Flute Lessons Midwest

Instruments: Flute

My teaching experience began about 2 years ago as I started teaching private lessons part time. I started out with beginning piano lessons in my home studio. For the past 9-10 months I have built up my studio more and increased my number of piano students. I encourage regular practice and include incentives for extra practice. While I do focus on the playing the instrument first and focusing on the subject at hand, I do switch up the activities. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute

I began teaching while I was in High School and I would teach the younger students who were freshman and sophomores the tenor saxophone. Once I went to Eastman, I taught several people throughout the course of the four years there. I beleive that, particulalry when teaching the saxophone and flute, a mix of classical fundamental technique is very important as well as incorporating the jazz or rock repertoire. I feel that my skills as a music therapist can be very unique particularly because I can really attend to the needs of the student and adapt the music and lesson accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

What I like to do is find out what my students know about music and then work from there. For instrumental I start with basics and play through scales to see how they play and how they can improve. For students that are younger or completely new to music, we would start with very basic general music terms and would become very close to the instrument of choice knowing the parts, how sound works with the instrument and how to properly play the instrument (close to the Suzuki method). my instructions are easy to follow no matter the age or ability level. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Piccolo, Music

I provide solo repertoire for all stages of development to ensure the student has the chance to make music, whatever their skill level may be. If I am working with a student who is not an absolute beginner, I must work to ensure that they have a solid foundation in their playing, and fix any bad habits they may have developed elsewhere. Whatever the playing level, I work to ensure that music and flute are fun, enjoyable, and challenging. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Flute

I'm a very passionate musician, whose passion spills over into teaching. I've been playing instruments ever since I can remember, and music is something I can't picture my life without. I've played piano for over 20 years, and flute for over 15. After graduating high school I have played with the Iowa State University concert band and the Ames Community Band. Read More