Teaching Philosophy
I believe everyone can find joy in making music. Joy can look like a 6 year old playing their first song. Joy can look like a 13 year old performing on a recital. Joy can look like a dedicated high school student getting into All State, or their choice college program. Joy can look like an adult student reconnecting with their instrument.
I want to help each of my students excel in music in the way that brings them the most joy. I recognize that it looks different for everyone. I have high expectations for my students efforts, and as long as those efforts are consistent I am happy to support them along their chosen musical path.
I want to help each of my students excel in music in the way that brings them the most joy. I recognize that it looks different for everyone. I have high expectations for my students efforts, and as long as those efforts are consistent I am happy to support them along their chosen musical path.
About Nicole
Nicole Elkins, has been teaching flute to students of all ages for 20 years. Ms. Elkins holds a bachelors and masters degree in flute performance from Brigham Young University. For 9 years Ms. Elkins ran a large award winning flute studio in Salt Lake City Utah. Nicole has recently relocated to Round Rock, Texas and is accepting students. Ms. Elkins is a certified Kinderflute teacher and has experience teaching students as young as 5 years old.
From 2020-2022 Nicole served as the President of the Utah Flute Association, a group that provides performing, education, and competition opportunities for flutists across Utah. Nicole is a former faculty member of the Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City where she taught flute lessons, woodwind literature and coached chamber music. She previously has taught as an adjunct faculty member for the BYU Salt Lake Center teaching Music 101.
During her time in Utah, Ms. Elkins regularly subbed with the Salt Lake Symphony playing both flute and piccolo. She was a founding member of the Sandpiper Trio; performing regularly across Utah. She has previously performed with the Timpanogos Symphony, and the Utah Valley Symphony. Teachers include, April Clayton, Lisa Byrnes and Wendy Hohmeyer.
From 2020-2022 Nicole served as the President of the Utah Flute Association, a group that provides performing, education, and competition opportunities for flutists across Utah. Nicole is a former faculty member of the Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City where she taught flute lessons, woodwind literature and coached chamber music. She previously has taught as an adjunct faculty member for the BYU Salt Lake Center teaching Music 101.
During her time in Utah, Ms. Elkins regularly subbed with the Salt Lake Symphony playing both flute and piccolo. She was a founding member of the Sandpiper Trio; performing regularly across Utah. She has previously performed with the Timpanogos Symphony, and the Utah Valley Symphony. Teachers include, April Clayton, Lisa Byrnes and Wendy Hohmeyer.