Learn from Great Flute Teachers

Michael is a Musicologist, Flute Educator/Performer, Content Creator, Music Theory Teacher, Contemporary Pianist, Music Composer/Arranger, Stage Manager, Music Conductor/Director and the founder of The Ottimo Community Orchestra. And has acquired a Barchelor of Arts (B.A) in Music, with flute performance as my major.

[5.0 rating over 17 reviews from another lesson platform] I’ve been studying the flute since 2007 and teaching since 2017. I love playing the flute and getting to share what I know about flute and music with my students. I have experience teaching in both group and private settings and I like to give my students opportunities to perform throughout the year.

Manhattan based woodwind doubler, Katy Faracy, performs in pit orchestras and live music venues throughout NYC. She has performed numerous times at 54 Below and was a part of the Off Broadway revival “Sugar The Musical.” Katy has performed with The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Grammy-nominated Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, acclaimed contemporary music ensemble Present Music, and…

Originally from Alaska, Katie had a prolific performance career as a high school student. She has several first chair awards from Alaska All State Music festival, both in orchestral and band groups for both flute and piccolo. She also has several awards from her years competing in the Alaska State Solo and Ensemble music festival.

I am a lifetime musician and long-time private music instructor. I started teaching lessons in high school on the recommendation of my band director - before I could drive a car! I have 24+ years of experience in one-on-one instruction and have taught a broad range of students both in terms of age, experience, and background.

I have been teaching piano, strings, and band instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, and drums) for more than 30 years in the public schools as well as privately. I have instructed large groups and ensembles, as well as smaller musical groups in and out of the public schools.

Kerri Arakawa is the founder and President of the Orange County Flute Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing performance opportunities and promoting the education of flute players in Orange County, CA. Under her leadership, the OCFA has performed throughout greater Los Angeles area and hosted numerous masterclasses and clinics.

Helia Azar, was awarded outstanding talent prize in Fadjr International Festival three times in Tehran, Iran. She had the opportunity to work with so many great musicians in the United States, Canada, and Iran and also as a teacher at different universities and music institutes such as the University of Minnesota, Boise State University, and the University of Tehran.

Tim Veeder is a professional saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, composer, arranger and educator based in the New York, NY area. Born and raised in the small upstate NY town of Gloversville, Tim Veeder picked up his first saxophone at the age of 11.

Ever since I heard my first performance of The Nutcracker at age 8, I knew I had to play flute. I attended some of the finest schools, including Interlochen Arts Academy and Peabody Conservatory, and studied with some of the greatest flutists and teachers. Through everything that life has thrown at me, music has been my constant.