Playing outstanding flute and piano music
in beautiful Skagit Valley and Online
All ages and levels welcome
Students from Sedro Woolley, Bellingham, Mt. Vernon and the surrounding areas, and online with Facetime and Facebook Messenger
Hear a sampling: Bethea Plays Schocker
“You can’t find a better teacher! We have been there for nine years.”
–Erin
“The lessons have been tailor-made to my preferences and abilities.”
-Jill
“You’re the one and only teacher I would ever, EVER go to.”
-Reese, age 7
“You are a fantastic teacher, mentor and friend.”
-Derik
“My daughter’s flute skills have improved dramatically in less than a year. She is excelling in her school band as a result too. Finding Stephanie and investing in our daughter’s musical future is worth it!”
-Joy
“Stephanie is an amazing flute teacher and I look forward to my lesson every week!”
-Molly
“Your passion for music itself really comes through in your teaching.”
-Abby
“Stephanie does an amazing job working with all types of skill levels.”
-Anthony
“You helped my life-long dream of playing the flute to come true. I will never forget your patient, thorough teaching.”
-Brenna
Participating in these composers’ sense of fun allows players to project humor to the audience. The listeners react, bouncing it back to the players to continue. And a good time is had by all. The following are just a few fun examples of humor in piano music, each with a different quirky angle. These pieces … Continue reading HUMOR in Piano Music
“A merry heart does good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22). Humor in music takes many forms, ranging from obvious to subtle. It reveals the very human side of a composer, one ready to enjoy life with his performers and audience. The following are just a few fun examples of humor in flute music, each with … Continue reading HUMOR in Flute Music
Just found a lovely little piano studio pamphlet self-printed by B.Webster in Granville, Ohio, 1877. He didn’t have all of our bells and whistles almost 150 years ago, and he’s pretty old-school blunt, but his astute comments about tone and technique are right on. Here’s his article: In presenting my claims as a piano teacher, … Continue reading “Teacher of the Piano” 1877
Although the flute is reputed to use more air than any other instrument, blowing during Covid 19 can still be done safely. Notice the difference between blowing directly out and blowing into the instrument:
Deerland Flute & Piano 