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Flute with Dr. Nick S.

Brevard, North Carolina

4.8
(25)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2015
Doctor of Musical Arts

    Fun and practical flute lessons from an experienced flutist

    As a woodwind specialist, I have developed my flute technique at the college level. Beginner students will learn the basic foundational skills (such as embouchure, air, posture, hand position, tonguing, and fingerings) in a fun and encouraging atmosphere where the student's needs always come first. Intermediate students can expect to be challenged with more demanding work with scales, arpeggios, etudes, and selected flute repertoire. But don't fear! I will guide you through interactive duets and listening exercises to hone your talent.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    2 PM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Dr. Nick S.

    4.8
    (25)
    Hello! If you would like to learn music, challenge your abilities, and express yourself by connecting with your inner artist, I can be your guide. If you want to get over the anxiety of playing music in front of others, I can help you transform that tension into confidence. Dr. Nick S. is a native of Landrum, SC and has earned music degrees from Clemson University, Appalachian State University, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nick is a student of Dr. John Bleuel, Dr. Stephen Fischer, Dr. Scott Kallestad, and Dr. Paul Haar. Nick promotes the pedagogy of Joe Allard which focuses on embellishing one’s unique sound through a reduction of tension. Nick began his career at East Tennessee State University in 2015 where he taught applied saxophone and directed the saxophone chamber ensemble. Nick also served as professor of saxophone on the faculty of Creighton University in 2017. As a woodwind specialist, Nick has performed with the Newton-Conover Community Band, Johnny Manhattan Orchestra, Lonny Lynn Orchestra, and has appeared in the pit orchestra for Guys & Dolls, Far From Heaven, Bonnie & Clyde, and Lewis & Clark Part One: Manifest Destiny musical productions. Nick collaborates with pianist Zoey Brouthers in the chamber ensemble The Uwharrie Duo which formed in 2020 to offer a blend of traditional and contemporary chamber music performances and educational artistic-development workshops to residents of Stanly County and surrounding communities through recitals, lectures, and masterclasses. Currently on the faculty of Pfeiffer University and Mitchell Community College, Nick teaches applied saxophone and other music courses, and actively works with the Stanly County Concert Band, the Rowan Big Band All Stars, and conducts chamber ensembles in the Stanly County community as both performer and clinician. Nick also teaches music courses at South Piedmont Community College. In addition to his college teaching, Nick has experience working with young students ages 11-14, teaching them the basics of saxophone and reading music.
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    25 Reviews
    River
    Online
    Dr Nick seemed very patient and attentive. I am happy with the price and service.
    Posted Sep 16, 2021
    Andre
    Online
    Nick is very methodical with lots of patience!
    Posted Aug 19, 2021
    Yu Beom
    Online
    Best lesson!!!
    Posted Jul 19, 2021
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    Experience

    Adjunct Faculty

    Aug, 2021 - Present

    Mitchell Community College

    Teach applied saxophone to students in the Fine Arts - Music program.

    Adjunct Faculty

    Oct, 2020 - Present

    South Piedmont Community College

    Teach music courses such as Music Appreciation and History of Rock.

    Musician/Proprieter

    Jan, 2020 - Present

    Uwharrie Duo

    The Uwharrie Duo formed in 2020 to offer a blend of traditional and contemporary chamber music performances and educational artistic-development workshops to residents of Stanly County and surrounding communities through recitals, lectures, and masterclasses. Its members include saxophonist Nick and pianist Zoey Brouthers. Nick and Zoey both currently serve on the faculty of Pfeiffer University located in Misenheimer, North Carolina.

    Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone

    Aug, 2019 - Present

    Pfeiffer University

    Teaching applied saxophone to undergraduate music majors, music minors, and non-majors. Topics range from foundational skills, scales and technique, etudes and duets, selected classical repertoire, jazz improvisation, and pedagogy.

    Musician

    Mar, 2019 - Present

    Rowan Big Band All Stars

    Playing saxophone in a big band ensemble. Description courtesy of the Rowan Big Band website: "The Rowan Big Band All Stars is an 18-piece community big band in the tradition of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other early twentieth-century great bandleaders, home-based in Landis, North Carolina and specializing in Great American Songbook favorites and big band swing."

    Musician/Chamber Ensemble Director

    Feb, 2019 - Present

    Stanly County Concert Band

    Playing saxophone in a concert band ensemble of local musicians volunteering their time and talent. Also contributes as the Director of Chamber Ensembles for the organization. Description courtesy of the SCCB website: "The mission of the Stanly County Concert Band is to provide lifelong participation in music and to enhance the cultural life of Stanly County and the region through free or low cost performances."

    Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone

    Aug, 2017 - Dec, 2018

    Creighton University

    Teaching applied saxophone to music majors, music minors, and non-majors. Topics range from foundational skills, scales and technique, etudes and duets, selected classical repertoire, jazz improvisation, and pedagogy.

    Musician

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2018

    Johnny Manhattan Orchestra

    Playing saxophone in a dance band ensemble. Description courtesy of the Johnny Manhattan Facebook page: "The Johnny Manhattan Orchestra is the premier BIG BAND orchestra in Lincoln, Nebraska. We are a 19 piece professional band with unmatched vocalists performing the BEST of the swing era tunes you know and love!"

    Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone

    Aug, 2015 - May, 2016

    East Tennessee State University

    Teaching applied saxophone to music majors, music minors, and non-majors. Topics range from foundational skills, scales and technique, etudes and duets, selected classical repertoire, jazz improvisation, and pedagogy. Also coordinated the saxophone quartet chamber ensemble and taught the saxophone portion of the woodwind methods course for music education majors.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts

    Aug, 2008 - Aug, 2013

    Clemson University

    Doctor of Musical Arts

    Aug, 2016 - Dec, 2019

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Master of Music

    Aug, 2014 - Dec, 2015

    Appalachian State University

    Affiliations

    Pi Kappa Lambda

    Dec, 2015

    An American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members.

    North American Saxophone Alliance

    Aug, 2016

    The North American Saxophone Alliance is an organization made up of individuals who share a common interest in the saxophone. Members include professional performers, university professors, public school teachers, students of all levels, and others who have an interest in the saxophone. In addition to the Alliance's emphasis on disseminating information concerning the saxophone, the organization also works to provide opportunities for its members to make music, fostering fellowship among saxophone enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.

    College Music Society, The

    Aug, 2016

    The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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