In addition to my incredible professors in high school and at my colleges, I have also studied with some of the best flutists in the world including Jeanne Baxtresser (retired principal flutist of the New York Philharmonic), Linda Chesis (breathing specialist and world-renowned flutist), Keith Underwood (flute professor at Mannes Conservatory), Ransom Wilson (flute professor at Yale University), Tadeo Coehlo (flute professor at University of Iowa and widely-known performer), the late Judith Lapple (flute professor at George Mason University and former principal flutist with the Air Force Band) and Dixie Stuart-Johnson, singer (an original Broadway cast member in Phantom of the Opera) among many others.

In studying with these incredibly accomplished performers, I have a unique perspective and extensive knowledge of flute techniques, breathing techniques, productive practice habits and the personal experience of struggling to achieve the highest level of expectations and goals. These experiences are what I use to help my students achieve THEIR highest level of success, whether that is to major in music in college, to raise their chair placement in band or to simply improve their skills and enjoyment of playing the flute from beginners to adults.