What I Can Offer Students

  • A supportive, safe, and enjoyable learning environment for students of all ages and levels-including young beginners (ages 5+), students in school, and adults
  • A well-rounded musical education-flute playing skills (posture, breathing, sound, technique, expression), musical knowledge (theory, history), life skills (creativity, problem solving, self-discipline, organization); an individualized course of study for each student
  • Free consultation and one free 30 minute trial lesson
  • Location and format flexibility-can teach at my home studio or online; lesson durations of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour
  • Competition and audition preparation-my students have been accepted to district and all-state bands and have successfully auditioned to art schools, among other competitions
  • Knowledge of healthy playing-injury prevention
  • Knowledge of both Baroque and contemporary music and styles
  • Flute family instruction-piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, and Baroque flute can be taught in addition to concert flute
  • At least one student performance opportunity a year
  • Access to masterclasses, ensembles, and other learning opportunities-as president of the Savannah Area Flute Association, I work to ensure that guest artists come and classes are held to teach local flutists; students are also eligible to join the flute choir.  I also teach an optional weekly virtual group class for intermediate+ students.
  • Piano accompaniment-I can accompany beginning students on piano for their solo music
  • Emergency Repair-I can fix some emergency problems on students’ instruments should the need arise.
  • Open communication-for school-aged students, parent-teacher conferences at any point if requested
  • Quick communication-guaranteed to respond to any email, phone call, or text, within 24 hours
  • Organization-scheduling and payments handled in a professional manner
  • My education and experience-private and college teaching experience to students of all ages and abilities, 20 years performing experience, a B.A. and M.M. in flute performance.