Flute Fun And Excellence
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I enjoy working with flutists at all stages of their careers, whether the joy of discovery for the beginner, or the satisfaction in self-expression and mastery of technique for the advanced player. My teaching has been recognized with the PA Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year award.
I earned Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Flute at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. As a performer, I have performed solo recitals, concerti and as principal flute with a number of orchestras, including 45 year tenure as Principal Flute of the Erie Philharmonic.
While I love performing, the other key to musical happiness in sharing the joy of music with younger students!
Highlights
1 employee
49 years in business
Serves Erie , PA
Payment methods
Cash, Check
Specialties
Students age
6 - 9 years old, 10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older
Student experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 - 2 yrs of formal training, 2 - 4 yrs of formal training, 4+ yrs of formal training
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Musical styles
I can recommend a genre, Rock, Blues, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Country
Student has instrument
Students who have an instrument, Students who plan to buy an instrument, but don't have one yet
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
For brand new players, we work with producing sound on the headjoint first, and developing concepts such as counting rhythm, playing tunes and fun effects on the headjoint.
If you are not a beginner, I will want you to bring to your first lesson music that you have played, or are playing in school, or on your own. We will start with music that you already own, and expand to more titles that will help you.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor and Master degree in Flute Performance, Suzuki Flute training, continuing education in pedagogical knowledge and materials.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$24.00 per thirty minute private lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
My first teaching was at age 14, when my junior high music director recommended that I teach a younger student who needed beginning flute lessons, in the band room after school. I think I was paid 50 cents per lesson by the student- in those days when babysitting rate was typically 35 or 50 cents an hour! I resumed teaching a few students when I was a senior in high school and those lessons took place in my parents’ living room; the students were referred to me by my own flute teacher, Mrs Eagle. I continued teaching a few private students when at Indiana University and when working on my Masters degree I was appointed an Associate Instructor of Flute for the IU Jacobs School of Music. I have taught private flute lessons ever since, to school aged children and teens, to college students, and to adults wishing to improve their skills.
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginners, children, teen and adult.
Students who want help with their school music
Advancing students who love music and wish to excel, join youth orchestra and explore more advanced repertoire.
Summer music camp students
Chamber music student groups (instruments in addition to flute.)
College aged music majors and minors
Returning adult students reviving their skills
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Hearing the youth orchestra’s performance and enjoying the first flute player’s beautifully played solo lines. She has studied with me for three years. The other joy is hearing the progress in one of my eighth grade student’s tone and playing skills!
Services offered
Flute
Music Theory