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Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, flutist Greg Milliren began musical studies on the piano at age 6, and began playing the flute at age 10. Now living in Los Angeles, he is currently workingon a Masters in Music degree in flute performance at the University of Southern California.

In demand as a performer, he has played with the American Youth Symphony, the Southeast Symphony, the LA Jewish Symphony, YMF Debut Orchestra, USC Thornton Ensembles, the Definiens Project, and with numerous other local performing groups. Nationally, he has played with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Bach Chamber players of St. Paul, and the Las Vegas Music Festival Orchestra.

Greg is an experienced teacher of flute. He has taught for Schmitt Music (in Minnesota), New California Conservatory in Buena Park, the Young Musicians Foundation, the Harmony Project, and as a guest teacher and performer in the Manhattan Beach Unifed School District. He also maintains an active private studio.

Prior to moving to Los Angeles, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Major teachers include Jim Walker, Julia Bogorad-Kogan, Adam Kuenzel, Immanuel Davis, Jeanni Foster, Katie Warrichaiet, and piccolist Roma Duncan-Kansara. He has also played in master classes for Emmanuel Pahud, Walfrid Kujala, Keith Underwood, Tom Robertello, Mark Sparks, Trevor Wye, and Renee Siebert.

Honors include numerous scholarships, 3rd place in the 2002 NFA Orchestral Audition & Masterclass Competition, and selection as a finalist for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition. Please visit his website at www.gregmilliren.com.