Personal Statement/Bio:

Jason Brook, a native of Northern Maine, began his flute studies at age 17 after becoming an accomplished clarinetist. He went on to study flute performance at the University of Southern Maine, spending his first semester learning from Catherine Payne, who is now currently piccoloist with the San Francisco Symphony. He then studied with esteemed New England flute pedagogue Jean Rosenblum, a graduate of Oberlin where she studied with famed flutist Michel DeBost. Jason earned principal spots in the University of Southern Maine Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and piccoloist in the Southern Maine Symphony at USM. Jason currently resides in New York City, where he teaches privately and coaches woodwinds with the Interschool Orchestras of New York and is Assistant Director of Music at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts -the country's largest and most comprehensive non-competitive performing arts camp for children ages 7-17, where he teaches flute, performs and coaches in pit orchestras and assists in all music department operations. Jason also performs regularly as a freelance flutist, and theatrical woodwind doubler (Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones) for musical theatres around NYC with more than 100 productions under his belt. Jason currently studies flute frequently with world renowned flutist Laurel Zucker, who also spends 2-3 weeks each summer at French Woods Festival.

Education/Training:

Training:
University of Southern Maine, Flute Performance:
Principal Flutist/Piccoloist: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble
Piccoloist: USM Southern Maine Symphony
Soloist/Baritone: USM Chamber Singers, also USM Chorale
Opera Workshop (roles: Papageno, Don Giovanni, Guglielmo, Belcore)

Instructors:
Jean Rosenblum, Flute, University of Southern Maine
Laurel Zucker, Virtuoso Flutist
Catherine Payne, Piccoloist San Francisco Symphony
Ellen Chickering, Voice, University of Southern Maine

Teaching Philosophy:

Every student learns differently. My approach varies from student to student. First, we establish a goal: Make All-State, Play in a Community Band, Make First Chair at my school, Get into college, etc. Then, using information based on the student's current ability and time schedule we choose the appropriate repertoire for study and a practice schedule.

Music Programs:

Woodwind Coach - Interschool Orchestras of NY www.isorch.org

Asst. Dir. of Music - French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts www.frenchwoods.com

National Flute Assosiation
www.nfaonline.org

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made prior to the date of lesson may be rescheduled at no cost.

Cancellations on the day of the lesson may be charged a cancellation fee of $15 depending on the impact it has on the day's schedule.

No-Shows are responsible for paying the full lesson fee, and are rescheduled only if time permits. (This is a guideline, each student is handled on a case-by-case basis with special circumstances taken under consideration)

Promotions:

FIRST lesson is half-price.

20th Lesson is free for students with perfect attendance record. No-Shows are ineligible for this promotion.

Flute Shopping: I am happy to help shop for a new instrument, including researching based on your budget, locating/coordinating trial instruments. Trial assistance that is conducted outside of the lesson environment will be at NO charge, and compensation/gratuity is at the discretion of the Student/Parent. (I just want you or your child to make the best choice for making music)