Flute Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Flute, Drums, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

I have been privileged to teach students that are Billboard Music's Top 10 artists, Grammy Winners and American Music Award Winners, American Idol top 50, known child stars and actors on major TV Shows and sitcoms. My students have a monthly performance opportunity. It is not mandatory. I specialize in teaching aspiring singer songwriters how to hone their craft, improve instrumental/vocal skills, book events/tours, connect with studios, copyright music and associate with affiliate agencies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I love seeing my students grow in their knowledge and appreciation of music! Excellence is rewarding, and I teach the process to get there from whatever level we begin. I use positive reinforcement and notice what the student is doing right. Then, I give critique and an action plan to improve performance. It feels good for the student and teacher when they learn the methods to break down what is currently difficult into smaller pieces so that it is both manageable and possible to go further than they thought. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My methods are not unusual, although I am a bit. Based on the the students experience and ability, or lack thereof, I'll make suggestions about what music to get. Often they already have music that will work, to which I will add developemental studies of various sorts. For example, I like Bartok's Mikrocosmos which he wrote to teach is nine year old son to play piano. Many things can be learned with no book at all, but reading music is also important. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Music

I start lessons by warming up and doing exercises. For children, I do this in a listen and response setting. Then I will work through school songs or performance pieces, focusing on rhythms first, notes second and musicallity third. These 3 aspects lead to musicial mastery. I finish each lesson with an easy cool down. With in each lesson, I focus on musical styles that the students are interested in and work towards goals that the student set for themelves. Read More