Clarinet Lessons in Intercession City, FL

Instruments: Clarinet

I have taught private lessons for over 25 years. Many of my students received Superior ratings for their solos or ensembles, were selected for All-State / All-county bands in their counties, and have been selected as members of their county youth orchestra. I have also served as a public school music educator in Florida for 15 years at both the middle and high school level. During my time as a classroom teacher, my bands achieved numerous superior and competitive accolades. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder

Music is a big part of everything that I do. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1992. I have performed in ensembles, for weddings and special events, and provided accompaniment services to other musicians. I enjoy the complexity and challenges of classical music the most, but I also enjoy the experiences of playing music that makes me feel good. Whether it's music for church, school, accompanying for soloists in competitions or just making music for fun, I love what I do! Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Hello, and I'm so glad you stopped by! I'm a public school music teacher turned private clarinet studio teacher! I earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University. I taught music in public school for four years, then earned a Master of Music from the University of Florida. I've been teaching clarinet for almost seven years now, and my experiences teaching in public schools has really shaped who I am as a lesson teacher. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Oboe Bassoon Music

For beginners, they must learn how to play the instrument. So books like standard of excellence or essential elements are great resources. I will guide them through what the book cannot explain and help them truly internalize aspects of playing their instrument. For more advanced players, we will work on tone, advanced technique, new styles as well as history, modern practices and more. Depending on their progress , I will ensure any recital music is music that they want to play, as well as music that really shows their progress on the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

For students who are just starting out, I start with basic finger and breath support exercises. Once these become ingrained in the student's mind, I will introduce various excerpts based on their skill level, eventually working our way into solo repertoire. For students that have a few years under their belt, I prefer to get a grasp on what their strength and weaknesses are to assess what I can be of service, to select the solo or excerpt book that would best help improve their already developing talents. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

I began teaching during my college days instructing saxophone at ASM studios in Avalon instructing school level students. At the same time I began instructing privately teaching a few adult students. This where my teaching began! After graduating at the music department, the Dean of Music recommended me for the music tutoring position at Valencia College and I taught under that position for one full school year. Woodwinds Instructor Feb 2017 - Present Beats Tunes School of Music I teach saxophone, flute and clarinet to elementary through high school level students. www.beatsandtunes.com Music Tutor Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 Valencia College I solely tutored all levels of music theory, ear training, sight singing and class piano for 3 semesters after I graduated Valencia's music program at their east campus in Winter Park for one school year. Read More