(919) 967-8379  |  esalexander@nc.rr.com

LOCATION

Open Wings Flute School (Chapel Hill/Durham)

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students

TEACHER STATEMENT

The mission of the Open Wings Flute School is to help children and adults tap into their infinite brilliance and compassion through music. We learn music in the same effortless and joyful way that young ones learn to speak. Every person can learn to play music beautifully.

EDUCATION

BA, Wesleyan University
MME, University of North Texas
Suzuki Teacher Training, East Tennessee State University
Instruction with Toshio Takahashi, creator, along with Shinichi Suzuki, of the Suzuki Flute Method

(919) 535-3186  |  debrabenson@yahoo.com

LOCATION

Home studio in Cary

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students

TEACHER STATEMENT

35 years of private flute instruction experience with students of all ages and abilities. Many of my students have participated in all-district and all-state ensembles and/or have continued their flute studies at the college level.

EDUCATION

B.M. Music Education/Flute, University of Michigan

BACKGROUND

Raleigh Flute Choir 1992-present
Triangle Wind Ensemble, 2009-present

(919) 637-2603  |  billington@jtbmusic.com

LOCATION

Home studio: Off N. Harrison about 1 mile from Cary Academy, Cary.
Burt's Music: corner of Kildaire Farm Road and Cary Parkway, Cary.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students approximately age 9 through adult. Majority of students are middle and high school age.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe in setting musical goals with the student and/or parents and then working with the student to achieve their personal goals. I also believe that music should be fun and I have selected a wide variety of classical and jazz duets that are great fun for students. I also hold a large recital each year so all students who want to perform can do so.

EDUCATION

Early study with Arthur Kitti (retired flute of the Chicago Symphony) followed by Dr. Robert D. Billington (DMA University of Miami).

BACKGROUND

My teaching ability is demonstrated by the All State, All District and All County success of my students on flute and saxophone. My students have been accepted at the music programs at ECU, UNC Wilmington and Berklee College. Between my home studio and Burt's Music, I teach over 40 students (flute, sax, clarinet). I am a member of ASCAP with over 30 original songs and two commercially available CDs produced on home computer. Acceptance and performance at Stephen Preston master classes for Baroque style flute. Ongoing public performance at Giannis & Gaitanos restaurant in Wakefield and the Lotus Leaf Cafe in Cary.

SPECIALTIES

Baroque/Classical period music on flute. Jazz flute performance. Transitioning classical flute players of all levels into improvisational jazz performers. Transitioning flute players of all levels to saxophone or EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument). Placing students in All County, All District and All State competitions.

(919) 782-3914  |  booneme@yahoo.com

BACKGROUND

Assistant Principal flutist of North Carolina Symphony.

(919) 610-1692  |  ruthannemayer@gmail.com

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students; individual or group instruction in flute or recorder
Monday and Tuesday: 4:00 to 7:00; Wednesday and Thursday: 4:00 to 6:00

EDUCATION

B.A. Music Theory, 1980, University of Texas at Dallas.
Graduate work on Master of Music in Flute at Meredith College.

BACKGROUND

Taught Flute, Piano, Recorder, KinderKeys since graduating from UT-D. On faculty at Community Music School 4 years. Directs Youth and Adult Handbells Choirs. Member of: Triangle Recorder Consort, Raleigh Ringers.

(919) 449-4227  |  seb9052@nc.rr.com

LOCATION

Cary

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students

TEACHER STATEMENT

I enjoy teaching students of all levels and ages; I've taught students as young as six and as old as eighty! Lessons are taught in my home studio, which creates a comfortable, easy-going environment for students. I believe in a well-rounded musical education. Lessons focus on tone studies, scales, etudes and other fundamentals, as well as solo repertoire, duets, and sightreading, with some theory and history in the mix, as well, to help the student place what they are playing into a historical and theoretical context. I don't expect my students to all want to be professionals, but I do encourage them to approach their lessons with curiosity and a desire to learn and improve, as well as the realization that improvement takes consistent practice throughout the week. I encourage participation in all-county and all-district auditions as well as other area contests and ensembles. I tailor my lessons to fit the student, and for those considering a musical career, I can offer a more rigorous lesson format. I have a lot of orchestral experience, and am a current substitute with the North Carolina Symphony.

EDUCATION

B.M. in Flute Performance from ECU in December, 1999.
M.M. in Flute Performance from Peabody Conservatory, May 2003.

(615) 424-4582  |  sarahbusman@gmail.com

LOCATION

Woodcroft subdivison, Durham, NC

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new students of all ages!

TEACHER STATEMENT

Flute lessons are the best way to allow each student to grow at an accelerated rate through individual practice and plans tailored to his/her own strengths, weaknesses, and interests. I am always open to using new teaching methods and music to instill a firm background in tone production, technical proficiency, and musical enjoyment!

