“Our high schooler loves her flute lessons with Ann Marie! She is encouraging, explains things well, and establishes excellent rapport. Our daughter has improved both in technical skill and confidence through her lessons. Highly recommend!”

- Cynthia, parent of student

Ann Marie Collins

Private Flute Instructor

With over 15 years of private teaching experience and 25 years of flute expertise, Ann Marie is a classically trained flutist with a Bachelor of Music from James Madison University. She studied under Dr. Beth Cahill for four years as a member of the JMU flute studio. Her repertoire encompasses everything from Baroque to Classical to Romantic styles, Irish and Rock techniques, Modern compositions and more. Ann Marie’s qualifications and expertise were developed through numerous recitals, auditions, private lessons, ensemble performances, and master classes with various artists in residency including world-renowned author and acclaimed flutist Trevor Wye.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • One-on-one instruction, with an emphasis on technique studies and tone development

  • Audition Preparation

  • Recital planning

  • Sight reading

  • Marching Band Performance

  • Piccolo

  • Ensemble Performance Coaching

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bold Music Lessons - 2015 to Present

  • Private instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced experience levels online and in-person

  • Solo and collaborative performance coaching for quarterly "gig night" events, showcasing student progress to the local and Bold Music community

  • Lesson materials provided and recommended on an ongoing basis

  • Work individually with each student during scheduled weekly lessons, customizing lesson plans by focusing on student-specific needs and goals

AM Flute Lessons - 2007 to present

  • Online and in-person private flute instruction for students of various experience levels and age ranges, from elementary school to retired seniors

  • Customize lessons focus on individual needs and goals by isolating weaknesses, developing strengths, mastering fundamentals, and stretching outside of comfort zones for steady improvement

  • Keen focus on tone, technique, breath control, posture, articulation, embouchure, and a variety of musical styles from diverse time periods and cultures

EDUCATION

George Mason University - Arlington, VA - Master of Arts in Arts Management, 2013

James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA - Bachelor of Music, 2011

Ensembles :

  • JMU Wind Ensemble JMU Concert Band

  • JMU Chamber Orchestra JMU Flute Choir

  • JMU Wind Symphony

  • "Virginia's Finest" JMU Marching Royal Dukes

Relevant Courses Completed :

  • Applied Flute (7 semesters) Senior Half Recital

  • Written Music Theory I, II, III, and IV

  • Piano 1 and II

  • Music History I, II, III, and IV

  • Ear Training I, II, III, and IV