist

    Nov, 2014

    University of Washington

    Graduating "Spark" Award for Entrepreneurship in Music

    May, 2018

    New England Conservatory

    J. William Fulbright Scholarship Award Recipient

    Mar, 2018

    Fulbright Program

    Entrepreneurial Musicianship Grant

    Mar, 2017

    New England Conservatory

    Don Bushell Young Artist Competition Finalist

    May, 2015

    Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra

    Young Artist Competition Winner

    Mar, 2015

    Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Japanese

    Professional Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Norwegian

    Limited Proficiency

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