Vicki Nurre, Piano and flute lessons

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Welcome to my page! I'm so glad you are thinking about flute or piano lessons! About me: I've been teaching piano and flute for about 50 years, beginner through advanced, including at the University of Kansas. I have a BM in music composition (minors in flute and piano) and a MM in flute performance. In addition to teaching, I am an accompanist/assistant conductor for the award winning Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle. My book, "Artistic Accompanying" is available at Amazon. My many years in music have afforded me as many opportunities, from performing in chamber music ensembles, orchestras, bands, and in competitions. Piano lessons focus on learning to play in the classical style, sight-reading, theory, and ear training. Repertoire is primarily classical. Flute instruction focuses on creating a beautiful tone, supple technique, sight-reading, theory, and ear training. Repertoire is primarily classical. I often work with students, however, to help prepare them for their solo/ensemble pieces for school, as well as auditions. For both piano and flute instruction, I use many materials from the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), and encourage students to be involved with the graded assessments that they offer. You can find out more about the Royal Conservatory program by googling "The Royal Conservatory." Most instruction right now is virtual, but I am doing a few lessons in person, depending on the circumstance. In person lessons take place at my home, near Yakima, WA.

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Current Top Pro

Hired 13 times

Serves Wapato, WA

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57 years in business

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Papi O.

Feb 24, 2026

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Details: 18 - 25 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Isaac C.

4 weeks ago

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Have been learning with Mrs. Vicki over couple months. Very enjoyable experience with her. I’m an adult with slow progress but she is always patient with me and knows how to push a bit me forward. It has been an enjoyable journey!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Classical • Yes, the student has a keyboard • I'm flexible • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Thank you, Isaac! I appreciate that so much! It is fun working with you to achieve your goals!

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Emily w.

Feb 28, 2023

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Vicky is a great and experienced piano teacher . She has solid teaching skills and knows how to teach piano theory well . Would highly rec .

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Adair K.

Dec 14, 2020

Vicki Nurre is the best music teacher my kids have had. My oldest child said that if she had been his first teacher, then he wouldn't have had to unlearn so many bad habits. Her knowledge and experience seems to be hard to find these days.

Lisa H.

Jan 27, 2021

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Please note that pricing is the same for both piano and flute lessons, and that 30 minute, 45 minute, and 60 minute lessons are available on both piano and flute. Students may pay per lesson. Payment must be made in advance of the lesson. 1 hour lesson: $58 45 minute lesson: $48 30 minute lesson: $38 For more information, please contact me.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first step is to actually talk with you, usually through a phone appointment. If the student has already had private lessons, the first lesson is an opportunity for the student to show me how they play, and what they know. If the student has not had lessons before, we just meet at the first lesson, and go from there. With flute students, I use predominantly the Rubank methods, as well as the Royal Conservatory materials. In piano, I also use materials from the Royal Conservatory. I encourage students to take part in the Royal Conservatory assessments. You can learn more about this program at the web site for The Royal Conservatory.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
MM in Flute Performance, and BM in Music Composition with minors in piano and flute, both from the University of Kansas. Special studies with Ransom Wilson (french technique), Betty Bang Mather (Baroque studies) and Roger Mather, and Jean-Pierre Rampal in flute. Special studies at the Aspen Music Festival with Michael Czajkowski in composition. Special studies with Robert Steinbauer in piano. I have been teaching either piano or flute since I was 15, and taught flute for two years at the University of Kansas. Besides maintaining a private studio, I have worked since 1992 with children's choirs, including the highly acclaimed Indianapolis Children's Choir (accompanist) and the award-winning Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle (accompanist and assistant conductor). I have several choral works that are published through the ICC publishing house. I have also taught high school band at a private high school (Indianapolis, IN.) My book, Artistic Accompanying is available at Amazon.