My philosophies of teaching:

• Suzuki: Recommended for brand new beginners and the very young learner. This philosophy encompasses the love involved when learning the joy of music through a nurturing environment. The tools of CD’s or tapes for listening are as important as playing the flute. Using the strengths of parental involvement in a positive setting, learning in small steps, repetition, and learning a common set of music will benefit the child. They will learn to be sensitive, to have high values, to be confident and respect the process of learning music.
  
  “Tone has a living soul without form” - Shinichi Suzuki

• Traditional: The “process” of learning to listen and to read music while playing the flute is really the most important part of teaching for me. *I want the student to learn how to play the flute and be good at playing so they can share the joy of music, be creative, build self esteem and a positive self image as a musician, and belong to a valuable community with other musicians. *I prefer to think of the student as my partner in the lesson, and will customize lessons to each student’s needs.
  
  “If music be the food of love, play on” - William Shakespeare