Georgia Flute Academy

Hi! I'm Katherine! I am a flutist, professor, pre-college flute teacher, curriculum writer, clinician, and speaker living in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Other than playing the flute and enjoying my career in music, I'm really into dogs, cooking, travel, and making lists. I love organization, planning, reading, and writing but not so much arithmetic. I leave the math to my brilliant husband who is basically a human calculator. Armed with my flute, sheepdog, family, friends, and laptop, I enjoy my rich life as a flutist, teacher, speaker, writer, chef, dog mom, entrepreneur, and volunteer. Read my full bio at katherineisbillemeneth.com

I make lessons as much fun and informative as possible. My personal goal for students is to feel comfortable and receptive to information during lessons. I expect students to practice daily so that we can achieve as much as possible during each lesson. I have also found that by holding students to high expectations from the beginning, they will excel much faster and flute lessons become even more rewarding. Even though I keep standards high, flute lessons are always fun and entertaining (often making use of a rubber chicken and a pair of wax lips). Students should be ready to work hard.

I especially enjoy serving as a mentor to students. Music lessons provide a gateway to personal development by having someone to work with each week who holds you accountable for not only your lesson material, but also for school work or social obligations. I talk with students about their lives at school, home, and their future endeavors and provide them with an open and nonjudgemental ear when needed.

Adult students can expect to be challenged to the extent they desire and be supported by their peers in the studio. Adults participate in studio recitals, chamber music, and social functions and are encouraged to perform in community bands and orchestra.