I love music and I especially love playing the flute! It is my desire as a teacher to instill that love in my students. My approach is positive, encouraging, and individually tailored to each student. I enjoy working with flutists of all ages, at all levels. As a certified Suzuki flute instructor, my teaching style is a blend of both the traditional and the Suzuki methods.
Although I love to start the young beginners on their musical journey, I also enjoy working with the more advanced high school and college students, adults as beginners, or those adults wishing to take up where they left off years ago. I am primarily a "classical" musician, and my teaching reflects that. My experience with performance and competitions gives me added insight in preparing young flutists for recitals, competitions and auditions.
Please Note: All flute lessons are currently being offered online via Zoom, Skype and Facebook. While it is a different experience connecting with my students in this manner, I am finding that it opens up new lines of communication and offers a fresh perspective. When the current situation with Covid-19 is resolved, I will return to teaching on Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor and Langley) and at Kennelly Keys Music In Anacortes, but I will continue to offer online flute lessons to those who prefer it or are unable to travel to one of the studios.