Sonora Slocum serves on faculty at the Curtis Mentor Network and was previously a faculty member of the Curtis Young Artist Summer Program in Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Slocum has given masterclasses at the Curtis Institute of Music, NYO2 Carnegie Hall Youth Orchestra, DePaul University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, East Tennessee State University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In the summer of 2021, Ms. Slocum gave the final masterclass for the National Flute Association Orchestral Audition Competition.

Ms. Slocum taught privately as an assistant to New York Philharmonic principal flutist Robert Langevin at the Orford Arts Center. She also served as a private teacher at the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer Camp and was a teaching assistant at the Amateur Chamber Music Festival at MSM.  

Ms. Slocum's teaching emphasizes fundamentals, creative problem solving, ergonomically healthy body/instrument alignment, mental focus and a direct positive approach. She has given masterclasses in New York and Milwaukee and has presented interactive educational concerts for K-12 schools and senior centers in the Philadelphia and Milwaukee areas.

Ms. Slocum maintains a private studio in Milwaukee and teaches students via Skype and Zoom. To contact Ms. Slocum regarding lessons, classes or clinics please click the ‘Contact Me’ button at the bottom of this page.