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Jenna B.

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Teaches in English

Jenna B. is a professional flutist and dedicated music educator based out of New York City. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music as a student of Michel Debost, former principal flute of the Orchestre de Paris.

Jenna has performed with the Palm Beach Symphony, the South Florida Symphony Orchestra, and the Florida Wind Symphony, in addition to freelance performances including the Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses Orchestra and a special chamber orchestra concert accompanying the legendary Stevie Wonder. As an educator, Jenna served as Artist-in-Residence in K-12 music programs over the past decade. In addition to teaching her flute students, she is also delighted to lead composition classes with the Little Orchestra Society in NYC!

Jenna integrates Alexander Technique (AT) principles into her pedagogy as a means of teaching her students how to access their freedom of musical expression. She is now a 1600 hour-certified Alexander Technique teacher (AmSAT) from the Balance Arts Center in Manhattan, NYC. Jenna teaches her students how to creatively explore the principles underlying instrumental expression and virtuosity!

Jenna enjoys sharing her passion for music with students of all ages and abilities. Her teaching style is tailored to meet the needs of each student as they discover their unique learning process. Whether lessons are to support a fun music hobby or in pursuit of more competitive future aspirations (music school audition prep / college scholarships), Jenna’s goal is to help the student discover how to create beautiful, effortless music!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can flute be played in a NYC apartment?

Yes. Flute is one of the more apartment-friendly woodwinds because its volume is moderate and the sound is clear rather than blasting. Most NYC families practice during daytime or early evening hours without any neighbor issues.

Can I take flute lessons in jazz, pop, or world styles, not just classical?

Yes. While classical orchestral and chamber repertoire is a major flute tradition, our flute roster also includes teachers across jazz, Latin, world music, Celtic, and contemporary styles. We match you with a teacher who genuinely loves the music you want to play.

Do I need to buy a flute before lessons?

You’ll need a flute for every lesson. Most NYC families rent for the first 6 to 12 months. Trusted NYC instrument shops offer student-model flute rentals on a monthly basis. We recommend renting a serviced student flute from a reputable shop, not buying a cheap online flute that won’t play in tune. We’re happy to recommend specific NYC shops once you start.

Do Soyulla flute teachers come to our home?

Yes. In-home flute lessons are widely available across NYC. Your matched teaching artist comes directly to your home each week. Studio flute lessons are also available at our Manhattan studio.

How does Soyulla match families with flute teachers in NYC?

We start with a 20-minute conversation about your goals, the styles you love, and your schedule. From there, we identify the teaching artist who genuinely fits, make the introduction, and watch the first lessons closely. Our 99% teacher-student fit rate is the result of this care.

How long until I can play a real song on flute?

Most beginners produce a clear tone within the first 4 to 6 weeks of weekly lessons and 10 to 20 minutes of daily practice. Recognizable simple melodies typically come in 8 to 12 weeks. Within 6 months, students usually have a small repertoire and stable breath support.

How much do flute lessons in NYC cost?

Flute lesson pricing varies based on the teacher, lesson length, and frequency. Rather than quote a number out of context, we’d rather have a quick conversation about your goals and walk you through a clear, fixed price before anything begins. Most NYC flute students choose 30 or 45-minute weekly lessons.

What age should a child start flute lessons?

Flute typically starts around ages 8 to 10, once a child has the breath capacity, arm length, and finger coordination to hold the instrument comfortably. Some 7-year-olds start with the right teacher and a curved-headjoint flute that brings the lip plate closer. Teens and adults are excellent flute beginners.

What if the first flute teacher is not the right fit?

We adjust. The whole point of our matching process is to get the fit right, and if something isn’t clicking after 3 or 4 weeks, we re-match without making it complicated.

What NYC neighborhoods does Soyulla serve for flute lessons?

We provide in-home flute lessons across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and parts of New Jersey. Common neighborhoods include the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, West Village, Chelsea, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Astoria, Williamsburg, Long Island City, Riverdale, and many more.

What’s the difference between flute and piccolo?

Flute is the standard concert instrument, played in C, with a warm, full tone. Piccolo is the smaller, higher-pitched cousin, played in C an octave above the flute. Most students learn flute first and add piccolo later, often around 2 to 4 years into flute study, when their embouchure is established. Piccolo requires more refined breath control.

Why do flute beginners struggle to make a sound at first?

Flute is unusual among woodwinds because there’s no reed. The student creates the sound entirely with the angle and shape of the lips against the lip plate. Most beginners take 2 to 4 lessons before they can produce a steady tone reliably. This is normal and not a sign of difficulty with the instrument.