My unique approach is in part due to the fact that I began teaching only two years after beginning private instruction myself. My teaching style is about exploration and discovery, and private lessons are a collaboration between student and teacher. Lessons and master-classes combine work on technique, tone, solos and ensemble playing. My students’ achievements include winning state and local competitions, participating in California state bands and orchestras, attending Boston Conservatory, majoring in civil rights law and bio-engineering and even joining the Peace Corps. I have written articles for Flute Talk magazine, am a Yamaha Performing Artist, a Smart Music clinician and a flute specialist for the Santa Monica, CA public school district.
Contact Ellen Burr: ellenburr@aol.com
Student Comments:
I'll say it again: I am SO glad I found you.
I can hardly believe my wonderful fortune. The very
flexibility of your/our lessons combined with your
brains, emotional availabity, incisiveness, humor, and
professionalism works some magic in which the TRUE
pointS (multiple) of each lesson are simultaneously
allowed to emerge but are also then brought out
quickly and specifically, covered thoroughly, and
reinforced in effective ways . . .
YOU are GOOD!
Jane VoylesI think its important to have a teacher you connect with, one to help you connect with yourself and the inner music, along with giving you inspiration, guidance and helping discover yourself and your place as well as going to the next levels of learning and development. YOU are that teacher and person ellen...honest.
I always enjoy lesson time with you and just talking. I think you are inspirational, innovative, and teach flutists what musicality and being a musician is ALL about...you teach from your soul...and it is WONDERFUL:)
Thanks,
Kim Vinson
I
just wanted to thank you for inviting me to participate in the flute party.
I had a wonderful time! I think that the flute party is a great way to get
students to become comfortable with performing since there are no formalities
such as those that exist with recitals or concerts and the flute party provides
such a great relaxed and supportive atmosphere for all of the participants.
I really enjoyed myself and it was great having a reason to practice again.
Thanks for rekindling my desire to continue to play the flute.
All of the best, Stefani
Boy, did
I hear some wonderful music today. These are some very accomplished players.
I thought everybody did an excellent job. I congratulate you, their teacher.
If I were one of the parents, I would certainly think I was getting my money's
worth. So, you can count on me showing up again to soak up some of that inspiration.
Sincerely, Ken
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