Teaching
Private Lessons
Please contact Nicole directly for schedule availability and rates.
Teaching is my passion! I love guiding students of all ages and abilities, and seek to bring out the very best in each student with a nurturing and encouraging approach. Whether you hope to learn the basics, improve at playing with others, or reach the highest level, my goal is to help you achieve your goals through your love of music! My methodical approach incorporates tone work, technique practice, ear training and sight reading in addition to etudes, duets and repertoire.
Under my guidance, many of my students have been selected for All-State music festivals, District festivals, Portland Youth Ensembles, Bay Chamber Young Stars of Maine competition, Bangor Concerto competition and the Kotzchmar Memorial Trust Scholarship.
Nicole’s teaching locations:
- Scarborough home studio
- Colby College (Waterville)
* Non Colby College students may also take lessons on campus.
Online Lessons
Nicole offers online lessons for any students who find it inconvenient to travel to any of her regular teaching locations. Please contact Nicole for more information.
Testimonials
“Nicole has the perfect combination of patience, support and enthusiasm, while bringing her broad range of musical expertise to the table. The knows the right balance of holding space for students to feel comfortable exploring the flute, while gently reinforcing the necessary techniques that need mastering before moving to the next level.” – Leanne Cooper
“Thank you for making these past ten years of music making such a major part of my life. I’ve had so much fun learning to play and understand the flute with you, and I’ve made so many positive memories revolving around music” – Sophie Schuele, Brunswick
“Thank you for an amazing four years. You have helped to make my Colby experience extremely special. You are someone who I admire and aspire to be like one day.” – Alexandra Koeck-Schultz, former Colby College student
“Nicole is a kind, patient and versatile teacher. She forms strong relationships with her students, and leads fun lessons which she adapts well to both encourage and challenge her students. She is able to teach students to read music and learn by ear. She is accomplished in classical and folk flute traditions and will make her students feel accomplished too!” – Will Norton, former Colby College student
“Nicole has been a wonderful teacher for me – she is creative, patient, supportive and so very talented! She has introduced me to a wide range of new music and techniques that have expanded my understanding of what the flute can do. With Nicole, I have not only improved in all aspects of my playing but my love for the instrument has grown immensely. Working with Nicole has been incredibly rewarding and I cannot recommend her teaching enough!” – Jacob Wall, former Colby College student
