Private Flute Lessons - All Levels
Welcome to Lauren Sanders Flute Studio! Weekly flute lessons are tailored to your learning style and personal goals. You will gain the tools from music fundamentals to express yourself as a musical artist! 🎶🎨✨
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
Between lessons, students are expected to practice each day. The amount of practice and homework assigned depends on the student's age, skill level, and personal goals. Life happens, so I am very understanding when families go on vacation or if a student has a lot of other homework to focus on. We will communicate and create a plan to suite your schedule and goals. Practice assignments will be explained at the end of each lesson. We will also go over how to practice, and ways to keep it fun and engaging. The lessons are still valuable and the students will still progress even if they don't practice outside of the lesson time, but it is recommended because they will progress much faster if they do.Assessment
I do not typically offer written assessments for private lessons, but I do have ways to gauge progress with students. Some of these are optional, but can be motivating and fun if you do decided to take advantage of them. Ways to track lesson progress: ✏️ The materials being covered and a student's progress through their book or repertoire. ✏️ Engaging practice tracking sheets that I provide. ✏️ Virtual recitals provide the opportunity to celebrate what you've learned by sharing your music with other flutists in the studio!Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: In my teaching, I tailor each lesson to my students’ interests and passions, frequently referencing experiences they may have had or things they love, since music is an expression of life itself. Students are encouraged to draw upon visual imagery, and merge classical fundamental music training with creativity and fun. I have had students come up with stories or draw pictures relating to the pieces they play. This helps them engage with their music in new ways and truly listen. I love seeing my students light up with creativity as they find freedom in expression and unlimited possibilities! 🙌 HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL GET: ✨ Creatively personalized one-on-one weekly lesson times that are tailored to help you meet your individual goals and find your voice. ✨ Recommended lesson books and materials to expand your repertoire and explore new music. ✨ Master classes to learn more about flute-specific topics and connect with other flutists within the studio community. ✨ Performance opportunities to practice sharing the joy of music with others. ✨ Access to your very own flute cheerleader and support throughout the week. I'm here for any questions you may have during your practice sessions! IN LESSONS WE WILL: Practice flute fundamentals to have all the tools to fully express yourself and the music. 🎼 Learn a variety of repertoire to keep things fresh and explore different styles. 🎼 Play pieces that YOU'RE excited about. 🎼 Learn the music theory and music history related to the repertoire being learned for deeper meaning. 🎼 Gain confidence in your abilities and foster a positive growth mindset that will cary you far. 🎼 Develop skills of mental preparation for performances and auditions to help with nerves. 🎼 Use practice games so you can learn even the most difficult passages. 🎼 Create realistic plans to make your dreams a reality. LESSON DURATION: I recommend 30 minute weekly lessons for beginners, although this will also benefit students of all levels. If you are intermediate or advanced, I recommend taking a 60 minute weekly lesson so we can cover even more curriculum in each lesson. I'm happy to help assess which lesson duration would be the best fit for you and to find a weekly lesson time that fits your schedule! REVIEWS: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "I definitely could not have ended up with a better teacher. Under Lauren’s lessons, I grew so much as a musician and it was obvious to people who heard me play often. My band director told me several times that whatever my flute teacher was doing, to tell her to keep doing it. I genuinely believe that I am where I am as a musician today because of the help and guidance that Lauren showed me. She is patient, understanding, and caring. I look forward to my lessons every single week and am always disappointed if we are unable to have a lesson for whatever reason. With Lauren, I learned the hardest music I have ever played and got an excellent rating on it, got into three honors groups, and learned to play beautifully on the flute. She also taught me to be confident in my ability.” - Caitlin K., flute student ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “Lauren's instruction has done incredible things for our daughter’s flute skills. In only 4 months, the improvements we have heard in tone quality, breath control, and technique have been fantastic. Recently our daughter was playing a solo for a band clinician and he specifically complemented her skills and tone quality. While practice does make a difference, Lauren's high quality instruction has taken our daughter’s skills far beyond what they would have been without her expertise. Lauren is both a skillful flautist and positively motivating instructor. She instills confidence in her students and their abilities as players that is evident in their performances. We are grateful for Lauren's skillful instruction and positive influence on our daughter’s experience with music." - Lisa M., flute mom
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
You do not need any previous musical knowledge or experience to join this class. I can also help guide you through instrument, sheet music, and supply recommendations for the course when we meet.
Supply List
Flute Etude Book Solo Book or Piece Music staff notebook (manuscript paper) Pencil You do not need to have any of these materials for your first lesson. I am happy to help guide you through the process of obtaining an instrument and all of these materials.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Depending on the students age and skill level, there are a variety of music books and pieces that I may assign the student to learn. The purchase and acquiring of sheet music is the responsibility of the family. I will provide the link for parental review and purchase.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My degrees:
Master of Music in Flute Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Flute Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
I have years of flute teaching experience both privately and in the public school classroom setting. I am excited to be offering my teaching on Outschool now as well! 👩🏼🏫
Outside of teaching, I regularly perform for different gigs in the city that I am currently living in and have a flute/cello duo with my husband. 🎻
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$36
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18