Susanne Köhler

Teacher for flute

Susanne Köhler, born and raised in Aachen, was enthusiastic about music from an early age and decided to play the flute.

After her music studies at the Alanushochschule she went to Hannover, taught at various music schools and played in various classical chamber music formations. From 1990 – 2002 she was teaching at the “Freie Musikschule Hannover e.V.” From 2003 – 2022 she taught flute, recorder and chamber music at the Musikschule Wedemark e.V. Since 2017 she is also a lecturer for flute and recorder at the Musikschule Simplay Berlin.

Since 2000 she expanded her musical knowledge in the areas of Jazz and Latinjazz. The Salsabigband Labiba from Hannover Laatzen promoted her enthusiasm for Latin American music. Since 2005 Susanne lives in Berlin and plays among other things in a duo with guitar with her partner Gerd Schöpfer, as well as in various projects with organ, piano and solo.

Artistic career

Susanne Köhler is a founding member of the flute sextet “Flautomanía” in Hannover (1996) which performs in Hannover and nationwide.
In Hannover she played concerts with organ, guitar, piano and was engaged at chamber and orchestra concerts.

Since 2005 Susanne is an active member of the Salsabigband “Labiba” with many concerts especially in summertime open air.

Whether as a soloist, even in costume of the time of Frederick the Great, in a duo or ensemble, she regularly plays and performs in the classical and LatinJazz field. In March 2023 she had a fair show appearance at the ITB Berlin.

Vita at GMA

Since April 2023 Susanne Köhler teaches flute in individual or group lessons (usually in groups of 2) at the GMA.

If interested : Gladly a flute ensemble and /or chamber music projects.

Depending on the student’s preference in classical or Latin jazz, teaching a good tone across styles.