Deborah Saidel, Flute + Sax

Deb Saidel is a seasoned woodwind performer and educator, earning her undergraduate music degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and her Masters in Flute Performance at Geogia State University. She is also an interdisciplinary scholar with a PhD from VCU. Dr. Saidel is a versatile musician: Classical flute soloist, Chamber Music player, Orchestra member, Pit musician -reeds, Jazz, World & Folk Music performer. As an instructor, she has expertise in individual training on flute, saxophone, clarinet, group lessons and sectional rehearsals, leading chamber ensembles, facilitating student recitals, audition coaching, improving sight reading skills, improvisation, and music theory and history.

“Music lessons are student-centered, meaning that I respect each person’s uniqueness and strive to be a sensitive and effective guide. I devise tailor-made methodologies of instruction that both appropriately challenge and support every learning style, level of musicianship, and type of temperament…I have mentored aspiring musicians for several decades from the novice to college-bound majors and beyond. My goal as a teacher is to empower my students- to see them flourish, to make our time together inspiring, worthwhile, and joyful.”