I teach year-round. Successful students approach their flute study as they would any life skill and work continuously toward their personal best. In fact, lessons taken during summer break often provide the best opportunity for skill strengthening or tackling new challenges. Recognizing that there are additional priorities during the school year, though, I typically teach 30 minute lessons for younger students. Sixty minute lessons are encouraged for high school students, as their music is typically more difficult.

Lessons typical cover a wide range of topics, depending on each student’s goals and areas for improvement. Possibilities include:
● Tone
● Technique
● Intonation
● Musicality
I always choose pieces for students to develop their skills. Of course, I’m always happy to help with anything the student wants to work on.

I encourage students to audition for District honor band, All State band and area youth ensembles. Many of my current and former students have won auditions to participate in these prestigious groups, as well as holding high chairs in their high school bands.  Several of my students have gone on to become music majors in college and now have successful careers as musicians.

My StartRight program focuses on building a great foundation for new flute players. Together, we'll work on defining goals that will ensure success and build confidence. We'll develop the basic instrument techniques that a flute player needs and progress through foundational exercises.

Auditions can be stressful - my KickStart bootcamp will prepare you to play your best when it counts the most. From selecting the perfect audition piece to highlight your strengths, through targeted practice to smooth out the rough spots, and with simulated auditions so that there are no surprises, you'll be ready to knock the judges' socks off. But there's so much more that can set the stage for you:
● A "What Not to Wear" discussion
● Audition etiquette coaching and best practices tips and tricks
● Mini-recitals (small peergroup performances)
● Full recitals (performances for parents and peers)

It’s likely that at some point you’ll need to invest in a new or additional instrument. I can help make that decision easier. Here’s how:
● Developing a list of improvements
● Targeting manufacturers and levels
● Play-testing a select group of possibilities

Headed to college? Competition is fierce, schedules are rigorous, and the pace never lets up. Let me help with everything you need to start strong.
● Audition tune-ups
● Skill strengthening
● Navigating the flute repertoire and selecting the right pieces for recitals, auditions, and recordings.