Introduction: Valerie Smith is a freelance flutist, private flute and music theory instructor, and classically trained flutist with a masters in music from Roosevelt University. What Valerie is known for is her knowledge of various styles of repertoires, tone development, music theory, and organization. She has a passion to help others understand music by taking something complex and breaking it down to simplicity. Valerie is open to help you bring your music abilities up to university level.