Learn from Great Flute Teachers

Nicole DeMaio is a composer, performer, and educator who was born in Bogota, Colombia and is currently living in the NYC area. As a woodwind doubler, Nicole performs on flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoon. She has recently worked as a substitute musician on Broadway’s “"Some Like It Hot", "Aladdin”, “1776”, “Kimberly Akimbo”, “A Strange Loop”, and “Beetlejuice”.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

I am a flutist and pianist who has been teaching and performing professionally for over 25 years. I especially enjoy preparing students for college auditions and competitions and teaching adult amateur students. In addition to my private teaching, I also teach at Campbell University and Pitt Community College.

Internationally acclaimed flutists Nina Assimakopoulos is credited with over 87 world-premiere performances and commissions and has recorded 5 solo CDs, the most recent of which, Vayu (2015), was selected in to the first round of the Grammy nominations for Best Classical Solo Instrumental.

Teaching music is one of my greatest joys. I am so lucky to love both my work and my wonderful students. I discovered music at age seven, when I won a recorder in a library read-a-thon. Playing around on the instrument, and following an ancient method book that my dad had found at a yard sale, I ventured into the world of deciphering the secret codes found in music manuscript.

Hello! My name is Alanis Cartagena. I graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a Bachelor's in Music with flute as my main instrument, and a minor in Psychological Studies in Spring 2025. I have been playing the flute since I was 7 years old, and have played in different stages around Puerto Rico, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, and Texas.

Danielle Sopchak is a NYC-based flutist and multi-instrumentalist. Known first for her vibrant flute playing, Danielle is a performer, educator and arranger. She strives to bring the flute into the forefront of improvisational music. Though currently based in NYC, she is an active member of the Nashville Jazz scene.

Anne Chao is a 24-year-old flutist who was born in the United States and raised in Taiwan. She is passionate about connecting with audiences through music, and her performances span a wide range of settings—from concert halls to hospitals, nursing homes, and community spaces—bringing meaningful musical experiences to diverse communities.

Elise Barber has a Master's degree in Elementary Music Education, a Bachelor of Secondary Music Education, Orff Level III certification, RCM Piano Grade 10, and over 10 years of experience in musical education. She has worked as an elementary school music teacher, a piano teacher, and an accompanist/singer. Elise is also a licensed Musikgarten instructor.

[4.97⭐ rating over 39 reviews from another lesson platform] From the moment Kat was tall enough to reach the keys she made so much noise on her family's piano that they eventually bought a kid-sized version to keep in her room. When Kat turned 7 her family got her the best present ever; lessons with an amazing piano teacher.