Flute Lessons in Kildeer, IL

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music

My teaching methods vary greatly for every student. I'll approach all of my first lessons the same. I asses your playing and discuss your goals. Next we work on a plan to help you achieve your goals. I've keenly aware that everyone has different learning styles and aim to discover every student's style so that I can most effectively teach them. All of our lessons will focus on the fundamentals of good music making - tone, rhythm, time, pitch, musicality, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute

As an educated teacher, it is my responsibility to engage students with the variety of needs.With the engaging lessons that is carefully thought-out and well-organized, I plan to incorporate allstudents with visual, aural, and kinesthetic learnings. I fully understand that my lesson will need theflexibility and will be prepared for all situations such as flexible plan for low-level learning students,high-achieving students, and other activities for when the students are not responding to the originalactivity. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums

I am a lifelong musician who has a passion for teaching. I enjoy helping budding musicians find their voice and inspriation through their gift! I am a full time musician that shares the message of love, positivity, and marriage as I record original music and perform with my wife as RnB duoISH.I have been fortunate enough to tour the country as a musician and I look forward to sharing that love of music with eager minds! Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

Methods heavily depend on student. Everyone learns differently. I typically provide anything you may need, or can point you to libraries/databases. I heavily focus on tone and fundamentals, so applying it to the music comes seamlessly. For tone, I like both Phillip Bernold books, on embouchure and sound. Sonorite by Moyse as well. Graf can be catered to beginner to advanced students Articulation I enjoy of course Taffanel and Gaubert for all ages, Reichert for more advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo Oboe English Horn

I tend to use the Rubank Method Books and Essential Element books for the essential warm-up, practice and to gain valuable techniques that are often overlooked with classroom teachers. For both students and adults I feel it is necessary to have fun while progressing forward. Read More

Instruments: Flute Recorder Piccolo

The most important element of my teaching is seeing my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Flute Piccolo

I do not believe in the "cookie-cutter" teaching method, which means that I do not utilize the same teaching method with every student. I realize that each student is a unique individual with different learning preferences. With each student, I design a different approach that caters to the student's needs. Also, I do not have a set curriculum and with each student, I will set up an individualized plan. Some method books I use include: Faber Faber, John Thompson Piano Course, and the Suzuki Method. Read More