It’s time for a flute teacher who’ll
empower
your flute playing & take you from fearful to fearless.
It’s time for a flute teacher who’ll empower your flute playing & take you from fearful to fearless.
learn efficiently, communicate musically
empower
You want to become a better flute player, but you have no idea how to practice—or even what to practice.
You dream of having a performance free from trembling knees, shaking fingers, and quivering lips.
Don’t you wish you had a flute teacher who could help you practice more efficiently, perform with confidence, and tell a story with your playing so you can finally have poise under pressure?
that's where i come in.
I’m Sarah Weisbrod, a Twin Cities, Minnesota-based flutist and teacher. I’m passionate—let’s be honest, admittedly obsessed—with helping you conquer obstacles on the flute.
Sound familiar?
I'm so glad you're here!
With 15+ years of experience teaching private flute lessons from beginners through college-level, learning from prized students of Marcel Moyse & Julius Baker, and a soon-to-be Doctorate in Musical Arts, I’ve amassed confidence-boosting, personally verified methods that help flutists elevate their flute playing.
I combine my expertise in music with 10+ years as a software consultant analyzing data & recognizing patterns in the pulp and paper industry—yup, I’ve had a hand in making sure your Starbucks latte doesn’t leak and your Amazon box doesn’t fall apart — to give you a customized, science-based learning experience.
Throughout the years, my students have received superior ratings at music contest, won spots in all-state ensembles, successfully auditioned for youth orchestras, earned college music scholarships, and performed in regional festivals and masterclasses.
Whether you’re a beginner trying to understand all the dots and lines in your music or an advanced flutist looking to master Tone Development Through Interpretation...
Throughout the years, my students have received superior ratings at music contest, won spots in all-state ensembles, successfully auditioned for youth orchestras, earned college music scholarships, and performed in regional festivals and masterclasses.
Whether you’re a beginner trying to understand all the dots and lines in your music or an advanced flutist looking to master Tone Development Through Interpretation...
I'm here to guide you on your journey!
I'll meet you where you're at and help you transform your flute playing.
Long story short, I didn’t have my first private teacher until I got to college. I placed 32nd overall in my freshman audition - OUCH!, but through hard work and an amazing teacher, I was playing in the top orchestra by my junior year.
In my senior year of college, I played for the late William Bennett (WIBB). Hearing him play was like hearing the flute in technicolor for the first time. He became an immense source of inspiration for me, and I made a point to study with him at master classes whenever possible.
Wibb taught me that music is like a language. Once I finally incorporated his teaching into my playing, my technical and pitch issues were easier to overcome. Plus, my confidence improved.
In the 15+ years since I became a private flute teacher, I’ve collected a wide array of teaching techniques that I use in my daily practice and with my students.
And now i'm going to share them with you.
William Bennett
seeing WIBB at Nfa 2017
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I show you how to practice & what to practice — setting you up with a solid foundation.
I'm not like other flute teachers:
I use a mindful approach — preventing injuries and giving you poise under pressure.
I teach you the unwritten rules of music — helping you play more than just the notes on the page.
"I observed long ago that the real beauty of the sound comes from the generosity of the heart."
— marcel moyse
WORdS TO LIVE BY
– Current doctoral student
– Private studio for 15+ years
– Bachelor's and Master's Degree's in flute performance
Degrees & Experience
My credentials
– Immanuel Davis
– Julia Bogorad-Kogan
– Debora Harris
Principal Teachers
– Marcel Moyse
– William Bennett (WIBB)
– Lorna McGhee
– Denis Bouriakov
– Emmanuel Pahud
Influences & Inspriations
– Emily Beynon
– Jean-Pierre Rampal
– Julius Baker
– Tom Nyfenger
– Paula Robison
MY HUSBAND
can't live without
HIGH HEELS
favorite ACCESSORY
NORTHERN MN
FAVORITE US DESTINATION
PARIS
FAVORITE OVERSEAS DESTINATION
PURPLE
FAVORITE COLOR
I'm ALL ABOUT
Curiosity,
creativity,
growth,
hard work,
paying it forward,
empowering your flute playing
I'M NOT ABOUT
Comparison,
shortcuts,
negative self-talk,
the phrase "I can't",
end-gaining
WHERE TO NEXT?
Defeat Bad Tone Days
From the Blog: Don't let a bad tone day keep you from having a successful practice session. Read my 7 favorite tips.
Check out my Flute Services
From private flute lessons to group workshops and masterclasses, discover how I can help your flute playing.
On the Blog: Bad Tone Days
Tired of practicing long tones?
Try expressive long tones
It's like multiple exercises from Marcel Moyse's De la Sonorité combined into 1 long tone exercise. Work on dynamics, expression, range, and more! If you need to change your long tone game, this book is for you.
I need this!
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