EDUCATION

B.M. Flute Performance, Middle Tennessee State University
M.M. Flute Performance, Peabody Conservatory of Music

BACKGROUND

I have been teaching private flute lessons to elementary, middle, and high school students for almost ten years. I also taught college students at the Community College of Baltimore County. I have played principal flute with the Baltimore Symphony, the Moscow Ballet pit orchestra, and currently with the Raleigh Civic Symphony. My primary teachers include Deanna Hahn-Little and Emily Skala, however I have performed in masterclasses with Paula Robison, Trevor Wye, Marina Piccinini, and Emmanuel Pahud, among others.

(919) 518-2635  |  pdcherry@bellsouth.net

LOCATION

North Raleigh. I am especially conveniently located for students who attend Leesville Road schools, Ravenscroft Academy, Durant Middle School, West Millbrook Middle, Wakefield, and Wake Forest Schools.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students,from age 10 up, at my home studio.

TEACHER STATEMENT

Lessons cover 4 elements: 1) Warm-ups for tone, finger technique and tonguing; 2) Etudes for learning fingering patterns and tonalities; 3) Solo for musical interpretation and technique; 4) Duets for intonation, sight reading, and FUN!

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Music in Flute, Florida State University
Master of Music Education, Florida State University

BACKGROUND

Teaching Experience at: Jacksonville University (FL), Tennessee Technological University (TN), University of South Dakota (SD), Dordt College (IA), Morningside College (IA), University of Colorado (CO)

Private studio teacher since college graduation Orchestral Experience: Jacksonville Symphony (FL), Indianapolis Symphony (IN), Sioux City Symphony (IA), Raleigh Civic Symphony

Founding member of the Raleigh Woodwind Quartet.

(919) 619-9971 or (215) 609-4960  |  rcabeza@nc.rr.com

LOCATION

Chapel Hill

AVAILABILITY

I am currently taking students of all ages. Individual and group lessons.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I taught flute for more than 30 years in institutions and in my studio. I can also teach in Spanish and Japanese.

EDUCATION

Conservatory of Music, Juan Jose Castro, Argentina
Academia Chigiana, Siena, Italy
Tokyo University of Fine Arts

SPECIALTIES

Suzuki method training

(919) 662-5433 or (315)440-0526  |  Kristin.Elizabeth.Davis@gmail.com

LOCATION

Center Stage Music School: Purser Drive off of Highway 401, Garner

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students Tuesday and Thursday evenings

TEACHER STATEMENT

I use an individualized approach to teach every student. Using a combination of different materials and exercises I strive to promote creative thinking and music appreciation and technique.

EDUCATION

B.M. Ed., Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam
M.S., East Carolina University

(252) 432-9322  |  Lessons@MichelleDunn-BornToFlute.com

LOCATION

North Raleigh

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students.

EDUCATION

Occasional flute studies with Kate Steinbeck, Rhonda Larson, Bradley Garner, Goran Marcusson.

Currently working toward M.A. Ethnomusicology with empasis on world flutes.

B.A. Music, Meredith College.
Additional performance studies at East Carolina University and Old Dominion Universiy.

BACKGROUND

Michelle Dunn has been a classical flutist for 30 years. At the end of only a decade in the world of classical flute, she had the privilege of being included in the premiere performance for a live, international radio broadcast commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voice of America. The concert was heard by nearly 130 million people, simultaneously, around the world. After what seemed the pinnacle of her classical career, Michelle decided to diversify her musical talents and is now a multi-genre flutist/composer, fluent in the areas of classical, rock, jazz, R&B, gospel, folk, and world music. Utilizing both silver and wood flutes, with an array of digital sounds and extended techniques, her fusion of diverse musical styles culminates in a rich electro acoustic sound that has gained popularity in both the classical and non-classical music worlds.

SPECIALTIES

Recording artist, Producer, Composer

World (ethnic/indiginous) flutes, electro-acoustic music with digital effects. Also a piccolo specialist.

(919) 755-2267  |  annedyke@aol.com

LOCATION

Home studio in Raleigh, off Wade Ave
Burt's Music in Cary

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students.

EDUCATION

B.M. Ed., University of NC at Chapel Hill, 1986
M.M. University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign, 1988
D.M. Florida State University, 1998

(919) 426-7878  |  elazaro@gmail.com

LOCATION

Saint Mary's School Community Music Program, Raleigh
Saint Mary's School in Raleigh

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students

TEACHER STATEMENT

I teach because I love connecting to people through music and instilling them with an awe of music. I engage students to develop creatively and encourage them to participate in performance or competitions at a level that is appropriate to their goals. In addition to teaching flute privately since 1997, I've also taught music appreciation at the college level and currently teach early childhood music and movement throughout the Triangle.

