Flute Lessons Utah

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My teaching experience started in college 27 years ago and I have maintained a consistent student roster since 2004. Encouraging a regular practice schedule is a key point especially for younger students in progressing and gaining a passion for the instrument. I've discovered offering a balance of classical, and modern music are the best combo for helping students maintain motivation to practice and learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I am not doing my job well. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Ukulele

For beginning students who are children, we typically start with one lesson going over the basics of our instrument. For example- what are these different parts? How do I clean it? How do I hold it? Then we jump right in and start making sounds! After a lesson or two of fun exercises just with the instrument itself, we can move on to a methods book. Using a book for school band? Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo

In lessons, I concentrate on fundamentals (breathing, tone, technique, tonguing, etc), as these are often shorted in the school classroom and will further enable the student long-term. I strive to make abstract concepts concrete by using actions and icons, especially for younger students. It is very important to me that I find out where the student is at so that I can meet them there and we can work together. Read More

Instruments: Flute

Music has always been a profound source of inspiration in my life, and I feel deeply that it has the power to heal the world. Keeping it alive through teaching and performing has been a great joy and privilege as I watch students grow and become enriched from the immense benefits that studying and playing music provides. I have had the good fortune to perform internationally with virtuoso musicians, and have been witness to the incredible healing powers of music by performing in non traditional settings such as hospitals and orphanages as well as onstage. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute

I play 3 different instruments. I originally started out on the flute. I played the flute during high shool and college. I studied under Karen , and Leslie Timmons. While I was at college, I became interested in Music Therapy. As part of the curriculum for Music Therapy, I also studied guitar and piano. I have worked as a music therapist and as a music teacher for many years. I have played in marching bands, orchestras, and symphonic bands. Read More