Clarinet Lessons Sumner County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

I began teaching as soon as I enrolled in college. I was woodwind teacher from 2008-2010 for Dixie Heights high school marching band. In this role I was teaching in large group and one on one settings. In 2010 I was also hired to teach lessons for Boone County HS, another of the many NKY schools. In 2011 I was the visual director of Holmes High School as well as the woodwind specialist for that band. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Each student has their own style of learning and I learn about it each time. For every student, I take notes on what we've done and what I want them to work on for the next time, and I send them home with this information. I am always eager to see my students progress and have things click, but some students are incredibly busy with other extra activities and I take that into serious consideration. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet

I began teaching guitar lessons while I was in college in the 70's. I taught guitar lessons at that time, but once I got my Bachelor of Music Education degree, I began teaching private clarinet and saxophone lessons as well. I have taught instrumental music in public school systems in Georgia and Tennessee, and have taught privately at Cadek Music Conservatory in Chattanooga as well. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder

Because every student is unique, and learns and grows at at different rate, my approach to every student will be different. An emphasis on regularity and time management is essential to a student who wants to grow, so I assign realistic goals for each lesson. My lessons are most often dived into three parts: technical studies, etudes, and solos. I like to draw from music that exists outside of the clarinet and saxophone standard repertoire when I feel appropriate. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Music

I work with Rubank or any method books provided by their band instructor. There will be supplemental materials, especially for more advanced students, that are instrument specific such as etudes and technical exercises. We will continue focusing on band literature, contemporary, classical, or solo literature depending on the goals of the students and their interests. While there are some general methods, it is best to meet the student where their needs are and tailor the specific methods to those needs. Read More