Yes, I teach private lessons! 
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Two of my former high school students, Sayre Weast & Erin Oakes, after a DSU Honor Band concert.
In addition to teaching college flute students at Delta State University, I also enjoy teaching private students of all ages and abilities. I'm always interested in teaching dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic students. 
  • My teaching style is positive and encouraging -- I give very specific and honest feedback. My goal is that students will eventually gain the skills needed to become independent musicians, no matter what their career paths may be.  
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  • Students are expected to be prepared for their lessons, to be open to suggestions, and to be willing to participate in studio activities, including group classes and recitals.
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  • Although students are encouraged to participate in music festivals, honor bands, and other flute activities, I want to stress that I am NOT interested in "cutthroat," competitive students. Students are expected to work hard--and to be supportive and encouraging to each other.
PictureThree of my former students: Jonathan Gore, Simon Shultheis, and Zachary Kellogg, at the Seattle Flute Society Young Members Recital, ca. 2005 or 2006.
FAQs:
Is a university professor is an appropriate teacher for a my young child? 
  • Yes! Before moving to Mississippi, I had a flourishing studio of private flute students in addition to my college students. I still make time for dedicated pre-college students. I love teaching flute, and I love teaching people--from the very first note to further progress as musicians. I've taught all ages, from second grade to age 83. (And...I raised an energetic boy!)
My third grader wants lessons. Is she too small?
  • I have several options to get young flutists playing right away on modified instruments. 
Can I afford lessons?
  • I try to price lessons reasonably for our hardworking Mississippi families. Please contact me and we'll see what's best for you. ​
My busy child is in many activities. How about lessons every other week? 
  • I'm happy to work with adult or out-of-town students on an irregular basis, but for students up through 18, I do not offer twice-monthly lessons. Students need consistent instruction and regular practice in order to achieve success. It is far better to take a 30 minute lesson each week than to take a 60 minute lesson twice each month.
What else? 
  • I'm also available for clinics, masterclasses, and chamber music and/or flute choir coaching.