About me
My name is Irena Mitevska Mileva. I’m flutist, flute teacher, and author of flute method books designed to make learning music an inspiring and enjoyable experience. I teach flute to students of all levels, with a special focus on very young beginners, starting as early as four or five years old. Through my method books and teaching resources, I aim to help both teachers and students discover the joy of learning the flute through play, creativity, and engagement.
How It All Began
Soon after completing my studies in Macedonia, I moved to Dubai, where I spent around 12 years teaching and performing. During this time, I worked with students of all ages, but I was particularly drawn to teaching young beginners.
At the beginning of my teaching career, I found it challenging to locate suitable materials for very young students. Most existing flute method books were designed for older learners, so I had to adapt and invent my own resources to create engaging lessons for younger children.
I began creating short tunes, writing exercises, and designing games to make lessons more dynamic and enjoyable. Over time, this creative process naturally evolved into a unique teaching approach, one that guided children to learn through play, movement, stories, and exploration. The lessons became more fun for everyone — and most importantly, the children were excited to return week after week. That’s how the Toot & Hoot Flute Method was born.
From Idea to Publication
When I moved to Singapore in 2020, I decided to bring together all the materials and experiences I had developed over the years into a structured method. This became the Toot & Hoot Flute Method Book Series, which today includes more than 12 titles:
Toot & Hoot Flute Method Book 1; Three Flute and Narrator Storybooks; Winter Tunes song collection; Toot & Hoot Flute Headjoint Songs; and The Music Monsters Book Series — eleven playful books co-authored with my dear colleague Anne Fontenay
I hope that everyone who uses these books — teachers, students, and parents alike — enjoys them as much as my students and I do.
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