Experienced tutor in Flute in Santa Cruz, Kathleen offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

As an adult student returning to flute studies after years of not playing, I really appreciate Kathleen's very positive and supportive attitude. She provides an atmosphere that includes not only feeling good about playing music again, but also does not sacrifice attention to detail and correctness, which ultimately makes for a very rewarding learning experience.

Kathleen is very serious about teaching music but she makes the classes fun and enjoyable for everyone. The recitals have a variety of musical styles and are something to look forward to throughout the year. My son has grown to love playing the flute. Thank you Kathleen!

Miss Kathleen’s tailoring teaching to students learning strengths

Working with Kathleen over the years has made me improve as a flautist and helped me to master many different styles of music.

My son appreciates Kathleen’s supportive teaching and learning environment. Kathleen inspires and demonstrates excellence with patience and respect for her students.

Kathleen is very willing to stay with it until she understands your specific concerns about the flute. I have watched her interact with many and she is unusually attentive, and sensitive to their particular needs and finally she enjoys her flautists, as they flourish.

There are so many positives, I don’t know where to begin. Kathleen Purcell is not only a talented musician, she is a master teacher. My daughter has grown exponentially in her technique, musicality and theory under Kathleen’s care. Kathleen is demanding, passionate about her craft and at the same time compassionate to the needs of a growing student.

Very thorough and patient when explaining, and clearly is a professional
who wants to share her expertise of music. Kathleen is also very tuned in to my present state of mind, and adjusts her instruction accordingly. Absolutely top notch music education, combined with a caring and gentle attitude. Absolutely phenomenal!!!! I wouldn't want anyone else teaching me!!!!

Kathleen's patient with her students (even the older ones!), has a nice sense of humor, is flexible in a student's choice of music, is a fantastic flutist and performs throughout the area.