I work extensively with school-age students, helping young musicians build strong technique, confidence, and musicianship – while discovering what’s possible when they take their playing seriously and enjoy the process. Students don’t just achieve their goals; they cultivate confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm along the way.
A Complete Musical Growth Experience
Lessons go beyond a weekly slot on the calendar – they’re part of a fuller program built around real progress and connection:
- Personalized instruction, scaled to each student’s level – from building a strong foundation to intensive audition and ensemble preparation
- Regular group workshops and meet-ups, turning individual practice into shared momentum and building lasting friendships along the way
- Performance as a progression – students build confidence step by step, from supportive community outreach settings to the spring studio recital
- A personalized resource package, curated to each student’s specific goals and next steps
My students discover:
- More confidence and enthusiasm as their skills grow
- A coach who challenges them to reach their full potential
- Greater artistry and self-expression through music
- Someone on their team, invested in music that excites them
- A deepening love of playing
Goals and experiences my students take on, with support:
Performance & Competition
- Recital and outreach performances
- Local and regional competitions
- District and State Solo & Ensemble Festival
- Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention events and competitions
Auditions & Advanced Ensembles
- All-County/Honors Band auditions
- All-State Band and Orchestra auditions
- Youth orchestra programs and flute choirs
- Summer music camps
- College and music school auditions
Enrichment
- Chamber music
- Masterclasses
- Flute Society of Washington events
- And more!
My most advanced students – currently including both dedicated high schoolers and accomplished adult flutists – may be invited to join the Washington Flute Ensemble, a select performing group that develops chamber music skills, fosters leadership, and builds artistic confidence – participation that also adds meaningful weight to college applications as evidence of high-level collaboration.
Flute-a-rama Summer Camp
I co-direct Flute-a-rama, a summer flute camp in Takoma Park, MD, where middle- and high-school flutists spend an immersive week developing leadership, ensemble skills, and a lifelong love of music through group classes, ensemble playing, creative activities, and performance.
I also teach a Yoga for Flutists class at camp, bringing in pre-performance relaxation and visualization techniques to help students feel calm and ready to perform.
Beyond the music, campers build real friendships – many students come back year after year, and camp is often where flutists from different schools first connect with a community of peers who share their passion.
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