I'm not teaching much these days.  My dog does NOT like visitors.  Driving to students' homes wastes too much time in traffic.  I've taught online via Zoom.  It's not ideal, but I've made it work.  Lessons through Zoom require a computer with internet access, a webcam and a microphone.  Many computers have these devices built in.  Plugging into an ethernet cable provides the strongest connection.  Second choice is being located physically close to the router.  Using "original sound for musicians" is a must.  More information about Zoom at www.zoom.us.

**Every student should have a metronome.**
The teaching studio is flexible and adult students are encouraged.  Lessons can be weekly, short term, or coaching as needed.  My goal is to help students become as independent as possible.  We will discuss practice techniques and available resources.  Duets are an important part of my process.  They teach steadiness and listening in a way solo practice never will.  There is a playlist of duet videos below for that purpose.  It is available to everyone.

Flute lessons can start with any method book(s) you own and build from there.  Each program of study will be tailored to the student's needs and goals.  This can mean band music, audition preparation, or simply music for fun.  Music fits into everyone's life differently and all are valid perspectives.  My job is to meet you at your skill level and help guide you in the direction you want to go - whether that is the stage or the comfort of your own home.

Flute Lessons Age: middle school to adult Band music - audition prep - hobbyist $50 - 1 hour $37.50 - 45 min $25 - 30 min (minimum) Practice slow things fast to understand phrasing. Practice fast things slow for technique & accuracy.   Resources: Flute Scales  Scales in Thirds ~ Recommendations ~ Rubank Elementary to Advanced books Etude books: Cavally, Moyse Trevor Wye Practice Books (all)

Tin Whistle (in D) Age: middle school to adult NO experience required $35 - 1 hour $30 - 45 min $25 - 30 min (minimum)*   Playing the tin whistle is easy.  Playing it well is not. ~ No Text Required, but these are useful ~ "The Complete Irish Tinwhistle Tunebook" by McCullough with CDs "The Clarke Tin Whistle" by Bill Ochs with CD "The Tin Whistle Book" by Tom Maguire *$25 is the minimum fee for any lesson regardless of instrument

"Never get one of those cheap tin whistles.  It leads to much harder drugs like pipes & flutes."  –Unknown