Clarinet Lessons in Seagate, NY

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

Hand-in-hand with this, I would like the student to understand the basic physical functions of their instrument. For example, understanding why a certain this button make a certain note. 3) If the student is interested in composing their own music, this is something I would love to work with them on! As a composer, I've had my music premiered all around the world, including France, Spain, Estonia, and all around the US. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I am an American clarinetist and clarinet instructor from Portland, OR. Im currently pursuing a Masters of Music at the Manhattan School of music with Charles Neidich, and recently graduated from University of Oregon with degrees in Clarinet Performance as well as German in 2023. Ive loved classical music since high school, and my dream is to perform regularly as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician. I have a passion for sharing my love of music and clarinet, and regularly post practice/advice videos to a network of over 75,000 people on social media. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

Learning is an artform itself and there are different methods of how you can learn a skill that are better than others. I want to help you unlock your optimal growth and potential. With me - you will get direct, straightforward and easily digestible music instruction, that focusses on building your musical skill holistically. Aside from focusing on mastering just your instrument, you will understand musical theory, as well as build your ears, as well as your voice! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder

I began teaching woodwinds when I was 18 while attending Northern Illinois University. I would help junior high and high school students in the area in private lessons. At age 23 I began teaching music courses at Istanbul Bilgi University, in Turkey. After leaving Turkey in 2001, I have focused on private lessons, teaching students of all ages and ability levels. I have been fortunate enough to perform with many incredible world-class musicians such as Quincy Jones, Phil Collins, Tito Puente, Chaka Khan, David Sanborn, Toots Thielemans, Paquito DRivera and Gerald Albright. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music Keyboard

I like for a student to look at a piece of music and then to explain to me what they think it is. Their perception is different than my perception and I can learn a lot about how to teach them based on how much they may already understand or do not understand. Understanding musical concepts and musical language is important and I emphasize getting basic concepts right immediately. If a student has a misconception about something I try to correct it so they can move forward make progress. Read More

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

The methods that I would typically use are the Arbans complete Conservatory method for trumpet and Cornet. Schlossberg´s Daily Drills and Studies, Clarkes method and Caruso. I have been studying these four methods quite some time now and understand not only the instruction on the page but the purpose of the excercise itself. So for each student and level a unique methodology would be put together. It is very important to point out that I studied these methods with masters such as Victor Paz. Read More