Michael Williams - Flutist

I view teaching as a guided exploration of the flute, prioritizing a strong foundation in good technique for each of my students. My objective is to cultivate a diligent work ethic in students through customized lesson plans and daily practice exercises, all while enjoying the process!

Biography:
Denver-born Michael Williams has received acclaim from the San Francisco Chronicle for his “sweet but potent birdsong.” He was named Second Flute with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for the 2017-2018 season, in addition to frequently substitute playing with the Colorado Symphony, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Boulder Philharmonic, and Lexington Philharmonic, and guest principal performances. Michael has also performed with Island City Opera and Opera Parallel in the Bay Area and the Bloomington Chamber Singers in Indiana. He was an orchestral fellow with the National Orchestral Institute and a highlighted artist for three seasons with the Switchboard New Music Festival. Michael has been a part of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and the esteemed San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra. Michael is equally passionate about teaching and maintains a personal studio in Denver, often offering guidance at his alma mater, the Denver School of the Arts. He has previously performed with the Up Close and Musical Chamber Orchestra for their Symphony Spotlight school presentations. During his graduate studies at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Michael was an Associate Instructor of Flute, teaching flute lessons to non-majors and conducting group technique classes for undergraduate performance majors. He holds Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees from Indiana University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music respectively. Michael's primary mentors include Thomas Robertello, Tim Day, Catherine Payne, Alexa Still, and Catherine Lum-Peterson.