Learn from Great Flute Teachers

Danielle Sopchak is a NYC-based flutist and multi-instrumentalist. Known first for her vibrant flute playing, Danielle is a performer, educator and arranger. She strives to bring the flute into the forefront of improvisational music. Though currently based in NYC, she is an active member of the Nashville Jazz scene.

I see music as a way for people to connect with their own creativity and open themselves to their inner voice, their true self and their unique path. Born in Central Asia and raised in Europe, I am committed to discovery and I am convinced that learning is a never-ending path. Lately I have been traveling through Europe and Russia to play classical and contemporary chamber music.

New York-born flutist Amanda Dame is a soloist in the realm of classical repertoire, described by her audiences as enchanting, moving, and powerful. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including first-place in the Best Mozart Performance category of the global Great Composer Competition Series, as well as first place awards in the 2014 Central Ohio Flute Association…

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.

JENNIFER GALLEGOS flute, alto flute, piccolo, ukulele, vocals [email protected] (317) 777-0953 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE Jazz Vespers (2002, 2004); St. John Moonlight Jazz Festival (2005, 2007); Sunset Jazz Festival (2006, 2008); Penrod Art Festival (2017); Indy Jazz Fest (2017).

Born in South Korea, Sulina Baek started playing the piano at age 6 and picked up her mother’s flute at age 12. As a passionate orchestral musician, she has appeared in Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, Norwalk City Hall, Fischer Center at Bard, and Krannert Center for Performing Arts Center, etc. Dr.

Eric Johnson is a Los Angeles based woodwind instrumentalist, composer, and producer. He can be seen performing in local jazz venues as well as with Chicano soul powerhouse group Thee Sinseers. While earning his master's degree in jazz and improvisational music from University of Nevada Reno, he was awarded a graduate teaching assistant position working with undergraduate jazz…

I graduated from The Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London in 2018, with a degree in Jazz performance (saxophone). I received a first class (honours) and 'Final Recital Diploma' and I'm now performing throughout Europe as a band leader for The Goodbye Look and Sam Knight Quintet and as a sideman in a variety of other projects and ensembles, ranging in genre.

Described by American composer John Corigliano as “a virtuoso and a sensitive artist,” flutist Anastasia Petanova is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where she received her Bachelor’s of Music and Artist Diploma studying with Marina Piccinini. A winner of numerous prizes and awards, Ms.

Originally from New Zealand Brent Stanton began playing music professionally at age 16, performing and recording there. In 1978 he moved to Australia to continue study saxophone, flute, clarinet and composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This led to an ongoing and varied performance, recording and teaching career in many music genres over a period of 10 years.