1:1 Private Flute or Piccolo Lessons - 30 Minutes
Nurture your child's love for music with these 30 minute private flute lessons, fostering discipline, focus, and creativity along the way!
Music with Miss Suzanne
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. To maximize the value of these lessons, it's important for learners to engage in consistent practice. Ideally, daily practice is encouraged, but I understand that each learner's schedule and lifestyle are unique. Together, we will collaborate to craft a practice routine that aligns with your schedule. This approach ensures that your practice routine remains both enjoyable and effective.Assessment
I primarily assess learners through observation, carefully monitoring their progress. Occasionally, we may incorporate digital assessment tools like fillable PDF worksheets and Boom Cards to gauge musical literacy, including note and rhythm reading abilities.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
In these private one-on-one flute lessons, I am fully committed to helping you achieve confidence with your flute playing! The flute is a beautiful instrument but it can be challenging for learners to master the fundamentals necessary to take your playing to the next level. In these lessons, I'll guide you every step of the way with personalized instruction tailored to helping you achieve your musical goals. You'll see faster progress, improved tone, advancement in technique and gain a deeper appreciation for music in the process. 🍎 Topics Covered: -Embouchure & Aperture Technique and Refinement -Hand Position -Proper Breathing (diaphragmatic intercostal breathing technique) -Playing Posture (both seated and standing) -Articulation -Playing Stability and Intonation -Musical Literacy (notation & rhythm reading) -Performance Skills -Sight Reading Skills 🎶 Class Structure: These are 30 minute, ongoing private 1:1 flute lessons. You will receive personalized guidance and instruction based on your needs and musical goals. 🍏 How I Will Teach: I will teach according to your unique needs and musical goals! During the first lesson, I will spend some time learning about your background, prior musical experience (if applicable) and determining your overall goals for lessons. After our initial lesson, I will structure our subsequent lessons to prioritize your goals and needs. Everyone is a little bit different. Some learners want to grow quickly and seek a rigid and structured approach while others are focused on keeping things laid back, easy and fun! Wherever you fall on the spectrum is fine, but I will typically spend some time getting to know you in order to determine how to serve you best! 👩🏼🏫 Teaching Style: My dedication to my private students is unwavering and I enjoy building lasting bonds with them! As a teacher, I have often been described as "passionate", "caring" and "tech-savvy" by parents, students and administrators. While I enjoy creating structured lesson plans, I tend to embrace organic learning moments as they arise. 🙋🏽 Learner Interaction: Since these are private 1:1 lessons, you will receive complete one-one-one attention where I'll address your strengths and weaknesses with the overall goal of helping you become the best player you can be! 🧠 Required Experience or Knowledge: No prior musical or playing experience is required for these lessons and beginners are warmly welcomed. If you have prior experience, I'll build upon your existing knowledge to help you reach new heights in your flute-playing journey.
Learning Goals
1. Learners will improve their tone production and sound on the flute through embouchure and aperture refinement, stability exercises and eventually through advanced playing techniques such as vibrato exercises, buzzing, and harmonics.
2. Learners will develop their breath support using diaphragmatic intercostal breathing techniques and finger breath exercises to sustain their flute sound.
3. Learners will develop consistent and effective practice routines that aligns with their schedules and lifestyle.
4. Learners will develop relaxed and tension-free playing technique through refinement of posture and hand positioning.
5. Learners will develop strategies for playing technical passages cleanly with correct fingerings and intonation.
6. Learners will strengthen their musical literacy and sight-reading abilities. They will receive instruction in reading rhythms and notation, as well as grasping essential music theory concepts.
7. Learners will develop self-assuredness and expressiveness in their performance skills, enhancing their ability to convey emotion and musicality through their flute playing.
Other Details
Learning Needs
All learners welcome! I am a neurodivergent learner myself and I have experience accommodating and modifying instruction for learners who have special needs 🙂
Supply List
1. Quality, Well-Maintained Flute (Please contact me for recommendations before making a purchase!) 2. Books (to be recommended by instructor) 3. Flute Cleaning Rod (Preferable wooden or plastic) 4. Interior Cleaning Swab (silk or cotton, NO microfiber please!) 5. Coffee Stirrer 6. Tuner or Tuner App (message me for more information!) 7. Metronome or Metronome App (message me for more information!) 8. Any audition, repertoire or band music you'd like to work on in lessons!
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2023
5.0
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
As your teacher, I bring over two decades of professional flute-playing experience to our private lessons. I obtained my B.A. in music education from Kean University and have my standard license in K-12 music education. For the past decade, I have dedicated myself to teaching music, both within public school systems and through private instruction.
Throughout my teaching career, I have had the privilege of directing various ensembles, including school bands. This experience has provided me with insights into the curricula and requirements essential for young musicians to excel. Additionally, I am well-versed in preparing students for auditions, helping them secure solos and placement in advanced ensembles. My mission is to empower learners with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18
