LESSONS
Why music lessons are important:
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Hand-Eye Coordination: Learning a musical instrument increases a student’s brain activity connecting the hands, fingers and eyes to perform at accurate speeds.
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Teamwork: students learn to collaborate, listen and respect one another in order to create beautiful music in a group setting.
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Self-esteem: Builds confidence amongst the students, which decreases the likelihood of severe depression and anxiety related issues.
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Memory Processing: students exercise the importance of memory retention, which is important in everyday living.
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Problem Solving Skills: A student will have the ability to diagnose and fix certain musical problems. They will also comprehend and interpret other musical ideas and styles.
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Higher Academic Results: Students in music lessons perform significantly higher in other academic disciplines.
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Self-discipline: Hard work and patience is a must for any music lesson student. It helps prepare them for rigorous tasks given from the real world of music and other career paths.
Rates
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Private Instruction: $100 per hour
Notable Student Achievements
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SCSBOA Honor Band 1st Chair (Principal Flute)
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California All State Honor Band
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King Karl King Honor Band 1st Chair (Principal Flute)
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Sousa Honor Band 1st Chair (Principal Flute)
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Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra 1st Chair (Principal Flute)
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San Diego Flute Guild Competition 3rd Place
What to Expect from Lessons
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Private One-on-One Instruction – Focused on individual growth and artistry.
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Recorded Lessons – Students receive recordings for review and self-improvement.
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Sheet Music Provided – Most necessary materials are included.
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Music Theory Integration – Essential for developing well-rounded musicianship.
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Weekly Video Submissions – Encourages accountability, consistency, and progress between lessons.
What I Expect from Students
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Honest Effort – A genuine commitment to growth.
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Self-Motivation – Progress must come from the student’s own desire, not external pressure.
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Consistency – Regular practice and preparation for each lesson.
I work with students who are driven to achieve excellence and who approach their craft with seriousness and respect.
Audition Requirements
***Video submission is recorded in one take***
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Ages 5-8 (Please Contact Me)
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Ages 9-11
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All 12 Major Scales (One Octave, any articulation)
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Ages 11-13
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All 12 Major Scales at Quarter Note= 80 (One Octave, any articulation)
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Chromatic Scale from Low C to High C (Three Octaves Full Standard Range)
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Ages 14-16
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All 12 Major Scales at Eighth Notes= 80 (Two Octaves, any articulation)
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All 12 natural minor scales at Eighth Notes= 80 (Two Octaves, any articulation)
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All 12 harmonic minor scales at Eighth Notes= 80 (Two Octaves, any articulation)
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All 12 melodic minor scales at Eighth Notes= 80 (Two Octaves, any articulation)
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Contact
If you are interested in studying with me, please feel free to reach out!