I teach flute lessons in Webster Groves, Missouri with an emphasis on joy, discovery, and building community alongside solid technique. With over 20 years’ experience, I have a demonstrated passion for nurturing students’ lifelong learning.

Thank you for being the best flute teacher a flutist could ask for! You are always so encouraging and fun to talk to.

A high school student

“My daughter has been playing the flute since 5th grade. She asked can she stop playing the flute in middle school because she was no longer interested. In the spring of her 9th grade year she started taking flute lessons with Dr. Gilbert. After her first lesson she had a big smile on her face and I asked how was it. She said, “It was good, I really like her!” Dr. Gilbert’s exuberant and joyful spirit helped my daughter to love playing her flute. Dr. Gilbert allowed her to choose genres of music she was interested in and that changed my daughter’s perspective on playing. I don’t have to make her practice anymore, she does it on her own now.”

The parent of a high school student