Flute
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Beginner to advanced levels
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Learn technique, expressiveness, repertoire, & music theory
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Free trial lesson
Teaching
Theresa's approach is
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to engage with the unique perspectives of her students,
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while offering key insights & tools for their growth.
"Theresa was AMAZING! She was very respectful and knowledgeable. I appreciated all of her feedback... I wish I had more time to pick her brain!"
~ Undergraduate student at the Global Communication Center, Carnegie Mellon University
Writing
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Strengthen college essays, cover letters, creative writing, & more
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Learn strategies for clear & effective writing
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Online appointments available
As a flute teacher, Theresa draws from her studies with renowned flutist & pedagogue Alberto Almarza, as well as masterclasses & lessons with Lorna McGhee, Marianne Gedigian, Nina Assimakopoulos, Claudio Barile, Jasmine Choi, Brook Ferguson, Angela Jones-Reus, Jonathan Keeble, Thomas Robertello, Jeanne Baxtresser, Patricia Dadalt, Cecilia Ulloque, Marcela Bianchi, & Christina Jennings, among other internationally-acclaimed flutists.
As a writing tutor, Theresa has worked one-on-one with hundreds of students — from high school to undergraduate to PhD levels — in all fields of study, for college courses, job applications, publications, etc.
Photo by Greg Sciulli. South Ave United Methodist Church, Wilkinsburgh. 2018.
creative expression &
musical storytelling
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When we create, whose stories are we telling?
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What are our own stories?
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How do we create work that tells stories we believe in?
To navigate these questions, I offer a virtual workshop open to people of all ages & backgrounds. Please contact me if interested.
"It helped me realize the connection between music & stories"
~ Workshop participant at Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra
"Theresa was engaging, personable, prepared, thoughtful,
and got the kids involved & speaking"
~ LINDSEY NOVA, executive director of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra
