ABOUT MY TEACHING
I have been teaching the flute for more than thirty years, and I feel that I have a wealth of experience to share. I get to know my students well in our work together, and enjoy mentoring them, helping them hone their skills and grow in musical understanding. Tone quality is a high priority for me, and I always begin with that. In lessons I try to balance leading the student in a very detailed way (for example, isolating technical problems in the music and working them out, teaching nuances of phrasing and precise ornamentation), with making music, accompanying the student on the piano, encouraging his or her own expressive talent. I give a lot of thought to choosing repertoire for each student, wanting the music to provide challenges for growth in specific areas and also to be interesting and inspiring.
Contact Teresa at teresa@fluteimpressions.com
FLUTE STUDIOS
Houston Baptist University
Location: 7502 Fondren
Schedule: Tuesdays
Enrollment: University students study with me by signing up for courses in private flute and/or chamber music. Preparatory School Program: Non-university students of all levels are welcome to study privately with me at HBU after school through this program. [Note: Please contact me for Prep School enrollment.]
Houston Community College, Central Campus
Location: 1300 Holman St
Schedule: Thursdays
Enrollment: Music majors and non-majors may sign up for courses in private flute. In addition, any college-eligible students who are just interested in flute lessons may enroll here if they take one additional music course, such as an ensemble class, or Music Appreciation. [Note: These courses are not expensive.]
PRIVATE STUDIO
Location: Houston Heights Neighborhood
Enrollment: Students of all levels, ages 9 through adult, may enroll for weekly private lessons at my home studio,
subject to space available.
MASTER CLASSES
I am available to present the following flute classes:
Traditional Masterclasses: Coaching individual students in a group setting.
All-State Etudes Classes: Coaching student groups on the etudes for the All-State Band and Orchestra competitions.
"Playing in the Stratosphere": A series of classes I created to present at Floot Fire at the Moore's School of Music in 2006.
"In this class we will work on the high register, addressing such issues as breath support, tone quality, intonation, and technical facility. Special fingerings and other secrets will be revealed to make life in the high register easier for you!"
