Will Adams

I am a professional flutist with a Master's in Music degree from UCLA and over 10 years of teaching experience. I am delighted to offer flute lessons, music theory and aural skills training, and chamber music coachings to all levels and ages.

I find teaching to be a joyful, soul-filling way to engage with the community around me. I love helping students solve problems and achieve their musical goals, whether that’s playing a favorite tune or conquering an avant-garde piece! As for my teaching philosophy, I believe that “students do well when they can” (Ross Greene). While every student learns differently and faces different systemic obstacles, one thing that benefits all students is a space where mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, vulnerability is welcomed, and authenticity is honored.

It is my role as a teacher to facilitate an environment in which students feel empowered, safe to experiment, appropriately challenged, and inspired. I do this by giving my students strategies and guidance so that they can successfully navigate obstacles and achieve their musical goals.