Flute Lessons in Sea Girt, NJ

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I am a recent graduate from Kutztown University where I studied Commercial Music with minors in Jazz, Music History and Audio Engineering. I am a saxophone player primarily, and have experience playing and teaching all 4 major saxophones. I also have studied and taught flute and clarinet for over 4 years now. I have extensive performance experience from marching band to musical pit orchestras to pop bands at amusement parks. I specialize in classical, jazz and can teach very beginners to more advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

Growing up in a musical family instilled a love of music as a child. My father was an accomplished jazz pianist and when I was 15 years old I began playing professionally. I had great teachers in my formative years, from my father, my band directors and to my private instructors, I learned that developing simple concepts to tackle seemingly complex ideas was the key to my success. I graduated from Texas State University in 2001 with a B.A. in Music Performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 Success Academy Charter Schools - NEW YORK CITY - Lead Music Teacher - 4x4 Class Load 2016 - 2021 Waverley College - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty, Big Band Director - Instrumental Woodwind Instruction - Higher School Certificate Exam Coaching - Australian Music Examination Board Exam Coaching - Musical Director - 'Guys And Dolls' 2015 - 2016 Woolaware Highschool - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty, Big Band Director - Wind Symphony Sectional Rehearsal Director - Assistant Marching Band Director 2020 - 2021 Marcelin College Catholic Boys Highschool - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty - Instrumental Woodwind Instruction - 1 on 1 2015 - 2016 International Grammar School - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty - Director of Wind Sectional Rehearsals Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Electric Violin Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am incredibly fortunate to have access to the resources at NYU and to love teaching music more and more every day: I have had practical experience in woodwind, brass, string, voice, and percussion pedagogy, as well as music in early childhood and for students of all abilities. My teachers include Jason Noble (instrumental conducting), Paul Speiser (choral conducting), Kim McCord (childhood/special ed music pedagogy), Ethan Hein (electronic music pedagogy), and Christopher Bush (clarinet performance). Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Flute Clarinet Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I truly enjoy watching my students develop a deep and important love for music. I believe the way to facilitate that is to really get to know your students. Some students benefit from organization while others do better with a more relaxed approach. I take the time to understand what each individual needs and I reflect on what I can do to meet them where they are. My lessons come with structure AND flexibility. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My teaching style revolves around the students’ needs and desires in the music. I like to have a balance of exercises that are centered around developing technical facility and developing the ears of the students. Each student is assessed on what they wish to learn and their own capabilities. I like to give a push into a direction that challenges my students but still allows for them to benefit from and enjoy the music. Read More