Flute Lessons in Searingtown, NY

Instruments: Flute

Gina has performed as a guest artist at Lincoln Center Out of Doors with Revive Music, Miguel Atwood Ferguson, and Pharoahe Monch, at The Jazz Standard as part of Ambrose Akinmusire's release of The Imagined Savior is Far Easier To Paint, at John Zorn's 'The Stone' alongside Todd Reynolds and Jeffrey Zielger, and featured on Q2 Music, WQXR, WNYC. Recent recording projects include Andy Akiho's NO one To kNOW One released by Vic Firth, singer-songwriter Tiger Darrow's latest album release Aqua Vitae, and in viral videos presented by CDZA. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Organ Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Keyboard

I basically teach as I've been taught by the masters. There are musical essentials that must be mastered for every musician, with no exceptions. By completing one level of proficiency one moves on to the next level, and so on. Eventually students are able to grow to become masters themselves. This has always been the case throughout history, and in all fields for that matter. Never allow yourself to get bogged down by futility; there is always another way. Read More

Instruments: Flute

All of my former students have been very driven to succeed with flute playing, and therefore have received the highest ratings on their solo performances in both the District and State levels of the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble competitions. They have also been accepted into the Michigan All-State Honors Band, have all held a principal position in their school bands, and have excelled in every aspect of their flute playing. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I am happy to share with you a couple of recordings done over the years, playing jazz and flute. I am again performing including Broadway Musicals at the Count Basie Theater and for College performances. I have well informed instructional skills as having worked as teacher and principal over a wide range of age levels, and simply have learned from world class practitioners. I am happy to share more information upon a phone, Zoom, or personal meeting. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

I am a positive, friendly, smiling person and I want my students to first of all feel good about coming to lessons and being with me. I am always flexible about the necessity of practicing and preparing homework, because many students do not have enough time to dedicate to practicing and I totally understand that. There is a balance to be achieved between a student's feeling of having progress and his/her lack of time to work on playing the instrument of his/her choice. Read More

Instruments: Flute

My overarching goal in my teaching is to instill a passion for music. Every student is different and has there own unique learning style, and I like to be able to structure each lesson to best fit the learning styles of the student. Every student learns and progresses at there own pace, and will adjust to the pace of every individual student. I like to set specific and accomplishable goals with each student, so that they can see their progression and accomplishments for themselves right away. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet

My methods of teaching are personalized for each of my students depending on age, experience and interests. Once I determine their level, I then introduce some method books, technique exercises and etudes. Combining these create a full spectrum of rhythm, dynamics, intonation, form, meter, expression and much more! I continuously assess my students progress and create short and long term goals to set us up for success! Lessons along with student homework will ensure my students begin to love and appreciate their instruments and the repertoire! Read More