Arizona Flute Society Teacher Roster
Last updated: 01/19/2010 06:00:59 PM


Teachers must be current AFS members in good standing (i.e., dues paid).
Listing is for informational  purposes only and does not serve
as a professional endorsement by the Board or members
of the Arizona Flute Society. Names are listed alphabetically.

Want to be listed here? Use this handy submission form.



Krystle Ammann
(520) 265-5015
MrsAmmann@gmail.com

Education:
Northern Arizona University
BS Elementary Education, Music Minor

Former student of:
Charles Lloyd, Jennifer Regan

Locations:
At my home – 2092 W. Cave Cotton Loop, Benson, AZ  85602
Also teach in Sierra Vista, Willcox, Tombstone, Pomerene,
and at St. David School.

Teaching all ages beginner to intermediate.    
    
Lesson rate: Hourly - $35;  30 minutes - $20
Monthly fee of $75 for those who commit to a weekly lesson.
 
 


Rebecca Brand
Location: Anthem, AZ
623-551-9166

rebeccambrand@hotmail.com


Barbara Davis Chao
480-706-6167
480-201-3749

flutist@sprynet.com
Bachelor & Master of Music Degrees
in Flute Performance, Northwestern University
Student of Walfrid Kujala
Locations: Phoenix College and Ahwatukee


Jenna Daum
 217-972-2445
 
jennadaum@gmail.com
Jenna's Web Site: www.jennadaumflute.com
 
 
Teacher of flute, fife, and ocarina (double, tenor, soprano)
 to all ages and levels.
 
 
Education:
 
BM Flute Performance, University of Illinois
 - Student of Jonathan Keeble
  Student of Jennifer Nitchman
  (St. Louis Symphony & Boston Symphony)
 Masters in Progress, Arizona State
 - Student of Elizabeth Buck
 
 Location:
 
Tempe, AZ, and East Valley
 
 "I believe that my students should use the enjoyment of music to positively impact other people's lives, whether as professional musicians or as well-rounded members of society.  It is my goal to encourage outstanding musical expression and instill the techniques and dedication to practice that is needed to create wonderful music."


Jennifer Dock
(480) 396-8763
mesocat@netzero.net

Education:
Bachelor of Music (Flute Performance) 1991, University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Studied with Philip Dunigan
Master of Music (Flute Performance) 1993, Arizona State University
Studied with Eric Hoover. 
Other teachers include Joe Corral and Trygve Peterson.

Location:
Music & Arts Center, 7040 E. Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ  55206

Students of any age, any level. 
Hourly lesson rate: $43
30 minute lesson rate: $23

We perform two recitals a year.  Participation is encouraged, but is not compulsory.


Sherry Finzer
1234 E Cottonwood Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85048
480-209-1030
sfinzer@cox.net
www.sherryfinzer.com


Sherry is a Pearl Flute Performing Artist, recording artist and owner of
Heart Dance Records. She is a member of the Grammy Awards Recording
Academy and a member of ASCAP. Sherry is the founder for the Arizona World
Music Initiative, and interactive music awareness program designed for
Artist in Residency programs. 

 
Sherry teaches at her home and at Music Makers Workshop in Ahwatukee,
will also travel to east valley locations.

Rates depend on location... please contact for more info.


Theresa Hulihan
(602) 318-3861
e-mail: theresa@duozona.com
web site: www.duozona.com

Education:
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, Central Washington University
Master of Music in Flute Performance, Arizona State University

Locations:
- Glendale Community College (Bachelor Degree program in Music Ed and AA Degree)
- Rosie's House, Central Phoenix
- Private Studio, near 83rd Ave. and Northern

All Levels:  Hourly $45.00, 30 minute $25.00

Theresa is an active performer and performs throughout the United States with her husband as part of Duozona. For more information about Theresa visit www.duozona.com
 


Lev Ivanov
(801) 722-9044
levivanoff@gmail.com

Education:
National Academy of Music (Ukraine)

Former student of:
Yurii Zatserkovny (Ukraine National Opera Orchestra)
Vladimir Turbovsky
(Ukraine National Opera Orchestra)
Vladimir Pshenichny
(National Radio and Television Orchestra)

Location:
At my home -- 1250 W Grove Parkway #2055, Tempe, AZ  85283
May consider coming to your home depending on the distance.