EDUCATION

B.M., M.M. in flute performance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Teachers: Philip Dunigan, Pamela Nelson. Masterclass studies with Ransom Wilson, Robert Dick, Angela Jones-Reus, Sandra Miller, Rebecca Troxler, and Laurel Zucker.

BACKGROUND

Member: National Flute Association, American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association

(919)-552-2718  |  juliefrederick1@embarqmail.com

LOCATION

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and THURSDAYS EVENINGS at Cary School of Music 201 W. Chatham Street, Suite 201, Cary, NC 27511, (919) 460-0052. (Currently I have two openings on Tuesdays)

MONDAY EVENINGS at Joyful Sounds Academy of Music, 117 Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, (919) 552-8219.

**Home school students are welcome at both schools for private lessons and flute ensembles.

AVAILABILITY

Please call my home number to check for openings before contacting the appropriate music school to register.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I have been teaching the flute since 1984. I enjoy helping my students work to achieve their goals. We have a studio recital at the end of each school year. I encourage them to audition for local ensembles and contests. I feel it is imporant to let students work at their own pace. My students are served best when they communicate to me their goals. When teaching I strive to educate, inspire and most important, mentor my students, because I believe it taks a village to raise a child.

EDUCATION

B.M. flute performance, Syracuse University,1982
M.A. flute performance, New England Conservatory, 1985

BACKGROUND

Winner of the Pappoutsakis Flute Contest,1983.
I have been a member of the Utica Symphony, Syracuse Chamber Camerata, Boston Philharmonic, Newton Symphony, Alea III, Nu Clasix, Raleigh Symphony, and the Raleigh Flute Choir. I have soloed with the Boston Civic Orchestra and Raleigh Symphony. I currently free-lance in the Raleigh area and focus on raising two daughters with my husband, Dave Frederick.

(919) 518-8031 or (919) 740-1995 (Cell)  |  sfritts@nc.rr.com

LOCATION

North Raleigh, off of Creedmoor Road.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new students: beginners to advanced, all ages!

TEACHER STATEMENT

I am a 1993 Graduate of UNC-Greensboro with a degree in music education with flute as my principal instrument. I have recently left the public school system to teach privately from my home. I enjoy teaching all levels of students, beginners through advanced. I have successfully coached students through all county, district, and state band auditions. I enjoy teaching flute and believe that it should be a fun and enjoyable learning experience. References available.

(919) 231-2433  |  elgibbs@nc.rr.com

LOCATION

Home Studio in northeast Raleigh

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students of all levels.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I try to offer my students a variety of performance experiences including recitals and ensemble opportunities. Our flute choir performs several times a year in concerts and churches and we have a studio wide recital every spring.

EDUCATION

B.M. Music Education, Meredith College
M.M. Flute Performance, East Carolina University

BACKGROUND

I have taught students of various ages and levels ranging from beginners to college music majors and minors.

(919) 845-6770  |  melissa@themusicianslearningcenter.com

LOCATION

North Raleigh, off Six Forks Road, at The Musicians Learning Center. Private lessons available Monday through Thursday, and also on Saturdays.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students

TEACHER STATEMENT

I structure lessons to fit the student's individual needs and musical tastes. Lessons are planned to make each student a well-rounded musician by focusing not only on learning songs, but also on learning music theory, history, composition, sightreading, and general musicanship.

EDUCATION

B.M. Flute Performance and Music Composition, Meredith College, 2003

BACKGROUND

I have been teaching flute and piano for over five years. Member: Sigma Alpha Iota, Raleigh Area Flute Association, National Flute Association, Music Teachers National Association, and Raleigh Piano Teachers Association.

(412) 849-2102  |  lalflute.leach@gmail.com

LOCATION

Studios in Charlotte, Chapel Hill, and Southern Pines

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students / Flexible Schedule

TEACHER STATEMENT

I have maintained private teaching studios since 1999 and specialize in college level flute preparation and study. I have taught all ages as well as modern flute and piccolo and early flutes (Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical).

EDUCATION

DMA from University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Post-graduate Performance Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music (London, UK)
Diplome from the Académie International d’Eté de Nice, France
MM and BM from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

MAJOR TEACHERS

Brad Garner, Randy Bowman, Brooks de Wetter-Smith, Clare Southworth, Wendy Kumer, Patricia Morris (piccolo), Laurie Sokoloff (piccolo), Lisa Beznosiuk (early flutes), Colin St. Martin (early flutes)

BACKGROUND

I have served on the faculties of UNC Pembroke, Methodist University (Favetteville), and the College of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati, OH). In addition to several years of college teaching experience, I have performed as a soloist and orchestral musician throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Please see www.LALflute.com for complete biography and performance media samples. Some of my latest endeavors have been with the Greensboro Early Music ensemble and as second flutist in the Long Bay Symphony in Myrtle Beach, SC.

SPECIALTIES

Preparation for college auditions, All-County/State/District auditions, Honor band auditions, summer program auditions, competitions, and public performances. Early music study.

