Beginnings
A native of Detroit, Michigan flutist, pianist, performer and teacher, Susan Peck-Wygant, began her musical studies at the age of 9 when she started flute in 4th grade at Bagley Elementary school in Detroit. She began piano first on her own, and then with formal lessons at age 11. Being raised in a large family, where her father was either singing folk songs on his guitar or waking the family with Beethoven’s 5th from the record player, Susan has always had a great love of music.
Education
She attended Michigan State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Flute Performance. While at MSU, she studied flute with Israel Borouchoff and Mary Ellen Poole. Susan also studied music theory, history, aural harmony, piano and orchestration. After graduation, Susan studied with former DSO piccoloist, Clement Barone.
Teaching
Upon graduation, Susan had a full studio, teaching as many as 40-45 flute students per week. Within five years she began to teach piano as well.
She now resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan where she teaches piano and flute in her home studio.
Performing
Susan is a professional, freelance flutist in the Metro Detroit area. She has been playing professionally for many years. She has played as a substitute piccoloist in the Warren Symphony Orchestra, the Macomb Symphony Orchestra as well as the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. She has played flute at many weddings and special events in a flute and harp duo with the late harpist Kelly Yousoufian.