MENTOR GROUP
All early career flute teachers are welcome to join this mentor group, for support and information about teaching beginner and intermediate flute students.
There are TWO groups meeting each month to suit different time zones.
Flute Teacher Mentor Group 1 (June meeting)Fri, 27 JuneOnline meeting- Flute Teacher Mentor Group 2 (June meeting)Sat, 28 JuneOnline meeting
- Flute Teacher Mentor Group 1 (July meeting)Fri, 25 JulyOnline meeting
- Flute Teacher Mentor Group 2 (July meeting)Sat, 26 JulyOnline meeting
- Flute Teacher Mentor Group 2 (May meeting)Sat, 31 MayOnline meeting
- Flute Teacher Mentor Group 1 (May meeting)Fri, 30 MayOnline meeting
Feedback from recent workshops!
“Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us all, it’s been a gold mine!”
“Thank you very much for your super beginner flute camp”
“Your session was fantastic!”
“Karen, you are a wonderful teacher.”
“Really enjoyed the session, very informative.”
“My heart is so full, Karen! Thank you for your ideas and your invaluable expertise.”
“Thx so much Karen this has been just what I was looking for. Looking forward to more.”
“Brilliant session Karen. Thank you for your advice.”
“Thank you so much! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the session and look forward to more.” 💕
“Thank you Karen. You're an absolute treasure!”
MENTOR: Karen North
Karen North is a flute teacher, mentor, and book author with over 40 years of experience in music education. Passionate about bringing music into the lives of children and adults, Karen’s teaching has been described as creative and dynamic. She was Director of Music at Sydney Grammar (Edgecliff) School and has also taught in government schools at both primary and high school level.
Karen is the author of the popular and enduring flute method The Young Flute Player (translated into six languages), and has arranged many ensemble works, including Festive Flute Fun. Motivated to expand the repertoire with contemporary works and support living composers, she began commissioning new music in 2020. This led to Lyrical Flute Legends, a collection of 20 pieces including original works for intermediate-level flute and piano.
Since then, Karen has commissioned over 100 works from living composers, published in award winning collections that have been enthusiastically embraced worldwide: Inspiring Flute Solos (unaccompanied flute), Lyrical Flute Encores, and Lyrical Flute Miniatures (both flute & piano).
To promote performance opportunities for students and adult amateur players worldwide, Karen has organised an annual international flute competition since 2021, with esteemed judges including Sir James and Lady Galway, Lorna McGhee, Ulla Miilmann, Viviana Guzmán, Adam Eccleston, Sonia Croucher, Joshua Batty, and Dr. Brice Smith.
Karen also supports teachers through online workshops, mentoring for new teachers, and presentations at conferences in Australia and internationally. Her blog and free newsletter offer practical teaching resources and advice.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us all, it’s been a gold mine!
My heart is so full, Karen! Thank you for your ideas and your invaluable expertise.
Thank you so much! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the session and look forward to more. 💕
Thanks for all the hard work you put into these workshops. It's always great to get some fresh tips/suggestions.