Crystal K  
Instruments: Piano, Flute
Styles: Classical

I have been playing flute for 12 years now, and I got my first student when I was in high school. It was then that I realized that I really loved being able to share my knowledge and experience and I proceeded to pursue it during my undergraduate years. Most of my teaching experience was gained from my time at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Throughout my four years, I had 8 students ranging from beginner to intermediate level. I like to focus not only on flute-related technique, but also efficient practice, and how each individual student can make the most out of the time they are spending with their instrument.

I like to use Trevor Wye's methods when I teach. I own the 6 volumes and I recommend that my students buy at least one of his books as well. For more advanced players, I introduce Paul Edmund-Davies' Daily Exercises. I stress the importance of long tones for the effect they can have on a flautist's tone, color, volume, etc. As mentioned before, I will also encourage students to enter competitions and/or find another opportunity to perform their piece in front of an audience/judges panel. I love watching my younger students become sure of themselves and more confident as they perform more!