(919) 403-6152 or (919) 656-0383 (cel)  |  catherine@catherinelegrand.com

LOCATION

Private studio in Durham. Adjunct Professor of Flute/Campbell University.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new students of all levels and ages, beginner through professional.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe in teaching the whole person, addressing individual fears and problem areas and magnifying strengths. I specialize in teaching the efficient use of breath, tongue, and body position to promote increased enjoyment, comfort, and musical expression in performance.

My approach is highly individualized, encouraging development of creative thinking and music making in each student, with emphasis on self-exploration and humor. I utilize technology to enhance my teaching through video and audio podcasts, interactive blog and more resources at my website. Weekly students also receive a free Virtual Studio Subscription.

EDUCATION

M.M. University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music
B.M. University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music
Temple University, additional graduate work

Teachers include Keith Underwood, Paige Brook, Kyril Maag, Robert Cavally, Jack Wellbaum, and Loren Lind.

BACKGROUND

Catherine LeGrand cultivates a worldwide private flute studio comprised of beginners through professionals. Ms. LeGrand enjoys combining her passions for teaching, performing and traveling and is a frequent guest artist and clinician. Currently living in North Carolina, she serves as Adjunct Professor of Flute at Campbell University. She has three albums in current release: Inspirations: Music for solo flute; and two albums with Dulcimer Dan and the Blue Skies Band: Let me Call You Sweetheart and Memories Made in the South.

Ms. LeGrand has served as Principal Flute of the Houston Grand Opera, Texas Opera Theater Orchestra, Piccolo of the Lexington Philharmonic (KY), and has performed often with the Houston Symphony. She serves as Principal Flute and frequent soloist with the Superior Festival Orchestra based in Marquette, Michigan.

Among her previous teaching contributions, Ms. LeGrand was Flute Instructor and Flute Choir Director at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Flute Consultant at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, and Instructor of Flute at San Jacinto College.

She has presented recitals or workshops at annual flute events for the Houston Flute Club, the Raleigh Area Flute Association and the National Flute Association.

(919) 749-7811  |  musician324@hotmail.com

LOCATION

Music & Arts in Cary-Crossroads Plaza (854.0024 phone)

Home studio in Creedmoor (Granville County) about a mile from South Granville High School.

AVAILABILITY

I am currently taking students of all ages and ability.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I especially enjoy working with beginners up through high school level for festival preparations. In lessons, we focus on: Tone warm-ups and scales, correct posture and hand position, etudes for technical aspects of playing, solos for expression and musicality, and duets for fun and blending with others.

EDUCATION

B.M. Music Education, Appalachian State University
M.M. Performance, UNC-Greensboro

BACKGROUND

I have been teaching privately for four years. I have been playing flute for 14 years and maintain an active performance schedule.

919) 676-1400  |  marymitchell7@gmail.com

LOCATION

North Raleigh off of Norwood Road, which is close to 540 and Leesville Road. I am near Leesville Jr. and High School, Pleasant Union, and Baileywick schools, Wakefield, Sycamore Creek, Brassfield, W. Millbrook, Millbrook High, and Baileywick schools.

AVAILABILITY

Accepting new students.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I have taught in my home studio for over 20 years. Within the last 15 years I have taught flute and piano at Ravenscroft School for 5 years, and flute at Cary Academy for a few years in the Triangle area. I have also taught flute at Rivier College in Nashua, NH for about 10 years.

I teach after school, evenings and Saturday mornings. I prepare my flute students to audition for district tryouts, and quite a few of my students have made district band! My students also have the opportunity to play in a recital at the end of the school year in which I accompany them on the piano.

In my private teaching, I teach all aspects of playing. My students will work on scales, tone studies, etudes, solos, and sight reading as all of these are important to becoming a better flutist. I thoroughly enjoy teaching, and I enjoy teaching all levels of students from the beginner to the advanced!

EDUCATION

M.M. Flute Performance, University of Arizona
B.M. Music Education, University of Arizona

BACKGROUND

My most recent flute teacher has been Brooks de Wetter-Smith, flute professor at Chapel Hill, who is an amazing teacher! Other long term teachers include Phil Swanson, Chris Krueger, Frances Blaisdell, Bernard Goldberg and Ray Kauffman. Some master classes I have played in include Tom Nyfenger, and James Pellerite.

I currently play principal flute in the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra, and have for 10 years! I have also played principal flute in the Raleigh Civic Orchestra for 6 years. I have played in many orchestras in the past including principal flute in The Concord Orchestra of Mass. for 13 years, The Lowell Opera Co. of Mass., The Nashua Symphony, and The Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

(919) 373-9374  |  stephanieamoy@gmail.com

LOCATION

Wake Forest. Convenient for Heritage, Wakefield and Wake Forest Rolesville schools.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students at my home studio. Flexible hours.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe in teaching with patience and understanding to encourage a lifelong love of music. We will work on technique, tone and musicality through use of studies, exercises, solos and duets. I especially love to work with beginners and share in their excitement as they reach their many achievements.

