Aaron H., Flute Teacher, Long Island
(516) 568-4942
About Me:
I like to combine all aspects of music education, not just technique and music reading, into my teaching approach. Often times, students are simply handed a book and are told to play. These students do not get introduced to theory, ear-training, pitch recognition, composition, performance techniques, general musicality, and fundamental setup (breathing, embouchere, finger/hand position). By combining these topics with high level instrumental technique training, I bring out the best in a student.
Styles:
Jazz, Classical, Pop, R&B, Latin
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Major Influences:
L.A. Philharmonic flautist Ms. Sarah Andon
To inquire about Flute lessons with Aaron, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (516) 568-4942.
Aaron also teaches saxophone up to a professional level and clarinet up to an advanced level.
Experience:
- Freelance wedding and club dates, styles ranging from pop/R&B to jazz and blues. [2001 - Present]
- Performances at Jazz Festivals (North Sea, Monterey, Next-Gen, Tri-C) and Boston venues (Regattabar, Berklee Performance Center, C. Walsh Theater, Ryles, Wally's) [2002 - Present]
- Private Lessons at Mockingbird Music (Mansfield, MA) on Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and Piano [2004 - 2007]
Education:
- Saxophone Performance (BM), Berklee College of Music [2005]
Studied With:
- George Garzone [2003 - 2005]
- Hal Crook [2002 - 2005]
- Loe Lovano [2003 - 2004]
- Sara Andon [2000 - 2001]
- Dr. Eddie Smith [1999 - 2001]
Awards:
- Thelonious Monk Institue Finalist - Thelonious Monk Institute, USC [2005]
- Presidents List and Summa Cum Laude - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Charlie Parker Award for Woodwind Excellence - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Concerto Competition Finalist - Fine Arts Club of Pasadena [2001]
- Redlands Concerto Competition Winner - University of Redlands [2001]
Recent Performances:
- The Baked Potato (Los Angeles) [October, 2007]
- Luna Lounge (Williamsburg, NY) [September, 2007]
Discography:
- Aaron Henry Group - "Blueshift" [2007]
- Bryan Baker and the Volunatry Villains - "Mute Narrator (Jan. 2008)" [2007]
- Bryan Baker Quartet - "Aphotic" [2006]
Scholarships:
- Charlie Parker Award [2003 - 2005]
- World Scholarship Tour [2002 - 2005]
- University of Redlands Music Scholarship [1999 - 2001]
- Presidential Scholarship [1999 - 2001]
Why not give the gift of music to someone in the Long Island area? We have flute lesson Gift Certificates available in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lessons.
If you need the gift certificate instantly we can send it to you by email as a PDF file. Or if you'd prefer, we can send it by regular mail.
The standard concert flute is pitched in the key of C and has a range of 3 octaves starting from middle C (or one half-step lower with a B foot). This means that the concert flute is one of the highest common orchestral instruments, with the exception of the piccolo, which plays an octave higher.