Cassie OHanlon Flute
About
Hi there! I've been playing flute for over 20 years and I'm crazy enthusiastic about teaching new musicians to love it as much as I do! In lessons with me, we will be a little silly. I like to play games and laugh and make music a fun experience for everyone. Don't get me wrong - we do work hard and we reach goals like it's no one's business. Not only do you get to learn the fundamentals of playing flute, but I also integrate music theory training and music history into lessons. We work in a mindful way, incorporating body learning and mindfulness into lessons so we can take away valuable life skills, including injury prevention, mindful observation, confidence building, and stress management. I'm super excited to meet you! Send me a message!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our first lesson will be a little playing and a little talking. We talk about your goals, your past experiences, and why you're here. What you want is hugely important to this process. This way I can tailor your curriculum to your needs specifically rather than just using a premade template that works well for someone else. Once we've decided on some goals, then we will do some playing and work on some immediate changes we can make to improve your playing.
Depending on your level of playing, I typically like to assign a warm-up, a technical exercise, a scale, and one repertoire piece to start.
Working together is key - we are partners in your musical journey, so practice is important. We do work with practice logs, but they aren't graded and we talk through how much you should be practicing per day in order to improve.
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask questions! Make sure the teacher is going to work well for YOUR style of learning. There truly is a teacher out there for everyone and I believe that if you ask the right questions, you can find them.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Ask yourself, how do I learn best? Ask yourself in what situations have you thrived and worked the hardest in the past? What were those teachers doing that inspired you? Ask what your goals are for music - is it going to be a fun hobby or do you plan on pursuing a career? Ask yourself how much time you have to practice in a given day or week?