Mitzi Bumbarger
About
My musical journey started when I was 9 years old when I decided that I wanted to learn to play the flute. I'll never forget my first flute teacher, and I would love to help you reach your musical goals!Recently I have had the opportunity to open my own music studio in my house, and I am thrilled to accept new private lesson students. It's exciting to share something I love so much with others. I'm offering lessons through SmartMusic as well as traditional method books. SmartMusic is a great program to use alongside remote learning. I worked as a middle school and high school band director for more than 15 years and have taught private beginning and intermediate flute and beginning band students for more than 30 years. I love to work with new students (young and adult) to start you off on your journey, and those that have been playing for awhile to help you reach your next goals. Music is something that should bring joy to you and those around you, and I look forward to getting started working with you.
Teaching Style
I work with students of all ages on goal setting with an emphasis on fundamentals of tone and technique.
Along with goal-setting, I have an encouraging and enthusiastic style.
Curriculum
I work with the students to choose the best method books for their goals. Many students work out of method books on SmartMusic, others will use the Trevor Wye and supplemental books. I also use a variety of duet and other books to supplement as needed.
Credentials & Affiliations
Band Director Pensacola, Florida August 2007 - May 2016
Director of 200+ member band program. Experience teaching all beginning woodwinds, brass, percussion. Director of Symphonic, Jazz, Concert and beginning bands. Students were awarded 'Superior" ratings at assessments for both our large ensembles and solo and ensemble contests.
I have a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Baldwin-Wallace University (1994) and graduate work in music education at Florida State University.