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Instructor since August 2025
Flute, Piano, and Clarinet for Beginning to Intermediate Students
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From 30.41 € /h
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I love seeing my students grow in their confidence as their instrumental skill progresses. I would be overjoyed to help you on the journey. You will be offered materials free of charge. All I ask is that you come to the lesson with a willingness to learn.
Extra information
Have a pencil handy and access to either view the materials sent, buy your own copy, or to print them.
Location
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Online from United States
About Me
I emphasize the structure of my lessons to be as low stakes as possible.

Any mistakes or whoopsies along the way are acknowledged as part of the learning process.

Materials will be provided free of charge, as long as the student comes with a self motivation and want to learn.

With beginners, I tend to focus on method books and slowly start to supplement in the students choice of music (jazz, classical, pop, rock, etc.)

With intermediate students, I start to go from method books and have a more even split between those and repertoire.

With advanced students, I tend to focus on repertoire, tone development, instrumental technique, and overall musicianship.
Education
I am pursuing an Instrumental Education degree and Flute Performance degree at Millikin University.
I am currently a junior and will be going on to receive my graduate degree in Flute Performance.
Experience / Qualifications
I have taught flute and piano in music schools for 5 years.
I have taught clarinet privately out of my own home and through schools.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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