Sarah works with beginning to advanced flutists age 8 through adult (younger children may be considered but will likely need to purchase a special headjoint due to the size and length of the flute). She believes that an individualized approach incorporating music that the student enjoys is the best way to help each student thrive. She strives to make sure every lesson is fun, engaging, and challenging.

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Sarah starts beginning students with the Blocki Flute Method. This award-winning method combines technique, fun new pieces, classical adaptations, and duets to help students start out with strong technique, learn to read music, and play in the flute's low and high registers quickly (and have fun during the process!). As the student learns the building blocks of flute playing, they can being to play other music that interests them.

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For intermediate and advanced students, Sarah works with the student to choose etudes, technique books, classical repertoire, and other music the student wants to play based on the student's playing experience and goals. She believes it's important for students to understand the music that they play, so she incorporates basic music theory into lessons and encourages students to compose their own music. She also helps them prepare to take advantage of performance opportunities such as recitals, competitions, and auditions for bands or orchestras.