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Learn to play the flute
Private lessons

Weekly individual private lessons include sight-reading, technical exercises, scales, and solo repertoire tailored to each student's individual needs. 

Beginner

Never picked up the flute before?

It's almost never too early or too late to learn to play the flute! I have taught beginners from age 7 through adult. Lesson time is spent establishing a solid foundation in tone production, posture, breathing, and basic musical skills such as counting and note reading. Solo repertoire and technical exercises will be selected from standard flute pedagogy books such as works by Trevor Wye and Louis Moyse. If the student is also in his/her school's band, I will reserve a few minutes at the end of each lesson to answer any questions about band music. Students will also participate in an annual recital.

 

Recommended lesson length: 30 minutes weekly.

Intermediate

Been playing for a few years?

Whether you're a young student working your way through the ranks of your school's band program, or an adult amateur looking to continue honing your skills, lessons continue improving technique already established. We will focus on developing good practice habits and self-assessment skills, proper technique and tone development, and musicality through pedagogically-appropriate etudes and solo repertoire. Students  participate in an annual recital, and are encouraged to participate in their school's solo & ensemble festivals, The Chicago Flute Club's competition, and prepare for the ILMEA audition.

 

Recommended lesson length: 30 or 45 minutes weekly.

Advanced

Ready to take on the world?

Maybe you are a high school student with a high level of commitment, eager to participate in competitions or compete for first chair. Maybe you are thinking of being a music major in college. Maybe being the best high school flutist you can be is your goal before pursuing the career you choose. I can tailor lessons to help you meet your goals, whether it's preparing for college auditions, regional competitions and festivals, or competing for first chair in your band. Students  participate in an annual recital, and are encouraged to participate in their school's solo & ensemble festivals, The Chicago Flute Club's competition, and prepare for the ILMEA audition.

 

Recommended lesson length: 45-60 minutes weekly depending on the student's goals.

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Online
Lessons
Remote Learning?

While in-person lessons are best, sometimes illness, distance, or weather prevents us from meeting in the same room. I offer lessons for all levels remotely as well, via video conferencing apps Zoom and Google Meet.

Group learning:
            Community Flute Circle

Adult
Enrichment

Our monthly community flute circle is the perfect way to continue growing your skills and staying connected to music as an adult. With engaging instruction and a welcoming environment, you'll develop your talents alongside others who share your passion. Join us and discover the transformative power of making music in a supportive community!

We welcome all skill levels. Enrollment is free of charge and no commitment is necessary. Come as often as you like. We meet once a month in Highland Park, IL.

Please fill out this form if you'd like to attend!

  • I recommend in-person learning whenever possible. This way I can address posture, embouchure, and tone. We also need the ability to play together in real time with no digital time lag to best address rhythm issues.

  • We do not wear masks while playing flute. Typical "flute masks" do more to impede playing than they do to prevent the spread of infection. I need to see your embouchure to address any problems with tone production.

  • Your health history is your private business, and so is mine. I will not ask for your temperature or immunization/illness history.

  • I trust you to stay home if you have a contagious illness, and you can trust me to cancel in-person activities if anyone in my household is ill.

Health
Policy
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In-person flute lessons with me are easily accessible to those in Highland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Glencoe,

Kenilworth, Winnetka, Wilmette, Northbrook, Northfield, Lake County, Chicago, northern Cook County Illinois

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