Are private music lessons really necessary? YES, and here's why!
- Madison Booth
- Jul 26, 2024
- 3 min read
As a musician with a decade of private lesson teaching experiencing and over two decades as a student enrolled in private music lessons, I know firsthand the power and impact that they can have on musicians' development. As a young flutist, I was given the opportunity to embrace my individuality, self-accountability, creativity, independence, and joy in private flute lessons. Research has shown time and time again the power of music positively impacts our brains, bodies, and emotional wellbeing. I believe that music lessons not only build and refine a musician's ability, but also create opportunities for musicians to build confidence, embrace their whole selves, and positively impact their community around them.
What do you private lessons offer that flutists do not already receive in music class at school?
Private lessons offer a unique, one-on-one experience for flutists to receive individual and personalized instruction according to their interests. While school music classes like band are amazing and so important, classroom music teachers only have so much time to spend on certain topics, pieces of music, or student concerns - private lessons can meet all of these needs and more.
However, I understand that there might be some confusion about why private lessons offer and why they are essential. I hope to answer these questions here.
What do musicians learn in private lessons?
In private lessons, musicians have the opportunity to work with a highly-skilled professional musician who has made a living through performing and teaching music. As a professional, I offer insights into not only the fundamentals of playing my instrument, but also the opportunities that await musicians of all different ages and experience levels. Private lessons can help successfully prepare for additional music opportunities such as solo recitals, NMEA All-State Band, solo competitions, and regional/national honor ensembles.
Will private lessons help musicians be successful in band or other music classes?
Private lessons will help musicians be successful, confident, and self-assured in their school music programs. This will help them demonstrate leadership in their instrument section, ensemble, and more. It will also help them tackle new challenges in their musical lives with courage and enthusiasm.
What is the Omaha Flute Institute like?
Not only does the Omaha Flute Institute offer one-on-one private lessons for flutists, but it also provides a supportive community for flutists and additional musical opportunities such as studio recitals, studio retreats, flute ensembles, and workshops like the annual Elevating Flutistry Intensive summer camp. Visit www.madisonboothflute.com/omahafluteinstitute to learn more.
About the Omaha Flute Institute
The Omaha Flute Institute is a first-rate private music lesson experience for flutists of all ages and experience levels through private individual flute lessons. If you're a flutist who...
loves the flute & music, but wants to go above and beyond your school music classes
is seeking new musical challenges, but doesn’t know where to start
wants to try performing as a soloist, but isn’t sure how
wants to be a part of honor ensembles like NMEA All-State, but is overwhelmed by the audition process
and/or wants to be a part of a fun, supportive community of flutists
...the Omaha Flute Institute is the place for you!
About the Teacher
My name is Madison Booth and I am a flutist, educator, and performer in the Omaha area. and I am currently earning my doctorate in Flute Performance & Literature at the University of Illinois, and I am the founder of the Omaha Flute Institute! To learn more about me, visit my website: www.madisonboothflute.com
With a decade of teaching experience and nearly two decades of playing experience, I offer a unique experience for my students that focuses on:
Strengthening flute fundamentals
Developing musicianship
Cultivating creativity and self-trust
Encouraging love for ALL music
Fostering confidence & grit
Building community
Madison Booth is a flutist, educator, and performer in Omaha, NE.
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