All Levels. 
R
ate: Hourly - $40;  30 minutes - $20

“I like to build my lessons according to my student’s needs.
My objective is to help students to learn something new and benefit from it.”
 


Katrina King
602-485-5987
missflutie@netzero.com
Katrina's Website

Teaches at her home - Union Hills and 40th Street (101 & 51)
No age preference
Hourly lesson rate:  60 minutes - $40; 30 minutes - $20
Either pay per lesson or at the beginning of the month for the month's worth of lessons.
 


Elizabeth Pickens
North Scottsdale Location
480-860-8806
No age preference
Hourly lesson rate:  $35.  Half hr: $25
kevnbeth@aol.com
 


Jeanie Pierce
East Valley Location:
Southern Ave. between Rural and Mill, Tempe, AZ
West Valley Location:
75th Ave between Broadway and Lower Buckeye Roads, Phoenix, AZ
602-793-3833
jeanie@jeaniepierce.com
Jeanie's Website


Christina Reedis
(
602) 758-1730
angelflutes@q.com

Education:

Arizona State University - Bachelors in Flute Performance.
Studied with Eric Hoover.
New England Conservatory - Masters in Flute Performance.
 Studied with Lois Schaefer


Locations:
2 Scottsdale Studio Locations and 1 Phoenix Location

Age 7 through adult - Beginner to Advanced
Half Hour:  $30

Other information:
Teach Piccolo and Piano also. -- In addition to teaching,
Christina plays professionally with the Avira Flute Duo, Full Circle (flute and guitar duo)
and the Scottsdale Arts Orchestra---Her students have placed in Regionals and
All State Competitions as well as placed in The Arizona Flute Society Competitions.


Cheryl Riggle
(317) 313-0915
e-mail: crigglemusician@yahoo.com

Locations:
- Home studio in Surprise, AZ. 
- Area schools in Peoria & Glendale.

Beginner to Advanced
All Levels:  Hourly $35, Half-hour $20

"I specialize in variations of the Alexander Method, embouchure,
posture, breathing, and air control issues.  I conduct woodwind sectionals,
masterclasses, and flute spas.  I also teach beginning theory and
composition, and beginning to intermediate piano students." 

Education:
-
Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance,
Concentration in Theory & Composition, Univ. of Indianapolis
- Working on Master Certificate from Berklee College of Music
Orchestration for Film & TV

Former flute student of: Marjorie-Yates Lockwood (Phoenix Symphony);
Eric Hoover (Arizona State University); Anne Reynolds (Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra)

Former composition student of: Christopher Rutkowski (University of Indianapolis);
Pete Schmutte (University of Indianapolis)

Cheryl performs throughout the United States, is an active
composer, arranger, and orchestral flutist.
 


Ashley Stahl
(321) 298-1322
e-mail: ashleyestahl@yahoo.com

Education:
- BM in flute performance, Florida State University
 - MM in flute performance, Arizona State University (in process)

I welcome students of all ages and backgrounds!
Rates: $40/hr    $20/half hr


Location:
Resident teacher at The Music Store
2630 West Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85202


Christina Steffen
602.992.3257
christina@azflute.com
Christina's web site is www.azflute.com

Education: BM & MM in Flute Performance
from the University of Arizona School of Music

Locations:
- Mesa Community College (Bachelor Degree program in Music Ed and AA Degree)
- Paradise Valley Community College (AA Degree)
- Private Studio near Tatum and Cactus

All levels.  Hourly:  $45    30 minute:  $25

Other information: Christina's students have been selected for the Phoenix Symphony Youth Orchestra, All-State Band & Orchestra, and the very prestigious National Disney Youth Orchestra in addition to PSG Symphonettes, Symphonic Winds and Regionals. Her students have also won and placed in the Young Musicians Competition, the AFS Competition, the MCCD Outstanding Soloist Competition and others.


Grady Willard
602-404-8989

Flute, Sax, Guitar, Piano, Recorder, Violin,
Viola, Cello, Bass, Electric Bass
All ages
$25.00 per half hour

 Education
Masters degree in Music Education  ASU

 Location
North East Phoenix/Scottsdale
Near 36th street and Shea Blvd.


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