Find a Flute Teacher
Teachers who use the Blocki Flute Method and Flute Zoo books in their studios, listed alphabetically by state and country.
United States
California
Niccole Modell
Camarillo, CA · 805-279-0017
Holds a master’s degree in flute performance; teaches beginning through advanced; adjunct flute professor at California Lutheran University.
Diana Yudina
Oregon House, CA · Online + Nevada City, Grass Valley, Yuba City
Colorado
Elizabeth Hicks-Kimmey
Lakewood, CO · 303-324-3895
Bachelor’s in Flute Performance from Manhattan School of Music; Bachelor’s in Music Education from Metropolitan State University Denver; 30+ years teaching flute and piccolo.
Erin Spencer
Colorado Springs, CO · 303-532-9286
10 years teaching flute and piano; ages 8 and up; in-person lessons.
Rita Brown
Denver, CO · 304-669-0126
30+ years performing and teaching flute, voice, and piano. Relocated from Clarksburg, WV to Denver.
Connecticut
Beth Galloway
East Granby, CT · 860-983-1482
Teaches in home in East Granby, CT afternoons and weekends. Prefers in-person, can teach online.
Florida
Heidi Reiter
Davie, FL · 954-540-2930
Teaches flute and art; ages 6–adult; flute workshops in band programs; started KinderFlute certification 2021.
Karen Romig
Sarasota, FL · 941-586-3199
Graduated summa cum laude from Chapman University in Flute Performance; played with orchestras in California and Florida including the Venice Symphony Orchestra.
Lisa McMahon
Leesburg, FL · 352-897-7854
Playing since 1972; Lake Concert Band, First Baptist Leesburg Orchestra, Central Florida Sunshine Flutes.
Georgia
Erika Andres
Savannah, GA · 912-660-9968
Teaches all ages (as young as 5) in person and online in the Savannah area.
Illinois
Bridget de la Pena
Skokie, IL
Bachelor’s in Music, University of Notre Dame; Master’s in Education, Northwestern University; trained in Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze; ages 7+.
Sue Garton
Champaign, IL · 217-355-9498
FluteKeys; teaches ages 7 through adult in person and online in Champaign-Urbana.
Indiana
Cassie
Fort Wayne, IN · 260-702-9039
20+ years playing flute; incorporates mindfulness, stress management, and life skills alongside musical education.
Iowa
Sarah Richards
Urbandale, IA · 515-710-5821
20+ years performing and teaching in the Des Moines area.
Michigan
Laura Boor
Clinton Township, MI · 586-295-3938
23 years teaching; Oakland University Flute Performance; beginner through collegiate level; in person and online.
Nicole Elkins (she/her/hers)
Mid Michigan
Flute Teacher and Performer · Mid Michigan KinderFlute
Minnesota
Cynthia Johannessen
Lakeville, MN · 937-750-9844
20+ years private teaching; wholistic approach incorporating Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze.
Jenny Focht
Minneapolis, MN
Jenny Focht Music LLC
Juliana Becerra
Minneapolis, MN · 319-961-8969
7 years teaching flute; introduced to Blocki’s pedagogy while living in Colombia.
North Carolina
Alexia Jowers
Kernersville, NC · 407-595-5952
25+ years teaching; Bachelor’s in Flute Performance & Music Education, University of Miami; Master’s, UCF.
Ohio
Antonio Rion
Kent, OH · 330-204-9429
Enthusiastic flute teacher; teaches all ages with kindness and open communication.
Pennsylvania
Kathy Blocki
Gibsonia, PA · 412-773-2869
40+ years teaching students of all ages.
Katie Shesko
Pittsburgh, PA · 412-543-8233
Pittsburgh flutist; produces, records, and arranges video game and anime music in her home studio.
Molly Shortridge
Dillsburg, PA · 717-571-0640
30+ years experience · Flutist in “Across the Pond” Celtic Band · The Perfect 5th Musical Arts Center & online
theperfect5th.com · thefluteplace.com · kinderfluteacademy.com
Morgan Klauscher
Mt. Lebanon, PA
Teaches beginner through advanced, ages 5+; at Kathy’s Music, Mt. Lebanon, PA.
South Carolina
Amanda Barrett
Greenville, Greer & Spartanburg, SC · 864-704-3976
40 years teaching; degrees in Music Education and flute performance; adjunct Professor of Flute at North Greenville University · Distinctive Music Studios · Majesty Music Academy
Josie Cox
Columbia, SC · 843-796-0004
KinderFlute instructor in the Columbia, SC area; teaches all ages starting as young as 5.
Tennessee
Ann Marie Hartman
Hixson, TN · 423-847-0004
45+ years playing experience; teaches ages 8–10 to adult; beginner through early-advanced.
