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Jenny Lehtonen (MM University of Cincinnati CCM '18, BM University of Maryland, College Park '15, summa cum laude) is a flutist and teacher in Cincinnati committed to community engagement by performing classical music locally and sharing her work online.
Jenny had her professional orchestral debut as principal flutist of the Canton Symphony Orchestra in 2017. At CCM she performed regularly in the orchestral and operatic productions of the university while also involved in community outreach and engagement with CCM AfterSchool. She has made appearances with the Cincinnati Chamber Opera, CCM Opera Bootcamp Orchestra, McLean Orchestra, and Washington International Symphony Orchestra. Before coming to Cincinnati, Jenny performed in the ensembles of the University of Maryland and regularly in the DC Area. She participated in the 2016 Philadelphia International Music Festival Music House, and won Alternate Grand Prize in their Concerto Competition. She was a finalist in the 2014 NFA Orchestral Audition and Masterclass Competition and participant in the 2014 Eastern Music Festival. Jenny was also a participant in the 2013 Marina Piccinini Summer Flute Master Classes at the Peabody Conservatory. Jenny had her solo debut as winner of the 2010 Columbia Orchestra Young Artist Competition in Columbia, MD. Jenny's primary teachers have been Henrik Heide, Aaron Goldman, and Dr. William Montgomery. |
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Teaching |
I taught flute privately in Columbia, MD for 3 years before moving to Cincinnati, and I took pedagogy class at University of Maryland to strengthen my skills. I have a rate of $45 for 45 minute lessons, and $60 for 60 minutes. I consider 45 minutes the minimum ideal for getting the most progress done at all skill levels. I focus on flute fundamentals as well as teaching my students to be critical thinkers. I teach etudes, solos and duets, and coach on large ensemble music. I also teach piccolo and beginner flutists! To schedule lessons and location arrangements, please see the Contact page. If you are interested in shorter or longer lessons, please let me know.
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Musicology |
I actively study Classical Music as an amateur musicologist. While in school, I wrote many essays and blogs concerning composers of Classical Music around the internet, and continue to do research including work on a short video biography on the life and works of Alexander Glazunov in honor of the 150th Anniversary of his birth in 2015. Click to view my blog on TalkClassical.
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