Teaching Philosophy

I began my private teaching career as an undergraduate student and have maintained a vibrant flute studio for more than thirty years. My teaching philosophy is grounded in meeting each student exactly where they are, fostering musicality and technical mastery that flow from a sense of ease, curiosity, and joy. While some programs emphasize competition or achievement benchmarks, my teaching approach prioritizes foundational skill building, artistic expression, and collaborative performance, which helps guide students toward confident, expressive, and sustainable musicianship.

Rates & Availability

60-minute lessons are preferred, but shorter lessons may be more appropriate for beginner students. Let's see what works best for you!

I'm currently welcoming new students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons and evenings between 4:00 and 9:00 pm.

$75 for 60-minute lessons

$50 for 45-minute lessons

$40 for 30-minute lessons

Payment may be made in person with cash, checks made payable to “Emily Olson,” Venmo, or CashApp.

I endeavor to be flexible with students and am usually able to reschedule lessons with adequate notice (at least 24 hours). I also perform regularly and may occasionally need to reschedule or cancel lessons. I provide monthly updates via Email and will notify you of expected schedule changes at the beginning of each month.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy and will charge for lessons missed or canceled without adequate notice, except in cases of illness or emergency.

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