Flute Lessons West

Instruments: Flute, Music

I have been teaching the flute on and off over the past ten years when my full-time career has permitted. I have worked with children, teenagers and adults. I am encouraging, fun, supportive and patient while also challenging my students to give their personal best to their music studies. Like any instrument, the flute requires consistent regular practice in order to gain foundational skills and to progress. I spend time learning about each student’s musical goals, favorite styles of music and available time to practice so that I can tailor lessons accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Flute

I began teaching 13 years ago though the Yamaha Teaching program, followed by giving private lessons 13 years ago back in my college years and have been teaching students all around the world since then, both in person in California, and through Zoom, online. I also offer college and career advisement as well as help in competition and audition preparations. Additionally, I am serving as a guest artist, giving masterclasses and coaching at the multiple different music festivals in the United States as well as adjudicate music competitions. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet

I am a motivated teacher who loves to teach flute and to share my passion of music.  I graduated from San Francisco State University with my Bachelors in Music in Classical Flute Performance.  I have studied with Leslie Chin and the second chair of the San Francisco Symphony, Linda Lukas.  I have been able to work with some great conductors such as Dr. Martin Seggelke and John Williams.  I am currently working on the soundtrack for the upcoming Star Wars film and I have completed the season 5 soundtrack of Game of Thrones in November of 2014. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Flute, Clarinet

Often lesson styles are easy going to serve the interests of beginning students, and more demanding for advanced students. Libby writes out lesson plans for all her students according to what she and the student think is appropriate for the student's present acheivement. Libby presents sections on rhythm, tone, reeds-how to adjust them, how to make them etc--she finds music that she thinks the student will like after discussing it with the student. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I started as a teacher aid in 1971 while attending California State University, Long Beach. I went on to teach band for over twenty five years in California at the elementary and middle school level. In between teaching jobs, I would perform on stage in various bands where I would learn to improvise. While teaching at the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, I was twice a Master Teacher. While at the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, I taught marching band and performed at local parades. Read More