Clarinet Lessons Monmouth County, NJ

Instruments: Clarinet

My methods vary by age group and skill level. I generally use Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for students new to the clarinet then progress to Baermann Scale Studies as well as several different methods depending on the student's ability. In addition to etudes, solo repertoire is introduced, also based on the student's ability. Outside of playing the instrument, my lessons include reed fixing and balancing, practice techniques, performance anxiety reduction techniques, and for more advanced students, audition techniques. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe

My teaching experience started while serving in the army as a saxophone, oboe, and clarinet player. The local music store referred middle school and high school students to me. I like to start students out with what they are already working on. If they are preparing for a concert in school or have a certain method book, that's where I assess their skills. I have had several teachers that made me feel like I couldn't wait for next weeks lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder

I use what some have called the target approach. With this method you are working on one concept at a time, and you should always have one concept in mind while you practice. Some examples of beginning concepts are 1) keeping a steady beat, 2) sound quality, or 3) smooth finger technique. In one practice session using the target approach you may spend 10 minutes on target 1) and 15 minutes on target 2). What is important, however, is that you continue to work on a target every day until you find yourself performing that single concept flawlessly and effortlessly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I have taught in the public schools as well as achieving the title of Professor of Clarinet on the University level. I have performed in countless orchestras either as player or soloist here or abroad. In Portugal, I was both soloist and conductor. No matter where I was in the world, even when I was teaching in China, I have always had many private students and this is one of my greatest joys. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Keyboard

I like to create my own lesson based on the student, finding the interest is very important. I am not a big fan of books as it tends to get boring fast. When I first started out I lost so much interest as my teacher had me do page by page lessons. I like to be creative. Yes we have to learn the fundamentals and I can teach that in a fun way. Read More