Lessons

I am currently accepting new flute, oboe, and reedmaking students! I teach from my home in Los Alamitos, California. I have several evening and weekend time slots available.

I am experienced in teaching all levels of playing abilities and all ages. I strive to make lessons fun and motivating. Topics covered may include, as appropriate:

  • Playing techniques (posture, fingerings, breathing, embouchure, tongue, etc.)
  • Tone quality and vibrato
  • Pitch and tuning
  • Beat and rhythm, musical counting
  • Ear training, critical listening
  • Practicing and focus techniques
  • Music reading/sightreading
  • Musical interpretation and phrasing
  • Music theory and history
  • Solo, chamber, and ensemble repertoire
  • Scales, exercises, warm-ups, and etudes
  • Instrument care
  • Reed adjustment
My rate for lessons is currently $30 per hour. Please contact me to schedule.