EDUCATION

B.M. Flute Performance, Stony Brook University, NY, 1987.

BACKGROUND

Thirty years playing experience. Primary teachers: Harold Bennett and Samuel Baron. Flute and piccolo with Stony Brook Stymphony Orchestra, Long Island Sound Symphony, Long Island Youth Orchestra. 15+ years private teaching.

(919) 789-8431 or (919) 345-0328 (cell)  |  emunn1034@gmail.com

LOCATION

North Raleigh, Dryer Music Studio in Cary, NC

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students of all levels into my studio. Flexible teaching schedule.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe in building a strong foundation and structure lessons as I do practice sessions. During a lesson, I integrate music history and appreciation from the beginning to build a rounded understanding. I build on the strenghts of a student to explore new areas of playing on which to work.

EDUCATION

Master of Music in Flute Performance from The College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from East Carolina University.

BACKGROUND

Erin Munnelly is an experienced solo, chamber, and orchestral performer. Currently, she is Principal Flute with the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Raleigh Civic Symphony, and second flute/piccolo with the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra. Erin also substitutes on second flute and piccolo with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. During her Master's degree at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, she studied flute with Dr. Bradley Garner and piccolo with Jack Wellbaum and Heather Verbeck-Harrison. While at East Carolina University, she was a student of Dr. Christine Gustafson. Master flutists performed for include Emmanuel Pahud, Dr. Bradley Garner, Jill Felber, Randy Bowman, Goran Marcusson, and Stephen Preston.

(919) 931-8392 |  sonjanoykos@gmail.com

LOCATION

South Raleigh (near I-40 and the Farmers Market)

AVAILABILITY

I teach beginners through advanced students of all ages. Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe that music should be an essential part of everyone's lives. Learning to play an instrument is hard work but ultimately very rewarding. Students of mine will receive a well-rounded music education. Except for new beginners or other special cases, students will learn scales and other exercises, etudes (studies), duets, solos, and more. Lessons include these various elements and are tailored to each individual student.

EDUCATION

B.M. Flute Performance, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati

BACKGROUND

In 2005 I graduated from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance. While there I studied under Dr. Bradley Garner, Randy Bowman, Jack Wellbaum (piccolo) and Heather Verbeck. I have been teaching flute for over 10 years and have won or placed in many local and national competitions (maiden name Nesvig). I have been fortunate to play in masterclasses led by flutists such as James Galway, Emmanuel Pahud, Julius Baker, Jim Walker, and others. I direct the Silver Winds, Silver Pipes, and Silver Fantasy flute choirs.

(919) 723-7671  |  flutemajorkate@gmail.com

LOCATION

Dryer Music Studio 1210 SE Maynard Rd. Cary, NC 27511 Convenient to Cary Town Center and I-40.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students of all ages and levels.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I believe a well-rounded musical education is essential to both enjoying music and becoming a good flute player. In addition to learning the basics of flute, other musical essentials such as theory, history, and ear training are incorporated into the weekly lesson. Annual recitals are held for students to both showcase their hard work and practice the art of performing. Dryer Music Studio also offers workshops, which give students an opportunity to further their musical skills in a variety of specialized subjects.

EDUCATION

B.M. Flute Performance, Western Carolina University; flute studies with Dr. Eldrid Spell

BACKGROUND

I have extensive experience as a soloist, as well as in wind ensembles, orchestras, and various chamber music groups. However, my favorite experience was performing in pit orchestras for The Music Man, Guys and Dolls, and Of Thee I Sing. In addition, I have participated in master classes with such world renowned flute players as Peter Lloyd, Susan Milan, and William Bennett. I am a member of the Raleigh Area Flute Association and perform in the Triangle Area as a chamber musician. I also function as the Workshop Coordinator for Dryer Music Studio.

(919) 557-2272 (Home) or (919) 460-0052 (Cary School of Music)  |  density21.5@earthlink.net

LOCATION

Cary School of Music in the historic downtown area of Cary.

AVAILABILITY

Accepting students at the Cary School of Music.

EDUCATION

M.M. Flute Performance, University of Arizona
B.M. Flute Performance, University of Michigan, with teaching certificate

BACKGROUND

Over 15 years of experience teaching individual and group lessons, flute choir and students from 7-years-old to adult.

(919) 781-3225  |  drohrer123@pobox.com

LOCATION

Home studio near Six Forks/Millbrook Road in north Raleigh

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students, age 10 through adult. I teach Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I enjoy working with students of all ages and levels, focusing on the basics of flute playing through the use of a variety of teaching methods and repertoire that incorporates classical, religious, folk, & jazz music. Students also have the opportunity to play in small ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, etc.), with occasional performances in churches, retirement homes, or community events.

