Clarinet Lessons in Lower East Side, NY

Instruments: Violin Trumpet Clarinet Recorder Fiddle Euphonium

I have been a musician for over 35 years. I have played all over the united states for concerts, different private occasions, weddings, birthday parties, and funerals . I have also been a music teacher for over 15 years and my students love my teaching style. When I was young I had the best private music teachers in New York that have pass on the knowledge and tradition of good music habits. My role and responsibility is to pass on this knowledge to those that want to be the best musicians in their area. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Bassoon

My teaching process looks like a mountain stream. We start at the top of the mountain, and the goal is to get to the bottom. As I teach using my tried and true techniques, we make our way down, but when I notice that my student needs extra help, or should be pushed more, we detour into another stream until we can return to our main path. Sometimes, we diverge immediately and continue down different paths until we make it to the bottom anyway! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

Music education is not one size fits all and I want to honor the different ways students learn. I gain so much happiness knowing that my lessons fit the needs of my students. I am dedicated to nurturing a love for music in each student. I aim to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and technique while building a lasting interest in music. In early lessons, I focus on developing an understanding of the student's goals and personal interests. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

My teaching experience has been quite rewarding and varied over the years. Every student has a unique and special passion that has drawn them into music and I make sure to acknowledge that in order to maintain that spirit even when a task is in front of them. My main focus is the technical aspect of the instrument, helping the student discover how it works for them, so they can shape the music the best way possible. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

Music has always been my number 1 passion, and I have taught private music lessons since I was in high school.  Since graduating with my Master's degree in 2011, I have become a certified music teacher for grades K-12.  I modify all lessons depending on the student to best suite the students needs and prepare them for the maximum learning experience.  Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Clarinet is a wonderful instrument. It is not at all difficult to produce "a sound" on it. Producing a good sound, though, requires some work. Therefore, working on the sound quality is my first priority. Musicality is overall the most essential concept in music performance. This involves understanding of basic musical form elements and connecting them through logical phrasing. This is difficult to do without a good command of the sound quality. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Here is the break down of what you will be expected to learn in addition to a solo of your choice. You will also be assigned warmups that will help you to focus on your breath support, embouchure, and finger study. Beginners- Basic knowledge of breath support, embouchure training, and finger study 12 Major Scales (one octave) Intermediate- Knowledge of breath support, embouchure training, and finger study Knowledge of how to break in and manage reeds 12 Major Scales (2 Octaves) and Chromatic Scale Scales in Thirds Etudes- Velocity Studies for Clarinet Intermediate (Kalmen Opperman) Advanced- Knowledge of breath support, embouchure training, and finger study and extended techniques. Read More