Alice F  
Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Musical Theater, Swing, Marching Band, Avant-garde

I have taught private lessons to students of all ages since my time in college.  I enjoy working with a wide variety of ages, and levels of experience from beginners, to students with over ten years of experience who are auditioning for college programs.  As a public school music teacher, I am able to compliment what students are already learning in their school music programs and help them prepare for local and regional auditions.  I am also aware of the expectations of these programs, so I can better prepare them to participate if they are interested in starting an instrument at an earlier age.  It is my goal to help students succeed in whatever their goals are, and I work with them to keep them motivated and achieve their goals.

It is my goal to customize the lesson experience for every student that I teach.  Most beginners benefit from a method book, such as Hal Leonard's Essential Elements,  which is a good starting place for most students.  As students progress on their instrument, I choose the method books and solos that will best help them develop their talents as well as keep them engaged in the material.  During my years on the flute, I have used a wide variety of methods that I have found successful for different techniques, so I can effectively select what material will help each student become successful.