The San Diego Flute Academy is a friendly, inspiring, and supportive environment to learn the art of flute playing.
​Students participate in regular recitals and performances to showcase their hard work and musical artistry in a supportive setting.

Private Flute Lessons

Private flute lessons provide an emphasis on technical, musical and performance skills as applied to standard flute repertoire. For more serious flute students, additional classes and music education tracks are offered to prepare for competitions and evaluations such as MTAC's Certificate of Merit, orchestra auditions, and pre-college preparation. ​

Recitals and Festivals

Ms. Alina's studio recitals typically occur in December and June. Students are also encouraged to participate in San Diego Flute Guild recitals and the spring flute festival. 

Summer Flute Retreat

Summer flute retreats are held in Encinitas to explore ensemble and solo performance.
​Guest artists in the past have included Cindy Anne Broz, Julia Barnett, and Gina Sobel. 

Virtual Ensembles

Music-making is at the heart of what we do. During these strange times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to make music together, virtually.

Flute Ensemble

We love to play music with others. Flute ensembles are often formed in preparation for chamber music festivals, recitals, as well as during summer flute camp.  

Orchestra Auditions 

Many students pursue orchestral performance in addition to studying privately. Currently, students from the San Diego Flute Academy play in the Civic Youth Orchestra, San Diego Youth Symphony, and Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra.

Please inquire if you are interested in preparing for a flute audition. 

Alina Freiman Steele

Director,  San Diego Flute Academy
Alina Freiman Steele (M.M.) has been teaching flute since 2001. A member of the MTAC Music Teachers' Association of California, Mrs. Steele or 'Ms. Alina' as most students call her, is also on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Flute Guild. She received a Bachelor of Music from DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, and a Master of Music from New York University. Very fortunate to have studied with some of the most highly regarded flutists of our time,  her principal flute teachers have included Linda Chesis, Mary Stolper, and Robert Dick. Ms. Alina continues to be an active performer in chamber and orchestral settings and is a member of the National Flute Association. 

Alina Steele is also a sought-after sound engineer. A former audio designer/editor at CBS in New York City, she specializes in post production audio for video. Her work has been heard on Showtime, HBO, CBS, CBS Sports Network, and ESPN. In addition to sound design, mixing, and original music composition, she has recorded audio for many celebrities for radio and television.
Spring/Summer Session starts May 3, 2020 and ends September 5, 2020  (17 weeks).
​All 15-lesson packages must be purchased by  May 15, 2020 and used by  September 5, 2020.