Learn from Great Flute Teachers

Hungarian flutist Krisztina Dobner has more than ten years of experience in teaching flute for all levels. She studied flute in Budapest, at Franz Liszt Music Academy (Bachelor’s degree in Flute Teaching) and in Vilnius, Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy (Master’s degree in Flute Performance).

I'm a classically trained flutist and piccolo player based in New York, currently serving as a member of the West Point Band. My performing career spans nationally-televised broadcasts, festival appearances including the 2025 New York Flute Club's Flute Fair, and touring with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Louna Dekker-Vargas is a flutist, chamber musician, improviser and educator. While completing her studies in classical flute at Peabody Institute her open, curious ears have led her into adventures with classical, jazz and experimental music, playing the flute and singing.

Hi! My name is Nick Mainella, and I'm a Boston-based professional saxophonist and educator. I also run the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast where I provide short and concise jazz lessons evey week. I have been playing and teaching saxophone for over 15 years and my life is based around music and teaching.

I’m a touring, radio-charted jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer who loves helping people enjoy playing music more. I work professionally on stage and in the studio, and I bring that real-world experience into every lesson. I teach students of all ages and levels — from beginners figuring out their first notes to more advanced players looking to improve their tone,…

I have a Bachelor's of Music degree from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee. During my time there, I was the principal flutist and graduated Magna cum Laude. Despite my degree being of a general music nature, I completed most of my coursework in music education. I also have a minor in communication arts.

Nicole DeMaio is a composer, performer, and educator who was born in Bogota, Colombia and is currently living in the NYC area. As a woodwind doubler, Nicole performs on flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoon. She has recently worked as a substitute musician on Broadway’s “"Some Like It Hot", "Aladdin”, “1776”, “Kimberly Akimbo”, “A Strange Loop”, and “Beetlejuice”.

The leader and founder of the Royal City Saxophone Quartet, Ernie is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Mathematics and Music. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Ernie operates a successful database consulting firm, and now calls Elora home.

Emily Claman is a professional flutist residing in Houston, TX. She has played the flute for nearly 15 years, receiving her Bachelor's of Music in Flute Performance from DePaul University and a Masters of Music in Flute Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music.