Clarinet Lessons St Paul County, MN

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I believe that anyone can succeed at a musical instrument and that hard work will always overcome natural talent. Each student has different needs. As a teacher, it is my job to first determine what those needs and wants are, then to determine what motivates the student, to devise a teaching strategy to meet those needs, and finally, to constantly encourage and support each student along the way. Some students strive to be the best at what they do; Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I strive to get all of my students to understand not just how to play music, but how to learn how to play music-similar to the old adage "give a man a fish and he can eat today, but teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for the rest of his life". I use a open school-style philosophy of teaching, which revolves around exploration of the music (trial and error, in a sense), as well as encouraging the students to be self-reflective, self-critical, and to ask as many questions as they want to in order to understand each musical concept within the confines of his/her individual learning style. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

Each student is an individual and learns in a different way. Although I usually use the same or similar materials, I teach them differently to each student. My goal as a teacher is to help my students advance their musical abilities and have fun making music, so the students' goals will guide the direction of the lessons. It's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet

Your musical growth is the most important thing. I try not to talk too much at our lessons. Most of the time I will show you what to do, help you learn how to do it and then let you practice the new skill(s) all week for our next lesson. Consistent effort is the key, both for you and for me. You'll need to practice and I need to keep things comfortable, challenging and enjoyable for you. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Organ, Synthesizer, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe, Keyboard

Plays piano and brass instruments in a number of bands and ensembles and teaches private lessons for beginning to advanced level students. I can teach any keyboard or band instrument. I have been teaching for over 50 years. I’m a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I’ve taught in the Twin Cities, Northern Minnesota and weapstern Wiscinsin. Be taught all woodwind, all brass and all percussion instruments, and many years of piano lessons . Read More