Teaching

In-Studio & Online

Lessons & Workshops

I have been inspiring students and educators in universities and classrooms for over 25 years.

I’m a dynamic teacher who empowers others through heart, creativity, focus and fun.

I’m currently booking music workshops in schools for the 2025 school year.

Are you interested in learning the flute?

I’m accepting new flute students from beginner to advanced skill levels for online or in-person lessons at my studio in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • “I love going to Rozalind’s for flute lessons. Always warm, welcoming, patient and kind. She gives me goals to achieve and helps me create a step by step plan to get there. She can see where I’m going and she helps me find my way. And that’s how I like to learn. She gives me confidence and celebrates my achievements, even if they are small. She’s always there for me. For my lessons, to encourage me if I need encouragement or even backstage for auditions and performances which is really cool."

    Taylor, Grade 8 Flute Student

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Ways We Can Work Together

  • Music Workshops at Schools

  • Flute Lessons (online & in-studio)

  • Music Technology Sessions (1:1 & group)

  • Competition / Audition / Exam Preparation

  • Group Sessions for Music Educators

  • Career Panels at Music Conferences

 Teaching FAQs

  • Rozalind has been inspiring students and educators in universities and classrooms for over 25 years. She's a dynamic teacher who empowers others through heart, creativity, focus and fun.

    Her students excel on the live stage. She encourages them to find their own voice as they develop important life skills for success. MacPhail has the career wisdom and compassion to nurture the gifts of every student.

    MacPhail recently won a MusicNL award for Music Educator of the Year

    Her students have successfully pursued professional music careers as performers, recording artists, orchestral musicians, music educators and arts administrators. MacPhail has taught extensively throughout Scandinavia, the USA and Canada.

    Rozalind offers keynote concerts, artist talks, music workshops, career counselling, online music lessons and entrepreneurship sessions. Every education opportunity caters to the specific needs and objectives of each school and student.

    MacPhail has studied privately with Douglas Stewart, Courtney Westcott, Susan Hoeppner, Amy Hamilton, Barbara Ackerman and Shelley Brown. After obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at the University of Toronto, she pursued additional private studies with Robert Cram (M. Mus. Perf., University of Ottawa) and Robert Dick (NYU). MacPhail has been a long-term Artist-in-Residence at the Banff Centre, The Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture (Dawson City), Orford Arts Centre (Quebec), Domaine Forget (Quebec) and at the Atlantic Center for the Arts (Florida). She has performed in master classes for Emmanuel Pahud, Patrick Gallois, Robert Langevin, Alain Marion, Robert Aitken, Trevor Wye and more.

    Rozalind's recordings are featured on CBC Radio and community radio stations across Canada. She is an active performer, recording artist, music clinician, film composer, awards / grant jury member and artist rights advocate.

  • I currently teach students of all levels and all ages. I help students shine on the live stage, in their auditions, in their exams and through life. With over 25 years of teaching experience, I take pride in guiding others and consider it a wonderful privilege.

  • I teach private lessons online and in my downtown music studio in St. John's, Newfoundland. I am happy to make house visits at an additional cost.

  • I teach one hour lessons in my studio on a weekly basis. I also offer online sessions at various lengths.

  • I usually teach on weekdays, both during the day and in the evening.

  • My teaching rates vary depending whether they are weekly private music lessons, online lessons or group lessons at schools. For more details about my teaching rates, contact me directly.

  • Yes, you will, either one that you have rented from a music store, one borrowed from your school or if you're lucky, the one you own! If you are buying your first flute I can help you pick the one that's best for you.

  • Yes, some music will have to be purchased. After your first lesson we will discuss together what music will be needed based on your skill level, what you would like to learn and any other needs. I also recommend bringing a pen, pencil and having a blank notebook to write lesson notes in.

  • This lesson will be a chance for both of us to get to know each other. I will probably ask you to play something for me that you enjoy performing and will ask you what your musical goals are. I may perform something for you to give you an idea of how I play. Please feel free to bring any music that you are currently working on. I enjoy teaching many musical styles. Most importantly, this is a chance for you to ask as many questions as you wish. I look forward to sharing what I have learned with you.

  • That varies with each student. There is no real rule to how much I expect my students to practise as it depends a lot on the student's goals, the pace at which they want to learn and how they grasp new concepts.

  • Send me an email at: rozalindmacphail@gmail.com or call: 1-709-769-8088.

    Once you have contacted me, you should hear from me within the week. We can set up an introductory lesson and if my teaching style suits you, we can set up a more regular lesson time.