I started flute at nine years old with the ole generalized band teacher. At the time, I had a choice between choosing clarinet and flute. Flute was chosen for me by said band teacher. I would love to say I had such a passion for flute that no other instrument could compare. However, I loved the sound of the French Horn too. Today I am grateful for my former band teacher’s decision when I could not make it myself.

Since those early days of just blowing into the headjoint, I have had a wonderful experience playing with many wonderful players and groups. My teachers have been encouraging, knowlegeable, and focused. You will see my list of teachers on the next page. You may not have heard of them, but two come from the French School of Flute while it was under the tutelege of Marcel Moyse and Jean Pierre Rampal. I still love to play flute and play in various groups in the area. I am currently planning to put on a solo performance in the near future. I would love to pass the love of music onto others as an instructor and performer.

Teaching

• Currently offering Private Lessons in the studio at Sacramento Violins in flute, recorder, piccolo, ukulele, beginning music theory, beginning piano, beginning percussion
  

Performances

• Solo and trio performance swith Sacramento Symphonic Winds
  
• Camellia City Flute Choir, Contrabass Flute
• St. Michael’s Obligato Solo Flutist
• Recording “Equilibrium” with composer Kevin Goode
• Recorded for indie film “Naedeline”
  

Education:

• B.Music from San Jose University, with Isabelle Chapuis Starr; graduated as Principal Chair in Flute
  

Previous instructors in flute included:

• Former Opera San Jose Principal and Paris conservatory Grand Prix winner, Isabelle Chapuis Starr
• Former Sacramento State instructor and Paris Conservatory Grand Prix Winner, Edna Comerchero
• Emmy Nominated, Susan Craig
• Principal chair of San Jose Symphony, Barbara Larsen

You picked your instrument and what a fine choice you’ve made! Now, let’s make it more exciting with lessons! My approach is to have every student gain successes by choosing fun ways of practicing and teaching performances as a positive experience. All students get the opportunities to thrive!

Flute for all ages

Flute for all levels

Classical music Excellence

Lessons offered in flute, recorder, piccolo for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students

Intermediate and beginning lessons offered on Ukulele and music theory

Beginning lessons offered in, violin, percussion and piano

Lessons offered online via Zoom and

in Person at Sacramento Violins Studio

Classes Offerings

There are many options for class times though they get filled fast.

I look forward to being your instructor. Please contact me for scheduling a class today!