Your flute lesson dollar goes further with Dr. Cate Hummel because she has more training, experience and dedication to excellence than virtually any flute teacher around. Provided a student practices regularly as instructed, you will see more progress in less time and advancement to higher ensembles in school at an earlier age. Dr. Cate can: • Take a student from the very first notes on the flute to preparation for advanced degrees in Music Education or Performance anywhere in the world • Help virtually any student play with not just good tone, but great tone within just a few lessons • Help students learn how to practice effectively and build solid technique and practice habits • Help students play 2-3 grade levels beyond other flute players in school within a year or two of private lessons • Work with students of every ambition level, from kids who want to play well for fun and enrichment to the most advanced student who wants to win competitions, participate in top youth orchestras and go to college/conservatory for music • Provide a grounding in principles of music theory including scales, arpeggios and how understanding harmony makes learning music easier • Help students learn to play with musical feeling and understanding, not just correctly • Help students overcome stumbling blocks to enjoying the flute including problems with rhythm, tone production, poor hand positions, posture and breath control • Make lessons fun for almost any student who is willing to put in the effort to develop their playing • Build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for students, along with knowledge about how to succeed at the flute Specialties include preparation for ensemble placement auditions, IMEA auditions, chair challenges, flute competitions, college entrance auditions, youth orchestra auditions, summer/supplemental lessons for college students, and flute pedagogy for music educators. Dr. Cate’s students play in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras, Aurora Youth Symphony Orchestra and Youth Symphony of DuPage. Every year Dr. Cate’s students participate in the Chicago Flute Club competitions, the Society of American Musicians and Union League competitions.