About
My lessons allows students to thrive in the enjoyable teaching environment I create. Not only do the students develop their skills through the professional advice as a flute teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience but I also encourage to show their creativity and their own artistic character by choosing the music that they love.
Nothing makes me happier than being able to teach students and help them become better at playing the flute and understanding the music they are spreading to others. I love helping my students achieve more and iinspiring and stimulating them to become better musicians through regular practice and a sense of independence. My goal has always been to be a facilitator in my students’ journeys to success and hopefully to encourage them to fall in love with the flute just like I did at a very young age.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My goals for my flute students are:
- Improve tone, fingering, breath control, technique, and musicality
- Become proficient in music theory (notes, rhythms, etc.)
- Develop a practice routine and stick to it
- Gain a basic understanding of music history and how it effects performance
- Learn to be a good ensemble member
- Learn a wide variety of repertoire
- Learn to overcome performance anxiety and enjoy the act of performing for others
- Enjoy making music, engage with music outside lessons, and develop a lifelong love of music!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
M.M. (Masters of Music) in Flute Performance - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Flute Performance - University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo
How did you get started teaching?
I first taught part-time Flute, Piano and Solfeggio at music schools while I was in college. After I finished my Bachelor's degree in flute performance, I taught full-time at Lorec Antoni music school. At the same time I was the principal flute at the City Symphonic Orchestra - Modus, where I played as an orchestra member as well as a soloist. I also taught private flute and piano lessons to beginner and advanced students.
In 2003 my family and I moved to Africa, Zambia specifically, were I continued teaching private flute lessons. I was very involved with the Lusaka music community, were I performed every month as a soloist as well as part of the chamber orchestra. After four years I moved to Uganda, were I continued my journey teaching and performing. In Kampala I started working part time as an assistant music teacher and flute teacher at the International School of Uganda. At the same time I started teaching flute at the Africa Institute of Music, were I was the Head of the Woodwind Department. I played as principal flute at the Kampala Philharmonic Orchestra with local as well as well-known conductors from the UK. I also held fundraising concerts for a local music school.
What types of students have you worked with?
I teach all levels, beginer, intermadiet, advanced and all ages.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Currently, I teach and perform as a freelancer in the Baltimore and DC area. I teach at my studio and online. I am an active flutist as I perform with the BPO on a regular basis and other orchestras in the area.