Sarah A
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
Styles: Classical, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin
5.0
(3)
Sarah A
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Flute, Piccolo
Styles:
Classical, Musical Theater, Opera, Latin
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Online
Ages Taught: 10-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
MM, New York University, Flute Performance (Finishing in 2019) BM, Indiana University, Flute Performance, 2018
Awards:
NYU Steinhardt Scholarship Bernard Opperman Memorial Scholarship
Jacobs School of Music Premier Young Artist Scholarship
Jacobs School of Music Faculty Award
Overview:
I'm a very passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students to share my love of music. I am currently obtaining my Masters of Music degree in Flute Performance from New York University. I began this degree in September 2018 and I anticipate to finish in December of 2019. At NYU, I am an Adjunct Flute Instructor, so I teach privately at NYU to undergraduate students. I am currently studying under Soo-Kyung Park, and I am playing in orchestra and with my woodwind quintet, Prime Quintet.
I am a graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where I received a Bachelors of Music in Flute Performance and a Minor in Art History in May 2018. While at IU, I played in many ensembles focusing on chamber music, and I studied under Kathryn Lukas. I am originally from Marietta, Georgia, where I studied with Christina Smith. I love all types of music, and in my free time, I listen to a lot of classical music but mainly Broadway shows.
EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience dates back to when I was in high school when I would help students in my high school band program with audition repertoire and other flute issues. I began teaching privately in high school, and I have continued since. Right now, I am an Adjunct Instructor in Flute at New York University, where I teach undergraduate NYU students private lessons. I am also an instructor on the website TakeLessons, where I teach online lessons to students as young as 7 years old. I like to find out what interests a student and how I can make my teaching helpful to each individual. I believe all students learn in completely different ways, and I am committed to finding out how I can help in the best way possible for each student.
METHODS USED
For beginning students, I typically like to work out of the Rubanks Elementary Flute Method Books. I also like to find repertoire which will interest each student, with solo repertoire and duets. As students progress, I like to work out of the Trevor Wye books as well as Taffanel et Gaubert Daily Exercises. I always go out of my way to find exactly what the student is interested in, whether it will be doing a certain technical study or etude in order to fulfill this. No matter what the ability level or age of the student is, I hope to find whatever is the most engaging for the student.
LESSON STYLE
Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! So I hope to help every student develop at their own pace. I encourage this by realistically setting specific goals for each student at each lesson, making sure I am as clear as possible to help encourage this in any way. I also make myself very available for answering any questions any student might have, as well as working outside of the lesson to try and find the best way I can help each student. I have found from my past lessons with music teachers that acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, which will help a student feel more eager to learn. By helping inspire a student, I can successfully change my instruction to their wants and needs. I will try my best to help any student reach any goal they might have, because as corny as it may sound, I believe everyone can reach any goal they really set their mind to.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Leave a Review
RATING & REVIEW
Anna
Sarah really helped me learn the flute. As a beginner she taught me things like how to hold it and how to practice. Thank u Sarah!
Check out our A+
Rating from the Better Business Bureau
100% Risk-Free Trial Lesson
If you are not satisfied after your trial lesson, you will not be charged and we can match you with another teacher.