I specialize in teaching children grades 3–6, ages 8–12.

While I have been teaching flute for all ages and levels since 1999, a few years back, I decided to shift my focus and specialize in teaching children in grades 3–6, ages 8–12. Unlike teenagers, adults, and very young children, during middle childhood, your child most likely also needs:

• To be introduced to music in a positive way, where they can find and unveil their musical talent
• A focus on fundamentals taught in an encouraging and fun way
• To develop personal skills using music as a vehicle. This includes learning about responsibility,
  commitment, discipline, focus, time management, patience, learning to express themselves.

In addition to developing my musical performance and pedagogy techniques for middle aged children, I am continuously researching the mental and social development milestones that organizations like the CDC recommends for middle childhood. By aligning my flute teaching with these milestones, I can help prepare your child for adolescence, boost their confidence, teach them to set and reach achievable goals, and develop patience.

Encouraging Parent-Student Collaboration to Maximize Learning

My teaching system involves parents in the child’s learning process, to maximize their musical and personal development. Part of this system includes::

• Listening to flute music together or separately and have a discussion about what was cool about this piece.
• Memorizing notes and fingerings by testing your child using flashcards
• Doing breathing exercises together before each practice session
• Using the detailed practice instructions I provide each week to help the child see demonstrable progress

I have a Doctorate in Music from Boston University

I graduated with the highest degree in music, a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Flute Performance from Boston University. In addition to teaching 30 students per semester, I regularly give solo concerts and perform in chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras. I believe it is important that children ages 8-12 study with a performing artist because it gives students inspiration, motivates them to work harder at the flute, and helps them to set goals for how good they want to be at the flute. Read my bio below.

Studying with Me is Risk Free (Money-Back Guarantee)

I may be the only flute teacher in Boston that offers a 100% money-back guarantee, which you can read about on any of my Lesson Packages. I believe that the student and teacher must have mutual understanding about expectations and goals for each lesson, and parents are sometimes concerned about this fit. I do not take every student that comes to my studio, as this fit is critical, and I want the families that approach me for lessons to realize they can try my studio out risk-free.