Flute Lessons in Paw Creek, NC

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon Keyboard Djembe

My teaching experience dates back to high school. I was a student leader in the marching band, serving as the woodwind captain for the marching band and the senior student conductor for the concert bands. With these positions, I was able to tutor peers and work on expanding my knowledge of teaching music. Once I graduated, I continued to be employed as the clarinet technician for the marching band at my high school for the next 4 years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Synthesizer

I don't tend to rely on any one method. I have quite a bit of material that I have personally developed over the years. I try to take each student as an individual with their own unique personality, likes and dislikes, and motivations. So I enjoy customizing a lesson plan that is as individual as each student. I do use some published materials that I have found to work well with beginning students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder French Horn Piccolo Oboe Conga Keyboard

In the past, I have used several different band methods and generally like to first use the book that the students' school district is using. As the student becomes more accomplished, I supplement with method books and solo literature from the repertoire of the individual instrument. For the younger student, additionally, I like to work with improvising and making up his/her own songs, so that they enjoy and develop a sense of accomplishment in composing their own music. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

I believe that every single child has the ability to play a musical instrument and it is my goal to help as many children as I can realize that potential. However, not every child learns the same way or is motivated by the same things, so it is crucial that I am able to modify my teaching to reach every student. I like to set goals with students so that they are able to direct their own lessons and have something to work towards. Read More

Instruments: Flute Piccolo

My number one goal is to help develop a lifelong passion for music in students of all ages! I encourage each student to work at his or her own best pace by working together to set SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time oriented) goals for each week, month, etc., and then celebrate with the student when the goals are reached! It is important to me to customize my teaching to each student's individual learning styles, needs, and desires! Read More