As musicians, our art is built on the tradition of individual instruction and the oral sharing of ideas and techniques. I have been fortunate to study and collaborate with some of today’s finest flutists, and I view it as both a privilege and a responsibility to carry this tradition forward, passing on what I have learned while also sharing my own ideas on practicing the flute and playing music. My pedagogic approach emphasizes building strong fundamentals, cultivating phrasing and musicianship, and guiding each student to develop the tools to become their own best teacher in the practice room.