Private Woodwinds Lessons in Cincinnati — Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone
Cincinnati Music Academy offers personalized woodwinds instruction for students of all ages and experience levels. Learn flute, clarinet, saxophone, or recorder with professional instructors who make playing engaging, approachable, and rewarding — with flexible scheduling and no long-term commitments.
What Are Private Woodwinds Lessons?
Private woodwinds lessons at Cincinnati Music Academy are customized for each student’s instrument, skill level, and goals. Students can study flute, clarinet, saxophone, or recorder, exploring classical, jazz, or pop styles. Lessons emphasize breath control, tone production, and reading while helping musicians develop expressive and confident performance skills.
- Weekly 30-, 45-, or 60-minute private lessons
- Instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, and recorder
- Styles: classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary music
- Emphasis on breath, tone, and articulation
- Optional recitals and ensemble opportunities
- Flexible scheduling — no long-term commitments
What to Expect in Woodwinds Lessons
Each lesson blends technical training with musical creativity. You’ll strengthen tone, phrasing, and sight-reading while learning pieces you love. CMA’s instructors tailor every session to the individual — helping beginners build strong foundations and advanced players refine their artistry. Students can prepare for school bands, auditions, or play simply for personal enjoyment.
Who Are Woodwinds Lessons Perfect For?
Kids & Teens
Young musicians build technique and confidence while preparing for school band or youth ensemble participation. Lessons combine structure, patience, and fun to foster lifelong appreciation for music.
Adults
Adults can begin at any level or return to playing after a break. CMA’s instructors create a relaxed, supportive setting to help each student reach their goals — from hobby players to advanced performers.
How Private Woodwinds Lessons Work
Placement
A short consultation helps match you with the right instructor based on your instrument, level, and goals.
Lessons
Weekly sessions combine warm-ups, scales, and repertoire — adapted to your interests and musical direction.
Progress
Students receive individualized feedback and can prepare for school band concerts, auditions, or recitals.
Flexibility
Lessons run year-round with adaptable scheduling and no long-term commitments.
Meet Your Woodwinds Teachers
Professional performers and educators helping students master tone, control, and expression on woodwind instruments.
Austin holds a Bachelor of Music Education from University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, where he spent his time developing his pedagogy skills with Dr. Ann Porter, as well as focusing on technical ability in classical repertoire with Dr. James Bunte and improvising in jazz big bands with veteran jazz legend Craig Bailey. He has worked extensively with woodwind students in Southern Ohio districts such as Milford and Sycamore, where his students are regularly accepted into (and featured in performances of) local competitive ensembles like Ohio All State Bands, Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, and Cincinnati Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Danielle Hundley believes that flute lessons should develop each student as total musician. In addition to the important fundamentals of flute playing, Danielle emphasizes composing, chamber music participation and music appreciation in her studio. Ms. Hundley works hard to develop a learning plan, adapted to meet the needs of each student as an individual. She creates a nurturing environment, with the right balance of challenge and encouragement for beginning students (youth and adult) through advanced, pre-conservatory flutists.
Laura Sabo is a classically trained musician who has crossed to the dark side of improvised music and never wants to go back, except occasionally when she gets to perform with wonderful ensembles such as the West Virginia Symhony Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and Concert:Nova. She fell in love with music as a child when she would sneak into the basement after dinner to spend hours listening to old records. Her impatience chose saxophone as her first instrument in fourth grade simply because the line for flute was too long. Although she was reduced to tears when her private lesson teacher forced her to switch to clarinet, it has proven a fateful match.
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Woodwinds Lesson Questions
Students of all ages and experience levels — from beginners to advanced performers.
Flute, clarinet, saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone), and recorder.
Flute, clarinet, saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone), and recorder.
Yes. Students should have their own instrument for practice. CMA instructors can recommend affordable rental or purchase options.
No. Recitals and ensemble opportunities are optional and low-pressure.
Weekly lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes, depending on the student’s goals and experience.
Yes. Many CMA woodwind students prepare for school band placements or local ensemble auditions as part of their lessons.
Filling out one of the below forms is not a commitment to start paying for lessons; it simply lets us know you are ready to get started.
Filling out one of the below forms is not a commitment to start paying for lessons; it simply lets us know you are ready to get started.