School Age Students

Supportive flute instruction for young musicians
Ruth Kasckow offers flute instruction for school-age students in a warm, encouraging, and well-structured environment where young musicians build strong foundations and lasting confidence. Lessons are thoughtfully tailored to each student’s level and learning style, supporting both skill development and a genuine enjoyment of music.

Students are guided toward meaningful progress through clear goals, consistent feedback, and a supportive, organized approach. With open communication, Ruth partners with families to help each student grow with confidence, independence, and a strong sense of their musical voice.

Students are supported in:

• Developing strong fundamentals in tone, technique, and musical expression
• Preparing for school ensembles, recitals, auditions, and programs such as MTAC Certificate of Merit and VOCE
• Building confidence, focus, and effective practice habits
• Developing independence and a sense of ownership in their musical growth

Testimonial
“I am so thankful that Ruth is my teacher. She has taught me so much about being a flutist and a musician. She is calm and patient and she always pushes me to do my best, and taught me some of my best habits and ways as a musician.” Claire B, student

College & Professional Flutists

Specialized anatomy-based and performance-focused instruction
Ruth works with college and professional flutists seeking greater refinement, efficiency, and expressive depth in their playing. Lessons are highly individualized, focusing on strengthening technique, enhancing tone production, and developing a more coordinated and reliable approach to performance at a high level.

Drawing on Body Mapping and the Franklin Method, Ruth helps musicians reduce unnecessary tension, improve breathing and coordination, and support sustainable, injury-free playing. Whether preparing for auditions, performances, or continued artistic development, students gain clarity, consistency, and a more integrated approach to music-making.

Lessons focus on:

• Refining technique and tone production
• Improving coordination, breathing, and efficiency
• Reducing tension and supporting sustainable, injury-free playing
• Developing a more expressive and reliable approach to performance

Testimonial
“Ruth Kasckow’s series of Playing Flute from the Inside Out classes on LessonFace are a wonderful, detailed way to heighten your awareness of how your body can coordinate beyond the usual lips, tongue, fingers, lungs, diaphragm, etc…to produce effortless and beautiful flute playing. I have loved listening to her presentations and sometimes participating-she explains everything very clearly and with a great sense of discovery of new possibilities.” Keith Underwood, teacher & flutist

Adult Amateur Flutists

Flute lessons for personal growth and musical enjoyment
Adult amateur flutists are welcomed into a supportive and non-judgmental environment where learning is both structured and enjoyable. Whether returning to the flute, beginning to play for the first time, or continuing long-term study, lessons are tailored to individual goals, helping students build skills while reconnecting with the joy of music.

Ruth creates a space where adults can learn at their own pace while developing confidence, ease, and a deeper understanding of their playing. By incorporating body awareness and efficient movement, many students find that playing becomes more comfortable, expressive, and rewarding.

Lessons support:

• Building tone, technique, breathing, and musical skills
• Developing confidence and ease in playing
• Learning at an individualized and comfortable pace
• Improving coordination and reducing physical tension
• Enjoying music-making with greater freedom and expression

Testimonial
“She is very patient, attentive and supportive.  She's helped me remember the basics and has shared some fantastic tips and tricks.  She's also teaching me some music theory, which I had never learned.  After just a few months my tone is better than ever and the technique is coming back faster than I expected.” Jacki N, student

If you want to go deeper with your flute playing , read about Ruth’s class Playing Flute from the Inside Out on Lessonface.

Playing Flute from the Inside Out

Playing Flute from the Inside Out is an experiential, interactive class that explores how the body supports flute playing through movement, anatomy, and awareness. Topics include breathing, posture and balance, coordination, articulation, facial muscles, and the role of the tongue, airways, and internal support systems in sound production.

By understanding what is happening inside your body as you play, you can improve tone, technique, and coordination while reducing unnecessary tension. Through guided exploration, you’ll develop a more integrated and reliable approach to playing—supporting greater comfort, efficiency, and expressive freedom.

Testimonial “Ruth Kasckow’s series of Playing Flute from the Inside Out classes on LessonFace are a wonderful, detailed way to heighten your awareness of how your body can coordinate beyond the usual lips, tongue, fingers, lungs, diaphragm, etc…to produce effortless and beautiful flute playing. I have loved listening to her presentations and sometimes participating-she explains everything very clearly and with a great sense of discovery of new possibilities.” Keith Underwood, teacher & flutist
Testimonial: “The class was very informative - it's kind of amazing to me how little I knew before about how my body actually works when playing the flute! Ruth is very knowledgeable, sincere, and charming.” flutist from class
Testimonial: “Whole course so enlightening. Ruth delivers the information in a down to earth and accessible way, while addressing some quite deep concepts! Highly recommend to anyone who plays the flute, however experienced or not, to understand what’s happening inside the body, and not just in the areas we usually think about. Some great tips for releasing tension also scattered throughout the course. Thank you so much.” Alicia C.