Learn from Great Flute Teachers

Dr. Karla Ordonez is the former adjunct professor at McMurry, Hardin-Simmons, and Abilene Christian Universities where she taught flute, harmony, forms and analysis, and music appreciation. On top of having taught a successful and enthusiastic tri-collegiate flute studio, she continues to perform in orchestral, chamber, and solo venues.

Raised in Villa Grove, Illinois, Crystal started playing the flute at the age of 10 and quickly fell in love. She graduated from Villa Grove High School in 2015. While there, she participated in ILMEA festivals, both at district and state levels. Crystal has studied with Maureen Moller and Dr. Rebecca Johnson.

Margali Grenier (she/her) is Founder, President, and Executive Director of the nonprofit ensemble Plattsburgh Community Clarinet Choir, Incorporated (PCC), and Founder and Owner of Major Fifth Music. She is an active performer, educator, and instrument repair technician specialising in the curation and production of concerts featuring newly commissioned music.

I am an energized and animate music professional passionate about enhancing students competence in music performance, compositional craftsmanship, theory and knowledge of music history. My education has afforded me the opportunity to develop and refine skills beneficial to teaching.

I have a Music Degree from the University of British Columbia. I have been a professional musician for 30+ years and my travels have taken me to over 60 countries. I sing and play piano, saxophone, flute, acoustic guitar and bass guitar in a variety of styles and venues. I have also done extensive studio recording and have conducted and written for numerous choirs and orchestras.

I have been a private music teacher for over 10 years now, and have enjoyed it immensely! For 5 of those 10 years I worked at a music conservatory in New Jersey helping students to prepare for auditions, competitions, and exams. When COVID hit, I started teaching online and have realized that these lessons can be just as effective as in person!

Marco Granados epitomizes the 21st century musician, having maintained an international career as an innovative chamber and orchestral musician, a concerto and recital soloist, and a master teacher and educator. He is one of the world’s leading flutists on Latin American music, and his diverse repertoire spans from folk to classical music.

Education I began my music education at the Gnessin Music School in Moscow (2004–2015) and later studied at the Academic Music College at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory (2015–2019), where I graduated as a state-certified music teacher with flute as my main subject.

JENNIFER GALLEGOS flute, alto flute, piccolo, ukulele, vocals [email protected] (317) 777-0953 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING EXPERIENCE Jazz Vespers (2002, 2004); St. John Moonlight Jazz Festival (2005, 2007); Sunset Jazz Festival (2006, 2008); Penrod Art Festival (2017); Indy Jazz Fest (2017).

Amanda Daniels is a Twin Cities-based flutist and music educator. Previous faculty positions include Crown College, Groth Music, and Schmitt Music. She holds a Master of Music degree in Flute Performance from the University of Minnesota, as well as a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul.