Abbazia di Albino, Italy

Valentina is a professional musician with twenty years of experience in both the orchestral and teaching fields. She teaches flute at secondary school, but also loves to dedicate herself to other age groups, from adults to very young children, such as children aged 3 to 8 years. Recently Valentina came across the Windstars curriculum, and founed a music school (Musica in Abbazia – Complesso Bandistico di Albino), where she teaches using entirely with NUVO instruments. “I would have liked to discover these fantastic instruments sooner, they are practical, light and easy to handle, and children love them! After a few months of lessons children have already managed to perform with the senior band in a concert: Amazing!”

Instagram: instagram.com/point_of_flute/

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

Weronika Balewski is a flutist, Dalcroze & Integrative educator, and arts leader. She teaches flute and piano in her private studio, and music and movement Dalcroze classes throughout the Boston area. She performs with Marvento Duo, Multiverse Concert Series, and Brookline Symphony Orchestra, and co-founded the Virtual Dalcroze Meet-Up. “I teach 2 and 3-year-olds in my weekly music and movement classes. By the time they are 4 and 5 years old they have had two years of intentional musicianship training and they are ready to start learning an instrument. The NUVO Toot flute is perfect for these students! It allows me to introduce kids to the flute as their first instrument, rather than starting them on piano and switching to flute later on. I love how affordable, colorful, and durable it is! It’s even dishwasher safe, which never fails to amuse parents!”

Email: balewskimusic@gmail.com

Website: balewskimusiclessons.com

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Hong Kong, China

Jacqueline is 3 years old and a K.1 pupil at St. Stephen’s Girls’ College Kindergarten.  She started her clarinet study with Mr Kenneth Kan from Artstive Company in January 2022 and she enjoys playing the NUVO Clarinéo very much.  Recently, she has been awarded the Third Prize in the Children Woodwind (age 8 or below) in Fringe Inter-school Music Competition and the Platinum Medal in the Quebec International Music Competition, and she has performed in two charity events.

Besides playing the clarinet, Jacqueline also studies piano with her mother, Ms Judy Lam, and recorder with Ms Phyllis Chan.  Her accolades include First Prize in the Hong Kong Piano Competition 2022 (Children Class A), Second Prize in the 10th HK Youth Barclampory Music Festival (Junior Piano Class age 3-4), Gold Award in Hong Kong Pleyel Piano Competition (ABRSM Grade 2), Third Prize in the Piano Competition for Elite Performers 2021 (Little Rising Star A), as well as the Championship in Hong Kong Music Talent and Performance Award 2021 (Woodwind – Kindergarten Intermediate Class).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6rKKiw9NU

United States & Spain

Kristine Dizon is an international artist and teacher who has performed in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. A passionate music educator, who received a Master’s degree in Clarinet Performance at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and degrees in European History and Music at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, she has taught clarinet masterclasses in Armenia, Cyprus, Thailand, Perú, and Poland. “The NUVO Clarinéo is amazing. It has been a long time since I have been searching for instruments for my students who have small fingers. When I bought my NUVO Dood and Clarinéo, I was amazed at how lightweight and easy they were, eliminating the frustration that young players would typically have when playing these types of instruments.”

Websites: www.kristinedizon.com  | www.musicandlanguagecenter.com

Instagram: instagram.com/music_and_language_center/

Costa Blanca, Spain

Ferran is a music teacher with over 25 years of teaching experiencs in both high schools and music schools. He is a multi-instrumentalist with various academic degrees in music instruments and currently plays in a brass quintet group – “Quintet de Metalls AlVent”. Ferran also played in numerous professional orchestras, such as “Filarmónica de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria” or “Orquestra Simfònica del Vallés”.  As a French Horn enthusiast, he discovered the jHorn and instantly fell in love with it.  “NUVO instruments are ideal for younger people to get a taste of music and are an affordable way to open the world of music to curious teenagers. Like other Nuvo instruments, the jHorn not only produces an accurate sound it is also lightweight, comfortable to hold and fun to play. With the multi-cup mouthpiece and options to tune in B Flat and C, it can revolutionalise the world of brass instruments.”

Email: ferranferrando@quintetalvent.com 

Website: Ferran French Horn YouTube Channel

L’Hay-les-Rose, Paris, France

Jean-Louis started his career in Musique de la Garde Républicaine de Paris as a saxophone soloist. He founded the Concours Adolphe Sax International (competition), l’Académie Musicale de la Côte d’Emeraude and Société Delage Music, a saxophone and clarinet  instrument store. He is now the Director of the Conservatoire de Musique et de Danse de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche. Jean-Louis continues his passion teaching the saxophone, as well as the NUVO jSax and Dood with his younger students, at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental of Val-de-Bièvrehis.

Website: http://www.delagemusic.fr

New Jersey, USA

Ever since she was three years old, Ananda had begged to play the flute. Traditional metal flutes are too heavy and large for such young beginners so she was going to have to wait a few years to start her flute learning. Ananda began piano lessons in the meantime and progressed quickly but still had a desire to play the flute like her mom.

At five years old, Ananda discovered the NUVO Toot! She advanced quickly with the Firstnote (recorder-style) lip plate which allowed her to focus on learning new melodies. After only two weeks, she progressed to the NUVO jFlute so she could play more high notes. The transition was easy and she has been learning new music quickly ever since. Ananda practices her jFlute everyday and at five years old is an inspiration to us all!

Instagram: instagram.com/premagrace/

Hillerød, Denmark

Anne is a flute teacher based in Denmark with more than 20 years of teaching experience and she now teaches flute and elementary music education at Rudersdal Music School.  She completed her master’s degree in flute and flute pedagogy at Nordjysk Music Conservatory in Denmark, and also completed a degree in Art and Culture Intermediary from the University College Sjælland. Anne is always in search of fun new ways to teach the flute. “I use The NUVO flutes for my beginner students. I especially use the small Toot flutes when I have class lessons as the beginner mouthpiece makes it so easy to start playing the flute. The biggest problem for my students is what color to choose from the many beautiful colors!”

Website: https://floejterpaatvaers.dk

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/floejterpaatvaers.dk/

https://www.instagram.com/minfloejtebog.dk/

Rome, Italy

Matteo La Spada is an italian flutist from Rome. From an early age he obtained prizes in national flute competitions. As an orchestral player, he has collaborated with various orchestras such as the “Orchestra Lirico-Sinfonica di Roma” and in 2014 he won the position of Flute /Piccolo player in the Italian Navy Band. Besides performing as a sololist, chamber muscian and orchestrial player, Matteo made professional music recordings and also teaches flute to students of all ages and levels. 

“I bought the NUVO jFlute for my daughter who is five years old and I was amazed by this instrument. The lightness makes this flute easy for younger players. The sound is warm and similar to a wooden flute. It is an extraordinary flute that can be played in any climatic condition and this makes it unique!”

Email: laspadamatteo@yahoo.it 

Instagram: instagram.com/matteo.laspada.flute

Greater Toronto, Canada

Mold, Wales, United Kingdom

Formed in 2006, Cambria is a Welsh drum Flute and Glockenspiel band in a traditional style. We are famed for our community ethos and our free teaching program. We have members of all ages and are always looking for new recruits.

Cambria instructors recommend NUVO beginner instruments as they are lightweight, durable and above all else, easy to use. We have had success with our learners being able to take their NUVO instruments out on parade. As they improve they are able to change to the next modular piece and keep learning whilst using the same instrument.  One of their students started playing on the NUVO jFlute at the age of 3 to later progress onto a Piccolo.

Email: adamann00@hotmail.com 

Hebei, China

Having won various competitions at a young age at both local and national level, Xu later studied at Berklee College of Music to further develop his passion in music where he took an active role as a student ambassador. He now teaches saxophone and also plays in an alternative rock band, Omnipotent Youth Society, in his hometown Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province.

Email: saxyoung@qq.com 

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Having private studios in California, Arizona, and now Connecticut, Mr. Abad has been an active concert soloist, chamber musician, and saxophone mentor throughout New England. “The NUVO jSax, and the entire Nuvo line, are tremendously helpful tools in pre-woodwind learning. These instruments take away the potentially overwhelming tasks of their full-size counterparts, and help make music become as intuitive as possible. Bravi!”

Email: abad.joseph@gmail.com

Website: josephabad.net

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Kelly Williamson is a flutist and registered Teacher Trainer with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She is invited to teach at workshops all over the world, including Latin America, Australia, England, and Tanzania. “The tone quality of the NUVO flute was really an astonishment the first time I tried it. My students have had a great time this summer playing it in the pool, in fountains, sharing fun experiences with their friends. What a treat!”

Email: kelly@amaryllis.ca

Website: www.amaryllis.ca/

Italy

Davide plays and teach mainly the saxophone but also the clarinet. He has graduated with full marks in saxophone and has won many prestigious first prize in national and international music competitions. He has played in numerous solo concerts and mchamber music concerts. He uses the NUVO jSax and Clarinéo for his activities in school classes to teach his students. “NUVO Instruments are the best solution for young students because they can approach and study wind instruments and music in a simple and fun way. “

Email: nari.davide@alice.it

Website: http://www.davidenari.it

Columbia, S.C. USA

Dr. Emily Creedle is the Director of KinderFlute Columbia through the community music school at the University of South Carolina. She is committed to working with people and making her community a better place by sharing her joy and passion for the flute and music making.“I am very impressed with the tone produced on these flutes, the easy care and durability. I of course encourage my students to get a flute in their favorite color which is always a hit and tons of fun!”

Email: kinderflute@sc.edu

 Website: www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/community_music_school/kinderflute.php?

Liphook, United Kingdom

Sally has been working as a woodwind teacher for over 20 years and has continually looked for fun ways to teach, whilst always ensuring correct technique is never compromised. Sally teaches across a number of schools in Hampshire, and she is always striving to build these instruments within the schools she works, and through her private pupil base.  “I am very excited to be part of the NUVO Ambassador team as I have been promoting the positive benefits these instruments provide to younger children, enabling them to start a lot earlier playing instruments they would otherwise have had to wait a number of years to start due to their physical size.  I teach across a number of schools in Hampshire, and these instruments are proving extremely popular, and is providing the school music teachers with more children able to participate in group music time.  I can’t recommend highly enough these instruments for younger children eager to start music.”

Email: sallyclarinet@yahoo.co.uk

Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Chad currently teaches 5th grade WindStars at a fine arts based public school in addition to 5th-8th Modern Band (Rock Band) and basic keyboarding. In the recent past he was a high school band director. He holds a bachelor of music education degree from The University of Akron, OH and a Master of Music from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. “I am always looking for innovative ways to instruct and inspire my students and NUVO Instrumental provides just that! The Dood, Toot, and jSax, are pre band instruments used in my program to get students excited and develop a love for music.”   

Email: caguess75@gmail.com

Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Mandy has over 30 years experience in instrumental teaching and is currently teaching at a primary school and privately. She also plays with various concert bands and regularly conducts a training band in Taunton. “My passion is ensemble playing and with the Nuvo instrument range and their support through Windstars, this makes it much more accessible to younger children. The instruments are so lightweight and colourful that it makes learning an instrument fun without the financial commitment usually associated with music lessons.”

Email: musicalmandy.ml@gmail.com

Baltimore/Washington D.C.

Alissa Gittens is a private music instructor and active music education advocate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Morgan State University. She has worked for and partnered with nonprofit organizations, historically black colleges in the U.S., and universities in the Caribbean to create musical experience for students. ” I was amazed by the ease of tone production, note range and quality of timbre. The student flute is very durable and ideal for young and/or novice flutists. Parents and older beginner students can purchase this flute without the burden of breaking their budget. I truly believe the affordability of Nuvo instruments increases its value which furthers the mission of making learning a musical instrument more accessible for everyone.”

Email: theurbanflautistas@gmail.com

Website: www.theurbanflautistas.com

Gouda, Netherlands

Anke is a graduate at the Utrecht Conservatory and attended masterclasses with Peter Lukas Graf, Geoffrey Gilbert, Wissam Boustany and Andras Adorjan. Anke has always had a passion for teaching. After Post Graduate Studies in the UK, USA and Japan and with 25 years of international experience in Suzuki Method, she has become a specialist in the field of Music Education. As a Suzuki Flute teacher trainer, Anke lectures music teachers in various European countries, and she is also the Suzuki Flute Instrumental Director and Deputy Chair at the European Suzuki Association.

Email: flautissimo@icloud.com

Website: fluitschool.nl | www.suzukiflute.nl

Longwood, Florida, USA

Kevin Collins has been teaching music full time for more than twenty five years in schools. With multiple certifications he has taught music on all primary and secondary grade levels in three different countries and on both the east and the west coasts on the United States. Kevin loves to write songs and create musical experiences for his NUVO students that will encourage them to continue their studies well into their adult years. “Nuvo has brought something truly wonderful to elementary music education.”

Email: kevincollinsjobapplication@gmail.com

Virginia, USA

Mr. Lynch is a recent graduate of Penn State University. He studied Music Education in college and currently teaches middle school band in Stafford County, Virginia. “I believe that these instruments not only make music more inviting and enjoyable for students, but they also prepare young students for future music classes. I’m glad to be a part of the NUVO Ambassadors!”

Email: kmaclynch@gmail.com

Copenhagen, Denmark

Peter is a father of four children and a clarinet and saxophone teacher for students of all ages. He also performs in small rythmic orchestras and big bands. “I discovered NUVO by accident and the instruments turned my world around. Both the sound and quality of the instruments is amazing. It provides a lot of young students the chance to experience the world of music through woodwind instruments at a low cost. It’s a vision I’ve always dreamed of.”

Email: pp@ho-pe.dk

Website: www.brawo.dk

Cape Town, South Africa

Pam Barr is a professional flautist and teacher living in Noordhoek, Cape Town. Pam graduated from the University of Cape Town with a B.Mus Honors Degree in Flute Performance. As well as working in many facets of music education in both the United Kingdom and South Africa over the last twenty years, Pam now runs Wind Wizards, a wind program in South Africa giving children the opportunity to learn to play wind instruments in schools and private studios.  “I have been so inspired by the NUVO range of instruments and have seen enthusiasm for music thrive amongst my students who are playing on Nuvo instruments. The Nuvo range is perfect for the South African music education environment as it allows greater accessibility for children from all communities to enjoy the benefits of playing a wind instrument”

Email: pam@wwizards.co.za

Website: www.wwizards.co.za

Shropshire, United Kingdom

Alison is passionate about creating a love of music in young people. She gained her performance degree on the saxophone at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, going on to study at post-graduate level at the Royal College of Music, London. She has her PGCE in primary education and specialises in working with children from age 3 upwards. “Children love music so much and have such an innate connection with it. NUVO instruments open up the world of woodwind instruments to children from a very young age, allowing them to keep their inspiration and passion for the instrument of their choice without the disappointment of instruments being too big or heavy.”

Email: longmyndmusic@outlook.com

Website: www.longmyndmusic.co.uk

Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK

Alison trained to teach at the University of Cambridge. She is now a saxophone and clarinet teacher in Tamworth, UK, using Nuvo instruments with children from age 5. She also works in schools with young children to improve access to music. “NUVO have designed incredible child-friendly instruments that allow you to start music making on exciting instruments. They look chic; they’re easy to use and teach with; they’re affordable. All this means young people can easily discover the joy in music. Genius!”

Email: alison@mcauslandmusic.com

Colombia, Brasil

Ofelia Marin, Cuban musician flutist. For many years I have been performing pedagogical work with children from 6 years old, starting them in music, in excellent schools and musical institutes in Brasilia, especially the extention project of the University of Brasilia, “Musica para Criança” (Brazil) where I met the NUVO flutes and I fell in love with them. Today I live in Colombia, beginning to develop new musical projects. “They are excellent instruments, with a beautiful sound and colorful aesthetic that facilitates the learning process for children, giving them a very good opportunity to all.”

Email: marinofelia75@gmail.com

Garbagnate Milanese (MI), Italy

Emanuele is a young flute teacher from Garbagnate Milanese (MI), Italy. He works teaching flute in local music schools. “I actually use JFlute with my youngest students. When I’ll have the right number of instruments I want to make group lessons for small kids (4-8 yo). The NUVO jFlute is the best instrument for young flutists. It’s lightweight and handy, It makes studying easy and fun. My little students love it!”

Email: ema992@hotmail.it

Wirral, United Kingdom

Carolyn has over 20 years of curriculum and instrumental teaching experience. She is a peripatetic teacher, band leader and SEND music teacher. As a saxophone specialist she particularly likes the opportunities the jSax offers to young players. “The jSax enables children the chance to begin the saxophone at a much younger age. Its durability, lightweight construction and compact size make it ideal for the younger player – but its not compact on sound. It is very rewarding for the child to hear they are making such an authentic saxophone sound. With the cost and quality of sound of the jSax compared to a ‘student saxophone’, it really is a great little instrument.”

Email: mrscstorer@gmail.com

Johannesburg, South Africa

Saxophonist, flautist, and clarinettist. Camron Andrews, received his Bachelors of music degree from The University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has worked in a range of musical settings in South Africa and abroad. Camron has spent a number of years touring internationally with various musical theatre productions like Jersey Boys and Priscilla. He is is co-director of NowNowMusic, the company responsible for the distribution of NUVO Instrumental products in South Africa. “I encountered the Nuvo Clarinéo a few years ago and was amazed at how easy the instrument was to play. I also liked the idea of being able to play from the same music that flutes and other C instruments play from. I was then introduced to the flutes and I was interested to see how NUVO had made the process of learning these instruments much easier for children, and adults too! They can make a positive impact on music education in our country”

 Email: cam@nownowmusic.co.za

School Pierre-Remy, LaSalle, Canada

From an early childhood, Justine was introduced to violin and played for over 15 years. As a teenager, she discovered her passion for classical singing and then earn a College degree. Later, she studied singing while continuing her musical training in private. But the music being so present, she returned to University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in music education. Justine has been a soloist on several occasions for Équi Vox choruses, among others, in the presentation of Purcell’s Didon and Aeneas opera. “Since this year she teaches and conduct a special NUVO wind ensemble (Clarinéo , JSax and jFlutes) composed of elementary school fifth and sixth graders. Also, she uses the Dood and Toot in her regular teaching and LOVES IT! ”

Email: justine481@hotmail.com

Lexington, KY, USA

Kristy holds a master’s degree in music, and teaches students from age 5-95. She works with all levels, including those with learning disabilities. “The NUVO Flute has the chance to change music education as we know it in America. These low cost, low maintenance instruments allow for younger and less advantaged students to begin music study- two segments of public school children who have not typically had access to arts instruction”.

Email: klkirsh@windstream.net

Website: www.firebirdsongs.com

Temecula, CA, California, USA

David is an active woodwind teacher, repair technician, and performer. He has the best job in the world because his days (and many of his nights) are filled with music!  “The Clarinéo’s smaller size and lighter weight make it ideal for children who are too small to play the clarinet. It uses standard clarinet fingerings so transition to the clarinet is easy. It sounds great, requires very little maintenance, and is surprisingly durable.”

Email: daveb819@aol.com

Selby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Sarah is a woodwind teacher at The Read School in Drax. She is also a professional woodwind repairer and teaches privately. “At Read School, I teach groups of 4 Clarinéo students ages 6 and 7. This gives younger students the chance to step up from the recorder. The Clarinéo is ideal as they are usually too small to play full size instruments.The programme has been running for the last 2 years with great success…”

Email: sarahonsax@gmail.com

Website: www.sarahonsax.co.uk

Quebec, Canada

Chantal is a music teacher for the School Board of Beauce-Etchemin. She holds a Baccalaureate of Laval University in music education. “I recommend the Clarinéo to all the music teacher who teach high school. This instrument simplifies learning by making it fun.”

Email: chantalnolet15@gmail.com

Toronto, Canada

Bill is an award winning Canadian jazz and Latin flutist of exceptional calibre. “The NUVO flute is a brilliant idea. It enables kids to cultivate an early interest in the flute which can then evolve into a greater musical commitment as they get older.  They can  also simply have fun with it – and without their parents having to make a significant financial commitment from the start.  I must say that the instrument plays remarkably well.  It is not a “toy”.  It is a real flute!”

Email: extremeflute@look.ca

Website: www.extremeflute.com

Mountain View, CA, USA

Marian, Bachelor of Flute Performance from New England Conservatory, is a member of professional symphony orchestra in the San Francisco Bay Area. “The NUVO Flute is lightweight and easy to hold, which encourages students with very small hands. The durable body is easy to care for, and the color key caps make finger placement simple. NUVO provides solutions to many of the hurdles faced by beginners.”

Email: mconcus@mac.com

Website: www.mconcusflutist.com

LaGrange, GA, USA

Jarrett is director of the Award Winning LaGrange High School Band in Georgia and holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Theory and Composition. “The NUVO jFlute is an excellent choice for marching band students. It is lighter weight than a standard flute and the curved head joint brings the right hand closer to the body, reducing fatigue and improving posture. The NUVO flute is also waterproof! All these features make it the perfect marching flute”.

Email: farrellrj@troup.org

Website: grangerband.org/

Hurtmore, Surrey, United Kingdom

Anneli teaches clarinet, saxophone and piano privately and at schools. She also teaches at Thornbury Music School in Wonersh, Surrey. “The Clarinéo is an ideal instrument for players with small hands. It suits young beginners well and the good tone that it produces has meant that I have also been able to have pupils successfully take exams on it. The affordable price is an added bonus!”

Email: alcandanj@aol.com