EDUCATION

B.S. Music Education
Additional study with Julius Baker, William Montgomery, Timothy Day, Rebecca Troxler, Alexa Still, Stephen Preston, Moshe Epstein.

BACKGROUND

Co-founder and current president of Raleigh Area Flute Association (RAFA). Music/worship director at Raleigh Mennonite Church. Perform with Raleigh Flute Choir, North Carolina Theatre Orchestra, and Rohrer Duo (flute/guitar with husband David). Independent Studio Instructor since 1972.

(919) 740-5505  |  kelly.roudabush@gmail.com

LOCATION

Village Music School, Cary - Mondays & Wednesdays - (919) 461-7125
Community Music School, downtown Raleigh - Thursdays - (919) 832-0900
Home studio, N. Raleigh - mornings Monday through Friday and Tuesday & Friday afternoons

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students.
Home school students are welcome at Village Music School and at my home studio location.

TEACHER STATEMENT

My mission as a teacher is to fuse historically backed artistry and innovative teaching to help students find the self teaching musician that is inside all of us. I believe that building trust between a student and teacher is of utmost importance, and not only provide excellent music education, but also give my students the support and encouragement they need to be confident musicians. Students will also learn to become more comfortable in performance situations, and will develop an understanding of how their body functions when they perform in order to prevent injury and tension.

EDUCATION

D.M. (ABD) Historical Flute Performance, Indiana University
M.M. Flute Performance, Florida State University
B.M. Flute Performance, Appalachian State University
B.M. K-12 Instrumental Music Education, Appalachian State University

BACKGROUND

Kelly Nivison Roudabush is a versatile flutist with expertise in both modern and historical flute performance. She currently performs with the Durham Symphony as 3rd flute and piccolo and is the first call sub for the Fayetteville Symphony. She previously performed with the Indiana Wind Symphony and the Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble on piccolo in addition to performing with the Owensboro Symphony, Bourbon Baroque, Indy Baroque's Ensemble Voltaire, and the Bloomington Symphony. Kelly has been a semi finalist in the National Flute Association's Baroque Artist Competition three times and won the Baroque Flute Masterclass competition in 2011. Her primary teachers are Kathryn Lukas, Barbara Kallaur, Eva Amsler, and Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham.

SPECIALTIES

Historical flute performance.

(919) 552-0537  |  msiachames@aol.com

LOCATION

Studio in Willow Springs, 15 miles south of Raleigh.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting serious, dedicated students who practice daily and come to lessons every week.

TEACHER STATEMENT

Mary is committed to helping each student realize his or her maximum potential.

EDUCATION

B.M. Music Education, Meredith College

BACKGROUND

Mary Siachames is a free lance soloist. She has been a performer at the Wildacres Flute Retreat in Little Switzerland, NC for the past five years. She has studied with Christine Gustafson, Goran Marcusson, Wissam Boustany, Ransom Wilson, Ervin Monroe, and Isreal Bourouchoff. She has performed in various master classes across the country and has played in The Tar River Symphonic Band, The Raleigh Civic Symphony, The Hunter Symphony, and The Raleigh Flute Choir. Mary has taught privately for over twenty years.

(919) 929-4520  |  hbs@email.unc.edu

LOCATION

My private studio is located in Chapel Hill, NC.

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting private students, young children through adults. The youngest student in my current studio is five years old, the oldest is 69. I enjoy working with beginner through advanced levels.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I love to teach the flute. At lessons, we carefully sequence and individualize instruction, focus on love of making music, and interact with patience, persistence, and laughter.

BACKGROUND

I've studied flute all my life, have played in symphony orchestras, and performed as a soloist frequently. My articles about flute playing and joyful music making have been published in the US and translated into foreign languages internationally. I'm the founder and director of The Chapel Hill Musicale, the Assistant Manager for FLUTE, an Internet discussion group of more than 2,500 flutists around the world, and have been on the Board of the Raleigh Area Flute Association. I've given presentations at many National Flute Association conventions, the British Flute Society national convention in Manchester, England and at a Flutewise event in London, UK.

SPECIALTIES

I specialize in performance anxiety counseling for flutists and other musicians. For my flute students, I also offer special programs such as masterclasses with well-known visiting flutists, adult-only flute seminars, and other opportunities for learning and/or performing and getting to know other flutists. In 2000 I took four teenage students on a fantastic flute trip to London for a week. In 2005 I observed Sir James Galway, at his personal invitation, record a CD with the London Symphony Orchestra inside historic Abbey Road Studios in London, and in 2006 I took flute students on a music trip to New York City.

(919) 660-3311 (Duke Studio)  |  rtroxler@duke.edu

LOCATION

My studio, my home in Chapel Hill, or student's home in Chapel Hill, depending upon location (small travel surcharge).

