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Flute lessons by Ellen Burr.
“Studying flute with you has been so beneficial to everything I do, including work. I find that I care about preparation, practice, and quality of the performance of whatever I am doing. Pretty amazing. Ellen is smart, patient and inspiring. All these little extras. If you don’t learn anything from her, you must be playing the wrong instrument!”
—Ken Luey, Los Angeles, CA
“Ellen is an absolute gem! My 12 year-old son has had three flute lessons with Ellen so far and I’m amazed by the impactful adjustments she’s made in his technique and general attitude towards practicing. On our first meeting, she captured my son’s heart by having him deconstruct his flute to show him the nuts and bolts of his instrument. This is his third year playing flute and he has had 3 different flute tutors, but I feel like this is the first time that the instrument and instructions clicked for him. We look forward to working with Ellen as my son has sights for auditioning and leveling up to the next orchestra group within his school music program. If you or your child is looking for a dynamic, intuitive, and talented flute instructor, don’t look any further and call Ellen!”
—Judy Kim, Los Angeles, CA
“I would like to say that you have taught me so much not just about theory, but also about how to live for yourself. “
—Evan Ogborn, Wichita, KS
“Ellen is a great teacher. I learned to play the flute as a teenager and then stopped for 20 years. A friend recommended Ellen, and she has helped me overcome my fear of playing again. She is very patient and celebrates my accomplishments, while also challenging me to improve. Ellen offers flexible lesson options, including online classes when I’m unable to attend in person. Her classes have given me the opportunity to learn independently and to play in duets and trios with other students in small recitals each year.”
—Yahaira Schofield, Los Angeles, CA
“Thank you so much for the motivation and kindness! You are such a kind teacher and I am so thankful I have you to motivate me.”
—Talia, Santa Monica, CA
“Thank you for everything Ellen!!! You’ve impacted me in so many ways that have made me who I am today, and I’ll never forget my amazing journey with you! Your eccentric personality and ability to stay true to yourself is something I really admire.”
—Hannah Kleiman, Santa Monica, CA
“I have now taken several lessons with Ellen Burr. First let me tell you about me. I am 79 years old and played the flute through until the end of high school, in 1963. Rusty is a very good description of my skills. When I recently picked up my flute to play again-oops-I realized I could not read the music, nor remember where to put my fingers. Two lessons with Ellen, I am quickly learning how to read where my fingers go. Ellen is so encouraging and and fun. She has managed to figure out my learning style and play to my strengths and habits. She assigns homework that I can accomplish, thus I can feel good about what I am learning and continue to be enthusiastic about the process.”
—Margaret Willers, Los Angeles
“Ellen has been a godsend. Our daughter started flute lessons with her when she was 9 and has progressed so fast. Ellen’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious and inspire my daughter to continually improve. We highly recommend her.”
—Jeremy Ruzumna, keyboardist for Fitz and the Tantrums
“From the moment you showed us the metal ‘spring garden’ in your studio backyard, Daniel and I fell in love with your brilliant sense of humor and energetic teaching methods. You are so respectful to your students and to music fundamentals. Yet, you manage to be quite creative and delightfully experimental in your teaching and music making. Thanks a million for instilling in Daniel the love of music making. As an undergraduate math major and music minor at UC Berkeley, He writes orchestral pieces, participates in the woodwind ensemble, and teaches a course that he designed called ‘Game Music Analysis.'”
—Shirin Raban, Beverly Hills, CA
