Private Lessons
Studio Recital May 2024: Bethany Lutheran Church
Studio Recital October 2023: Union Church of Cupertino
Sarah is currently accepting private flute students of all levels & ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. In person and virtual lessons are available.
To schedule a lesson and/or inquire about my studio policies and rates, please contact me at sarahflutestudio@gmail.com or (408)-504-5224.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Private Flute Studio, SF Bay Area (2017-present)
San Jose Youth Symphony, Director of Flute Choirs (2019-2024)
Community School of Music and Arts, Flute Faculty (2019-2023)
Scherzo Music School, Flute Faculty (2019-2022)
Almaden School of Music and Art, Flute Faculty (2019-2022)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
My greatest strength in teaching is that I cater to the aspirations and needs of each individual student. I believe in fostering an encouraging and welcoming atmosphere in my lessons, in which the student feels completely comfortable and understood while still being challenged to their full potential.
Students will study the standard classical flute repertoire in depth. This will include a wide range of warm-up exercises, etudes, and pieces from the solo repertoire. Mastery of tone and technique will be emphasized and monitored closely. Students will have many performing opportunities available to them. These include yearly studio recitals, solo competitions, ABRSM and RCM exams, and auditioning for state honor ensembles and youth symphonies.
Current and past student accomplishments include:
CBDA All-State Honor Bands (Junior High and High School)
SCCBDA County Honor Band
SJSU Honors Wind Ensemble
Homestead High School: Wind Ensemble 1 (Principal Flute) and Marching Band Student Leader
Union Middle School Symphonic Band (Principal Flute)
CMEA Solo Festival: Superior and Command Performance
Prize Winner in the SJYS Philharmonic Concerto Competition
Principal Flute in the SJYS Philharmonic Orchestra
Members of the San Jose Youth Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Avant Flute Choir, Avancé Flute Choir, and Concert Winds
Members of the Golden State Youth Orchestra Senior Symphony, Camilla Kolchinsky Orchestra, El Camino Wind Orchestra, Camerata Orchestra, and Chamber Players Orchestra
Members of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra Young Artists’ Orchestra, Orchestra Nova, Sinfonia Musica, and Chamber Flutes
Member of the California Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Senior Orchestra
ABRSM and RCM Exam passing grades with merit/distinction
RCM Celebration of Excellence State Award Winners (California)
Honors Performance Series Junior High Ensembles at Carnegie Hall, New York
Honors Performance Series Young Adult Ensembles at Sydney Opera House, Australia
Merit Scholars Program at the Community School of Music and Arts in Mountain View, CA
Pursuing a B.M. in Flute Performance at DePaul University