Clarinet Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Jacob also played in his friends bands participating in battle of the bands competitions and opening for Oconomowocs Beatle Bash 2013. During undergrad, Jacob studied with Allen Cordingley and was very involved in the music program. In addition to playing in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band 1 at Platteville, Jacob also participated in the pit for musicals, jazz combos, Ken Killians Jazz Orchestra, KIDS from Wisconsin traveling summer group, among many other local gigs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

As I mentioned above, one of my favorite parts about teaching is learning from my students. I encourage my students to take chances, perform often, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. All experiences help you learn, no matter what level you are. I encourage students to make the music personal to them and relate to it in a way that suits their personality. This involves my, as a teacher, getting to know my students and learning about their life outside of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

The most important parts of learning any instrument is reading music and posture/hand positions. On piano I typically use Faber's Piano Adventure series. I've found that this series teaches the fundamentals in a fun and easy way. On brass and woodwind instruments I would start a beginner with the Standard of Excellence series and supplement with the Rubank method books. With ukulele I like to start with Hal Leonard method books and then shift to Johnson's Ukulele Aerobics. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Clarinet, Music

I am willing to teach out of any books my students bring to me! However, I usually start wind students with the Standard of Excellence books, since that is what local elementary schools use. Younger piano students start in the "My First Piano" series of books, then graduate to the Piano Adventures series of books. This set includes lesson books, performance books, and theory books, and can take students from a young beginner level to junior high/high school advanced playing. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been teaching music in the Seattle area for the past 6 years. I teach beginning band orchestra to grades 4-5 as well as middle school band and orchestra. I am experienced teaching beginners to more proficient students. I also play clarinet with the Seattle Wind Symphony and previous was playing with the Highline Symphonic Band. I played tenor saxophone in jazz band for several years as well. I love playing jazz, classical, contemporary and more! Read More