Texas
Jennifer Rundlett
Katy, TX · 240-675-0866
20+ years teaching flute in the Frederick, MD area; founding music director of Frederick Community College Flute Choir.
Julie Koidin
Austin, TX · 773-590-8717
Former faculty at Loyola University Chicago and UIC; studied KinderFlute® with Kathy Blocki 2024–2025; teaches in person and online.
Kerri Arakawa
Celina, TX · 949-275-2461
25+ years teaching flute; ages 6–76!
Nicole Elkins
Round Rock, TX · 801-747-9306
20 years teaching; Bachelor’s and Master’s in flute performance from BYU; ran award-winning flute studio in Salt Lake City, UT for 9 years.
Thomas Horter
Austin, TX · 512-983-0209
Principal flutist of the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra; former Talent Grant student of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Utah
Anna-Lisa Davidson
Logan, UT · (435) 374-4441
Home studio & online · Ages 5–85 · Cache Symphony Orchestra · Cache Valley Civic Ballet · American Festival Chorus and Orchestra · Music Theatre West · Mountain West Flute Orchestra
Maddi Lee
Saratoga Springs, UT · 801-717-8878
Teaching since 2017; all ages and skill levels from young beginners to advanced students.
Virginia
Medley Lovelace
Lynchburg, VA · 434-610-1681
Bachelor’s in Flute Performance 2014 and Master’s in Music Education 2019, Liberty University; won 2014 Concerto Competition; premiered original compositions.
Washington
Sorcha Barr-Deneen
Silverdale, WA · 720-258-6499
Professional flutist; leads masterclasses and adjudicates competitions; Flute and Piccolo with Steamboat Symphony Orchestra since 2019.
Susan Hallstead
Greater Seattle/Tacoma, WA · 253-365-7757
Member of Flute Play international group.
Wisconsin
Alea Erickson
Sheboygan & De Pere, WI · 920.889.9142
Home WI Music Studio, North Sheboygan
Carol Meves
Milwaukee & Germantown, WI · 414-801-9004
25+ years performing and teaching; small ensembles, solo appearances, and orchestral positions across the US.
International
Bolivia
Justa
La Paz · +591 7371 6069
Taught at Salesiana University La Paz and Plurinational Conservatory of Music; teaches children, young people, and adults in English or Spanish.
Brazil
Camila Carvalho de Souza
Barra Mansa · +55 24 99875-3988
Teaches all ages.
Canada
Debbie Reynolds
Hudson, Quebec · 450-458-4862
25+ years teaching; teaches online worldwide and in person in Hudson, QC; degrees in Music from McGill University; English and French.
Katherine M Watson
Vancouver, BC · 514-705-5284
Teaches piano and flute to ages 4+; 20+ years teaching; plays flute and piccolo in orchestras around Vancouver.
Shanti-Ella Cretu
Vancouver, BC
15+ years playing flute; 6 years teaching; graduated UBC; teaches ages 7+ at all levels.
Italy
Lucia Pappalardo
Sanremo, Italy
Winner of national and international competitions; collaborated with Ente Arena di Verona, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Toscanini Orchestra of Parma, Abruzzese Symphony, Sanremo Symphony Orchestra.
Malaysia
Yong Ching Ting
Kuala Lumpur
Teaches at Garden International School, Alice Smith (Primary) International School, Epsom College; CCA teacher for orchestra, wind band, Toots and Doods, Woodwind Consorts; ages 4 to adults.
Netherlands
Annemieke de Bruijn
Enschede · +31 6 2940 6092
40+ years teaching; ensemble playing is an important part of lessons; uses breathing tools from Flutemotion.
South Africa
Anna-Maria Vermeulen
Pretoria · +27 83 407 8468
Degrees in flute performance cum laude from University of Pretoria; Performer’s Licentiate from University of South Africa.
Switzerland
Silvia Fadda
Colombier, Neuchâtel · +41 76 377 70 67
Uses Kinder Zoo books for young pupils.
Thailand
Siriporn Jinanarong
Bangkok & Nonthaburi · +66 81 835 2235
Music teacher since 1982; former flute teacher at Chulalongkorn and Mahidol Universities; teaches part time at Harrow International School and International School Bangkok.
United Kingdom
Alexandra Petropoulos
London · +44 7581 795117
Award-winning flutist; 20+ years professional experience; teaches all ages in SW London and online.
David Aldridge
Luton, UK · 07912 216391
Many years teaching flute at all levels; ABRSM grades 1–4; covers sonority, technique, intonation, posture, embouchure.
Nevena Atanasova
London
Prizewinner of national and international competitions; scholar of Royal Philharmonic Society and Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria; award holder from Royal College of Music.
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