About Lisa
Through music I have encountered scores of fabulous people and developed many important relationships. Music festivals and band tours were some of the most memorable parts of my youth. Making music with other people has been and continues to be a profound social experience.
My goals for each student that comes into my studio are as diverse as the individuals. I help my students improve on tone and technique. I follow different courses of curriculum for building technical facility, as well as learning about musical ornamentation and skills like vibrato and double tonguing. Students may also work on Extended Techniques like multiphonics, harmonics, throat tuning, flutter tonguing, pitch bending, microtones and even circular breathing. We pick appropriate literature for recitals, competitions and other public performances. I work with students on audition music for things like: school band/chairs, District and State Band auditions, music festivals and camps, college admission and scholarships.
Even if a student does not go on to pursue music professionally I hope that all of them will cherish their musical experiences and continue to play their flutes throughout their lives. I hope they develop a greater appreciation for, and understanding of the music that surrounds them.
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Playing Background
- Freelance collaboration with many of Columbia's finest musicians
- 2019-present freelance Electric Flute
- Flutist for Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1996
- 2014 formed White Chocolate (jazz flute and piano) duo with Nancy Geibel
- 2013 formed FFF Trio with flutists Steve Geibel and Michael White
- 2006 formed Lirali Trio with pianist Rachel AuBuchon and violinist Lisbeth Yasuda
- 1999 formed Thilman Duo with cellist Mary Manulik
- Substitute flute/piccolo for Missouri Symphony occasionally
- 1997-2006 flutist for Our Lady of Lourdes
- June 1998 flutist for the Carlos Gomez Orchestra in Belém, Pará, Brazil
- Freelance flute performer since 1989
Teaching Background
- Maintained full capacity in the LTF Flute Studio in Columbia since 1995
- Currently serving as Adjunct Professor of Applied Flute Studies for Central Methodist University since 2015
- Expanded the flute studio in Columbia, Missouri during and after graduate school
- Held adjunct faculty position for MU 1994-2002 (teaching flute lessons and class flute for music majors)
- Taught flute lessons for Missouri Summer Music Institute several summers in the mid-90s
- Taught summer flute classes for Columbia Public Schools from 1994 through 2008 and during the academic year between 2001-2007
- Graduate teaching assistant at MU 1993-1995 (teaching Music 001-theory)
- Started a small flute studio in graduate school in 1993 in Columbia, Missouri
- Expanded the flute studio in 1992 to Yakima, Washington
- Started a small flute studio in college in 1990 in Ellensburg, Washington
- Taught substitute flute lessons for Marsha Neher 1982
Educational Background
- 2019 took inspiration from Melissa Keeling in Electric Flute, Loop Machines and Glissando Flute®
- 2014 started work in Jazz Improv with Nan Geibel
- 1995 completed Master of Music in Flute Performance from University of Missouri with Steve Geibel
- 1992 completed Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Central Washington University with Hal Ott
- Participated in Master Classes with Louis Moyse, John Barcelona, Felix Skoronek, Webb Coffee and Gale Coffee
- 1981-1988 attended Columbia Chamber Flute Society's Flute Festival every summer
- 1983 began studying flute privately with Beth Jensen in Wenatchee, Washington
- 1980 began studying flute privately with Marsha Neher in Wenatchee, Washington
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