I have been playing the flute for almost 10 years now. Those years have been filled with playing in concert bands, all throughout my schooling and now into college, marching bands, orchestras and a number of individual solo opportunities. All of this started by having Kayla Hunt as my first flute teacher. Her passion for music inspired me to be better, along with her versatile teaching strategies helped me to stay focused and engaged. Kayla helped propel me as a flutist giving me the basic understanding of rhythm, tone quality, and most importantly a love of music. In junior high I was one of only three flutes to be selected for the jazz band.

One of my biggest accomplishments that Kayla lead me to was, I was handpicked my 8th grade year to present a solo piece to renowned flutist, Ronda Larson in one of her master classes as she was passing through Montana. Playing music opens so many doors and creates lifelong friendships. Kayla truly helped me get on my feet and created all the building blocks a flute player needs, as well as helping me to develop my skills that I still use and get praised for today, as a college sophomore.

~Lauren S.