Flute with Vanessa L.

I use my 15+ years of flute experience and a goal-oriented approach with my students, to best help them achieve their individual aspirations. By using students' own areas of curiosity and desired goals, I help keep students engaged in their daily practice and growth. I believe that learning the flute should help a student progress while being engaging, specialized to the student, and fun! For students looking to enter music competitively or professionally, I use a variety of preparation techniques to work the mental, physical, and musical challenges involved in music performance. I offer flute lessons for all ages and levels, from learning how to read music, to preparing for honor band and college auditions, to adult students exploring music as a fulfilling life experience. I have a B.A. in Music Performance from UCLA, a Masters' in Music from Carnegie Mellon University, and have performed with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and others. I also won several competitions including the Beverly Hills National Auditions, UCLA All-Stars Concerto Competition, as well as being a semi-finalist for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. I love seeing students have those "light-bulb" moments and seeing their confidence grow. Regardless of age, I believe that finding fulfillment through music is an incredible experience and am glad to help someone else find that joy and success.