Study flute at the University of Memphis
The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis in Tennessee offers the bachelor of music and master of music degrees in music (BM and MM) and the doctor of musical arts (DMA) degree. As a flute player, you can major in flute performance, music education, music business, or minor in music while taking flute lessons.
There are considerable flute scholarship and flute assistantship opportunities available to students who audition, and the university is serious about keeping tuition affordable. I offer a free sample lesson to anyone visiting campus and I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the school via email You can also read testimonials from former students about their experience here.
I bring energy and focus to all the lessons I teach. Hard work should be praised, and enthusiasm for the music is important in fostering a disciplined work ethic. Lessons focus on fundamentals:
Tone development and intonation through embouchure work, long tones, and ear training.
Technique through scales, arpeggios, proper hand position, and training light, supple fingers.
Musicality, interpretation, and style through the study of repertoire from the baroque, classical, and romantic periods in addition to music of the 20th and 21st century.
Development of creativity and sense of freedom via improvisation.
I mostly teach students at the university, but I accept private students on a limited basis and by audition only. Contact me for more information.
Fall 2019 Wind Ensemble Flutes
degrees and majors
BM, MM, DMA, music minor.
Music performance, music education, musicology, music business, recording technology
special opportunities
Memphis Flute Choir, River City Flute Quartet, flute pedagogy class, study abroad, audition for Memphis Symphony sub list, audition prep class
Play better than you ever thought you could.
It all starts with that single goal, that first hour, that weekly plan. Add supportive and inspiring fellow students. Mix in varied performance opportunities and a high level of expectation. You'll never know what you can do until you try.