Mindia Klein - Flutes; Classic, Jazz, World Music

Introduction: Mindia teaches flute and general western classical and world music to students of all ages. Her method is non-competitive - but rigorous - deeply enriching, expansive and fun! In addition to the silver flute with it's vast repertoire and potential for improvisation, she is a teacher and performer on the the classical Indian bansuri flute, a deeply meditative and expressive art form. She has had the opportunity to study with some of the worlds greatest Indian classical musicians and she welcomes the opportunity to pass on this unique and beautiful art form. Her training is classically based yet she draws from many methods in her teaching including Suzuki, Orff, El Systema and styles and genres from around the world including jazz, folk, Indian and Balinese Gamelan. She has her own 16 piece Balinese Gamelan orchestra upon which to teach students who may want either a few introductory lessons or who may want to go deeper. She is a professional recording artist and performer who has received numerous awards and fellowships for her recordings, compositional and educational work. There is almost nothing more satisfying to me than knowing I have opened doorways for someone into the profound and exhillarating experience of making music! I know how enriching and life changing the act of bringing forth music from one's own being, either for oneself or with and for others can be. It is my honor to be able to guide and mentor others in this process. I have been a musician-composer-recording artist and educator my entire life. I have won many awards for my work and this is due to the fact that I have a deep unrelenting passion for what I do. I teach privately and in schools as an artist in residence. My recordings are available on iTunes and via CD Baby. You can also find them on my website. I'm available to travel anywhere in Marin County California to teach privately or to small groups of students. I am also available and happy to teach over the internet via SKYPE. I'm also willing to travel outside of Marin to the greater Bay Area and beyond for performances, workshops individual and group teaching where it is financial feasible to do so.