My Rates
0
Recitals Held
In-house Studio Performance every December
Available Discounts
Discounts are offered when students choose 45 minutes over 30, or 60 minutes over 45. Family discou
In-Home Lessons?
No
Education & Training
Education ? Bachelor of Music in flute performance; minor in clarinet performance Susquehanna University (2001) Teachers: Mary Hannigan and Linda Kirkpatrick ? Master of Arts in musicology; minor in flute performance Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (2003) Teacher: Kate Lukas ? Master of Music in music therapy Illinois State University (2006) Studio Teaching (IL, IN, MD, PA, VA; 1996 ? present) ? Flute/piccolo lessons to elementary, middle and high school students ? Clarinet lessons to middle and high school stude
Honors & Awards
? Special awards
Performance Experience
Performance (IL, IN, MD, NJ, PA, VA; 1994 ? present) ? Symphonic bands, wind ensembles, chamber and symphony orchestras, woodwind and mixed chamber ensembles, pit orchestras ? Freelance professional flutist ? Solo performances, including: Full recitals (Susquehanna University [SU]: 1999, 2000; Indiana University [IU]: 2002, 2003) Concerto Competition Winner (SU, 2001) ? Special awards Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet Award (2001) Award for Excellence as the Principal Flautist of the SU Symphonic Band (2001)
Teaching Location
Three Keys Music Studio located in my home in the Dulles Greene Apartment Complex Herndon, VA 2255 Astoria Circle is not visible from the parking lot, but 2253 is. Park near 2253, then walk around the back of the building. You will see 2255 on the
Years Teaching
12
Rate Time Period
per Half Hour
Other Rate Information
lessons are offered at 30, 45 and 60 minute slots rates vary with level
References Available?
Yes
MTNA Certified?
No
Personal Statement
Mission statement: To help each student become a creative, self-confident and responsible musician while performing and having fun. Goals: Practice: ? Beginner: o 20 minutes daily o Practice log ? Intermediate: o At least 20-30 minutes daily o At the end of each week, write down average practice time per day ? Advanced: o At least 30 minutes daily, with additional practice time as needed to meet specific goals o At the end of each week, write down average practice time per day Performance: ? Perform at least once every year ? Improve confidence and composure with each performance Music Theory: ? Learn music theory at a level consistent with performance capabilities Performance Class: ? Learn from peers as well as teacher ? Listen to music actively and critically ? Give and receive constructive criticism ? Become comfortable playing in front of a group
Newsletter?
Yes
Teacher Type
Individual
Styles Taught
Classical
Levels Taught
Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate