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Lessons

 

Are you ready to take your playing to the next level?

Tired of dreading walking onstage?

Or what about just having fun with music?

 

If you answered YES, keep scrolling!

Whether your goal is to:
 

  • start learning how to play the flute

  • get into youth orchestra or a music festival

  • pursue a music degree in college

  • just get better at flute


I can help you!
 

 

By taking private lessons, you will:

  • Learn how to make a beautiful sound (and without feeling lightheaded, too!)

  • Be exposed to a wide variety of flute music

  • Cultivate valuable dispositions and life skills like self-discipline, public speaking, and responsibility

  • Feel confident in auditions (and not like you’re going to be sick)

  • Learn about music theory and history and make connections to real life

  • Perform in virtual studio recitals

  • Participate in local youth symphony or All State ensemble flute auditions and competitions

  • Play duets with me (or another student)

"Why should I take lessons with you?"

  • My lessons put an emphasis on mental and bodily awareness and enjoying the experience of music. I believe wellness is crucial for flute playing!

  • Parents and guardians are kept up-to-date on their child's progress and can check in on assignments at any time through their child’s Studio Google Drive folder.
     

  • I love the flute and I love teaching it! I hold a Master’s degree in flute performance and continue to be an active performer and share ideas with other top-level musicians and bring their ideas in my students’ lessons.

Dustin White online flute lesson
Dustin White online flute lesson
Dustin White flute workshop

My Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Philosophy

 

I believe that being an artist requires being willing to jump into the unknown.

Growing up, I was in general a shy person around everyone except my closest friends and family. To this day, I mainly classify myself as an introvert. Oftentimes when I tell people this, they are surprised. "You get on stage and speak and perform, and you have so much energy in lessons?!" is usually the response. However, I know that this is a learned skill, and have taken several years of putting myself out there to overcome performance anxiety by being confident in my competence.

The courage and willingness to make mistakes can free the mind to focus on the task at hand, which helps mitigate performance anxiety. I work to use this principle in lessons by reviewing areas for improvement with my student by inviting the student to change their frame of mind.

Students in my studio get the benefit of working to learn music in various styles, not just Bach. I recognize students draw musical inspiration from a lot of different places.

Music (and any fine art) is about communication. I believe music is part of our lives, and enjoy hearing about other parts of my students’ lives. My goal as a teacher is to develop a lifelong love and appreciation of music. We’re here to communicate that love to ourselves and our audience through our playing, and that takes courage!

Ready to take your flute playing to the next level?
 

Testimonials

Testimonials

“I’ve massively improved my finger technique, my breathing, my tone quality, my vibrato, my musicality…every part of my playing has gotten so much better while working with Dustin.”

-Nathan (college student)

What do you want to know more about?

LESSONS

Learn more about my studio and what lessons with me are like.

TESTIMONIALS

Learn what other people are saying about their lessons with me.

My studio is a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA2+ individuals and POC, always.
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