Clarinet Lessons in Occoquan, VA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Double Bass Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

...Each student learns at a different pace, so I base my lessons off of their progress. I have found that doing this helps keep the student motivated and encouraged in the process of learning their given instrument. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Acoustic Guitar

...For beginning students who are children, I begin with method books to teach the fundamentals and establish good practice routines. Once a good foundation is established, I like to move into solo and ensemble repertoire to develop lyricism and expression. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar

...My teaching style is very analytical yet engaging! I try to establish a good relationship before pushing a student. At that point I will ask the student to play to the best of his/her ability.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

...The only best advice that I could provide about efficiently practicing is the same one that a former clarinet teacher mentioned to me over the years which states, "Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong." I believe that this quote could be quite hard to interpret but if you can play a musical phrase (measures) that is written on a sheet of music simultaneously for at least ten times without mistakes.You would accomplish more than by playing the whole piece over and over without understanding the dynamics, emotions, and the fingerings that it requires to make it sound like what the composer had intended.... Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Music

...I encourage my students to audition for ensembles, perform in those ensembles, play recitals, and compose/arrange their own music. I believe in fostering a life-long love and passion for music.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...My teaching experience dates back to 2014, when I taught massage therapy for a year. During that time, I realized that I have a true passion for sharing my knowledge with others.... Read More