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting private students, middle school-age and up, including adults. Days of the week: variable: some days after school, some weekend and evening times

TEACHER STATEMENT

I hear each student as a player with strengths and weaknesses. I teach each one in a way that will focus on their problems, support their strengths, and increase their comfort with sight reading (usually with duets). I love teaching, whether it involves structuring technique with scales and studies and rhythm work, developing tone, or bringing out students' musical ideas to the extent that each idea travels across the stand and out to the audience.

EDUCATION

N.C. School of the Arts (high school)
B.M., M.M. The Julliard School

BACKGROUND

Private instruction and classes with Michel Debost (Paris) and Jean-Pierre Rampal (Nice). Charter member of the Orpheus orchestra, the Mozartean Players (period instruments), and Synergy (with Andrew Willis, Barbara Krumdieck, and Gesa Kordes). I have taught applied flute lessons and non-major music theory at Duke since 1983.

SPECIALTIES

My special focus is performance of 18th century music on period instruments.

(919) 451-4941  |  annalw44@gmail.com

LOCATION

2523 Pickett Road in Durham, corner of Academy Road/NC 751

AVAILABILITY

Flexible weekdays and weekends, year-round. Currently accepting beginner through advanced, children and adults. Particularly interested in working with beginning students to give them an excellent start in learning the basics of music and flute mechanics.

Available for private students, 40 to 60 minutes, and for small classes/ensembles of up to four students at once.

TEACHER STATEMENT

Students (through high school) should be self-directed as well as have parents who are actively involved through showing interest, appreciation, helping set a schedule for daily practice, attendance at student recitals and professional concerts in community. I work with students on beauty of sound, technique, solos and ensemble music including band pieces and music of your choice.

EDUCATION

M.M. Flute Performance, UNC-CH under Brooks de Wetter Smith
Post-graduate studies under the late Thomas Nyfenger of Yale University School of Music.

BACKGROUND

I have decades of experience in teaching children and adults, many of whom play in school and community ensembles, and have been selected to perform with the district and statewide honors bands and orchestras in North Carolina. My work includes music from around the world, both traditional and contemporary classical as well as other genres. In 1984, I was a founder of Mallarme Chamber Players, and continued as Artistic Director and Flutist for the ensemble until July 2009.

(919) 559-6466  |  wilson@artstageinc.com  or  sarahsflutestudio@yahoo.com

LOCATION

Artstage - " The Art School Designed to Inspire"
1230 SE Maynard Rd., Ste. 201, Cary, NC 27511

Wednesday afternoons at The Raleigh Music Academy in North Raleigh

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students of all ages. I teach Monday thru Saturday.

TEACHER STATEMENT

I enjoy working with students of all ages and levels! I start students off with music and teaching methods that are custom-fit for each student's individual needs. I love continuing to learn new methods myself and hope to influence my students in their musical endeavors. There is always more to learn and the journey is focused on individual progress rather than perfection! Students also have the opportunity to play in recitals and small ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, etc.) for retirement homes and/or community events.

EDUCATION

B.M. NC School of the Arts (Philip Dunigan, flute professor)

BACKGROUND

Additional study with Robert Dike, Don Adcock, Mary Boone, Leone Buyse, and Rebecca Troxler. Independent Studio Instructor since 1996.

SPECIALTIES

I also teach beginning piano and guitar. AND, I have other musicians working out of the same location, so there are even more musical options you can explore!

Home: (336) 570-1989 or Elon University: (336) 278-5525  |  cykert@elon.edu

LOCATION

Elon University (near Burlington) and Greensboro, NC -- City Arts

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting students, beginner through advanced.

TEACHER STATEMENT

In teaching music (flute in particular), I consider each student an individual and base my teaching style on that. I enjoy teaching just as much as I enjoy performing!

EDUCATION

B.M. Performance, UNC-Greensboro
M.M. Performance, UNC-Greensboro

BACKGROUND

Instructor: Elon University and Greensboro City Arts
Member: Greensboro Symphony Orchestra

SPECIALTIES

Flute/piccolo: Traditional Style. Also certified in the Suzuki Method of Flute Instruction.

(252) 328-4279  |  gustafsonc@ecu.edu

LOCATION

Greenville

AVAILABILITY

I accept students only by audition for entry into ECU degree program. I do not teach outside of ECU. Students who are interested in auditioning for ECU School of Music are welcome to schedule a sample lesson/pointer session!

BACKGROUND

Please check East Carolina University, School of Music website for my biography.

SPECIALTIES

Flute performance/contemporary music, 18th century style.

(252) 985-3055  |  bkupsco@suddenlink.net

LOCATION

Rocky Mount

AVAILABILITY

Currently accepting new students. Taking lessons in the summer guarantees a slot in the fall.

