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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Gospel, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing

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Susan F  
4.6
  4.6 (26)
In Home In Studio
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Gospel, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing

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Ages Taught: 8-74
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Master of Arts Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, Wind Conducting with a Minor in Choral Conducting. Instrumental emphasis - Clarinet Performance

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education, University of Michigan. Studies emphasized extensive study (semester on each instrument) of piano, Saxophone, oboe, bassoon, flute, trumpet, French horn, percussion, violin, and cello.

In addition to clarinet lessons, I took private lessons on bassoon and Saxophone. First minor - Music History/Literature. Second minor - Music theory.

Clarinet Teachers: Bil Jackson, Ted Oien, Ray Kierelis, Martin Zwick, Dr. Ray Tross, Keith Stein, Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr, Dr. John Mohler, Dr. David Ross, Dr. LaRoy Borchert, and Sidney Forrest. Sergei Vassiliev

Classical Guitar lessons, Dale Miller teacher- advanced beginner level.

Conducting, Violin and string methods:, Elizabeth A. H. Green. University of Michigan.

Performed under the batons of Leonard Bernstein, Dr. William D. Revelli, Gregg I. Hanson, Joe Docksey, Vincent Laguardia,

Overview:

I have a great breadth and depth of experience with instrumental music education. Clarinet has been my primary performance instrument, but I have found over the years that the techniques that I use to teach clarinet are easily and successfully transferable to the other instruments that I teach. Besides the clarinet, I also teach saxophone, guitar, violin and piano throughout the Colorado Springs area. Of course the differences have to do with embouchere, fingerings (which are similar to the clarinet), and tone production.  I have played at Lincoln Center with the University of Michigan Symphony Band under the direction of William D. Revelli. I was clarinet soloist with the Performing Arts Abroad when we toured Europe for two weeks. I have been Principal Clarinet with the Pikes Peak Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra of the Springs in Colorado Springs.

EXPERIENCE

Thirty-five years teaching in private studios and schools in Michigan, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado

Private music teacher: clarinet, saxophone, classical guitar and finger picking, beginning piano and violin.<

Principal Clarinet, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, 1994-2003.

Band Director, Farmington Public Schools; Gadsden Public Schools; Academy School District #20; Widefield Public Schools; Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy

Director of Church Music and Youth Choir, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Littleton, Colorado

Shepherd of the Springs Lutheran Church, Director of Adult and Youth Choirs, Colorado Springs, CO Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Interim Director of the Adult Choir, Bell Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Woodwinds.

METHODS USED
I use the Rubank Method for beginning, intermediate, and advanced clarinet and Saxophone. This series emphasizes the simple concepts to the advanced fundamentals, i.e. rhythm, articulation, breath support, fingerings. The lesson plans are incorporated in the Rubank Method with an easy progression through the fundamental starting with whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and simple to complex rhythms. For the advanced clarinet student the Rose 32 Etudes are an essential addition to the lessons as well as the Klose Method. The Rubank Method offers some solos, but in addition, for the High School student I teach them the Weber Concertino, Mozart Concerto- first movement, Brahms Second Sonata for the advanced High School and College student. Lesson plans for the advanced High School student include scales, major and minor, Rose Etudes and solos. I love it when my students play with confidence and accuracy(rhythmically, fingerings, correct pitch and phrasing. S
LESSON STYLE

My lessons are structured with attention paid to the fundamentals of each instrument and the fundamentals of music. I have learned that when a student practices a mistake over and over it remains a mistake. I immediately slow the student down and concentrate on just a measure or even two notes to accomplish correct rhythm, fingerings, articulations and phrasing. When the student can successfully play a passage correctly then the work turns into fun music making. I use this process at all levels. I love to teach with this method of isolation because it always improves the student's playing.

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Candace Hembree

5

She was great!

Brigitte Wetz

5

Susan is very patient and always knows how to approach our daughter in a kind and professional manner when our daughter gets "stuck". She is a great fit for our daughter and an outstanding teacher and instructor. Our daughter is learning a lot and that prepares her for future successes.

Katherine O'neal

5

She is awesome

Andrea Randazzo

5

I love working with Sue! She is patient, kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and fun to work with!

Taylor

4

No nonsense and challenging. For our son this was necessary and motivating. He has shown great progress under her tutelage.

Rob

4

Susan is very patient and is able to get the best out of our son (without him getting confused or frustrated). He is learning a lot and is really enjoying himself.

Natalie K

5

My daughter had lessons with Susan in clarinet and piano. Sue is great in clarinet, helped to motivate her and improve her skills a lot. They even played nice duets together. Thank you!

Bella

4

She is very helpful and supportive With every lesson

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