Beth Elardo has taught flute in the Outreach Dept in the Conservatory at Baldwin Wallace University for over 20 years. She has over thirty years experience teaching the flute to students of all ages, and enjoys teaching at all levels including adults. Ms. Elardo's students perform each year in a flute recital at BW which highlights solo and ensemble performances by her students. Students are taught flute emphasizing a full resonant tone and attention to skill building in technique, rhythm, and musicianship. Ms. Elardo received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace University and furthered her studies in the Graduate Music Education and Music Therapy Program at Cleveland State University. Her teachers included Maurice Sharp (former principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for over 50 years), William Hebert (former piccolo with the Cleveland Orchestra), and Deidre McGuire (former principal flutist of the Cleveland Opera and Ballet). Ms. Elardo is a frequent solo and chamber music performer at several local churches. She currently teaches music in the Cleveland Municipal School District. Her hobbies include photography and travel.