Jennifer C  
Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music
Styles: Classical, Marching Band

I have been teaching private lessons for over ten years. While pursuing my bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas, I taught private lessons for students ranging from 10 to 17 years old. I helped them prepare for local competitions, placement playing tests, and even for their college auditions. I also coached several of my colleagues at UNT for chamber music performances, solo competitions, audition tapes, and professional auditions. During my master’s degree at Stony Brook University, I coached my colleagues who are pursuing their DMA’s, and taught an adult student working toward returning to school for a degree in music. As a high school student, I taught private lessons for beginners and coached my band friends as the flute section leader in our marching/concert band. During one summer, I worked as a coach for an adult flute choir program through the Los Angeles Music Center, which concluded with a concert at the Disney Concert Hall. This program was designed for people who wanted to relearn how to play the flute after years away from their instruments (mostly 50+ years old). After the program ended, its director founded another flute choir, which several of the members joined. I participated in this flute choir, and continued to coach the members, for several years. I love meeting new flute students and learning about how they learn, how I can best help them grow, and what will make lessons enjoyable. I love coming up with new methods to make music fun! I teach all ages and ability levels!

I do not believe in a "one-size fits all" method of teaching. I value working with my students on a personal level to determine what their goals are for lessons, and then make a plan to address those goals to the best of my ability. For beginner students, I always focus on building a solid understanding of music reading, rhythm, fingering of notes, and general musical concepts that may be glossed over in a classroom setting (which is where many students begin their musical education). Through etudes, scales, duets, and short solo pieces, I work with my beginners to build their essential skills and their confidence. With adult students, I create a customized curriculum that suits their goals! Regardless of your age or playing level, I will work with you to make sure you are completely satisfied with your lessons!