Caitlyn P  

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Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
Styles: Classical, Musical Theater, Opera, Marching Band

I began teaching my senior year of high school in California. Since then, I have established myself as a teacher in New York City, teaching both privately and in public schools. From 2013-2014, I was given a wonderful opportunity to teach students in Nebraska via the Distance Learning studio at Manhattan School of Music. Throughout my eight years of teaching, I have found myself constantly learning and growing as a teacher with my students. Regular practice and a "safe" environment are two key aspects I have found that result in student progress and ultimately, a passion for music making. I believe that making music should be fun, not a chore! If a student is not enjoying their lesson, then I'm not doing my job. 

For beginning students, I typically start with the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute. Once the student has grasped the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for a first recital program. For intermediate to advanced students, I try to find out what the student is interested in, what they have previously worked on, and what their goals are musically. I like to focus on fundamentals such as extended scales in various patterns, etudes geared towards development of a specific technical aspect, and solo repertoire containing these fundamentals. If a student is involved with an ensemble (school/community band or orchestra), I encourage them to bring their music in to our lessons.