EDUCATION

BS Elementary Educations, University of Illinois, with a concentration in music
MA Ed. in Adult Education, East Carolina University

I have studied with Walter Haedrich, Jackie Radant, Harry Houdeshel (Indiana University); Charles Delaney (University of Illinois) Dr. Christine Gustafson, East Carolina University.

BACKGROUND

I was an assistant professor of Music at Black Hawk College in Molin, Illinois and have had a private studio for 25 years. I have participated in Wildacres Flute Symposium with William Bennett, was a performer for a master class with Jan Gippo. Participated in the National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir in 1993 and 1995.

SPECIALTIES

I teach students at all levels including adults.

(910) 457-6813  |  jlp213@aol.com

LOCATION

Wilmington and Southport - private studios

AVAILABILITY

resently accepting new students of all ages for individual and/or group instruction

TEACHER STATEMENT

My goal is to provide students with a strong foundation in flute technique and tone so that they will grow in self confidence, artistry and the love of music. I offer students opportunities to perform in recitals and in group performances.

BACKGROUND

Flute instructor at the Wilmington Academy of Music from 1993 to its closing in 2009. Conducted flute clinics in public schools. Prepared numerous students for wins at contests, places in all-district and all-state bands, Governor's School, and college scholarships. Solo recitals, Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Tallis Chamber Orchestra, Muse Woodwind Quintet, Coastal Carolina Flute Choir, and other small chamber groups.

SPECIALTIES

Flute performance/contemporary music, 18th century style.

(910) 793-1725  or  (910) 962-7727 (UNC-Wilmington)  |  jlp213@aol.com

LOCATION

Wilmington, NC 28403, 2017 Albert Circle

AVAILABILITY

Please call to schedule an interview/lesson.

BACKGROUND

My present positions are Assistant Professor of Flute and Theory - UNC-Wilmington and Principal Flutist in the Wilmington Symphony. I have my DMA from Boston University where I studied with Doriot Dwyer. While in Boston, I was the Instructor of Flute at Boston College and an active freelancer in the Boston area. Prior positions include Assistant Professor of Flute at Central Michigan University, Instructor of Flute at Truman State University, Principal Flute for Alma and Traverse City Symphonies (Michigan) and Second Flute/Piccolo for the Lansing Symphony.

SPECIALTIES

Undergraduate flutists at UNC-Wilmington and "serious" high-school players.

(828) 254-7123  |  kate@pan-harmonia.org

LOCATION

Asheville - home studio
Occaisional visits to the Triangle area

AVAILABILITY

Flexible

EDUCATION

M.M. San Francisco Conservatory, flute performance studies with Tim Day
B.M. Baldwin-Wallace College, flute performance studies with William Hebert

BACKGROUND

Over 25 years of experience teaching all ages, middle school through university.

Flutist & Artistic Director of Pan Harmonia; recording artist

Kate Steinbeck is recognized internationally for her engaging and diverse performances, imaginative programming, innate musicality and beauty of tone. Primarily embracing chamber music and solo artistry, she has distinguished herself as a unique interpreter and teacher of both time-honored repertoire, contemporary, and world music. An award-winning musician, Kate’s career began with a Fulbright Grant to at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Liège, Belgium where she received a first prize in chamber music.

Prior to moving to North Carolina, she spent a decade free-lancing in San Francisco, where she was widely recognized for her work in contemporary music and was featured on many of the Bay Area’s most prestigious stages. Kate Steinbeck plays on a modern wooden flute manufactured by her husband, Chris Abell, of the Abell Flute Company.

(704) 995-3962  |  conniebeach@msn.com

LOCATION

Charlotte (NC) area Near 485 and Lawyers Road. Convenient for residents of mint Hill, Hemby Bridge, Stallings, and Indian Trail. Alternate locations available in Ballantyne, South Park, and Matthews.

AVAILABILITY

Accepting students of all levels, pre-elementary to post-graduate. Performance opportunities range from studio recitals to participation in other local and regional areas.

EDUCATION

M.M. Flute Performance, University of Memphis, with a minor in Piano

Teachers have included flute studies with Paul Eaheart, University of Memphis; Murray Panitz, Philadelphia Orchestra; Joyce Catalfano, Mobile Symphony; Bruce Erskine, University of Memphis; Benoit Fromanger, Munich Symphony; Kathleen Chastain, Oberlin; Alexa Still, New Zealand Orchestra, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder; Jan Gippo, St. Louis Symphony; Eric Gratton, Nashville Symphony; Becky Arrenson, Indianapolis Symphony.

BACKGROUND

Over 35 years experience in private studio and group teaching. Associate director of the Charlotte Flute Choir and past president of chamber Music of Charlotte; active performer in numerous local chamber groups and other free-lance orchestras, including "A Little dis N Dat" (eclectic mix of pop/jazz/funk/and new age).