Clarinet Lessons in South Camden , PA

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...I encourage progress. I love to see students become stronger and more confident musicians. I like to get students as much into "the real world" as possible, so I push for getting students performing as much as they are learning. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Keyboard

...Every child is a little different, and some students are ready to get started as young as five, whereas others might want to wait until around seven. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder

...For beginning students at the elementary or middle school age, I usually reccomend method books such as the Rubank Elementary Method and Essential Elements, as well as any band books from the student's school (Standard of Excellence, Yamaha Band Student, etc).... Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Keyboard

...My teaching methods vary depending on the student and the best ways to promote learning.  Each method/lesson book has a different approach where one may work better than another.  I feel meeting and talking with my students and parents is a great way to determine what is the best fit and approach.  In many instances I will begin in one method and progress to another method contingent on the student's needs at that time.  Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, I encourage playing classical or any other genre of music that students find enjoyable.  I have on many occasions written repertoire to suit each level so that students can continue to progress.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Oboe Keyboard

...I encourage this by setting realist goals and incorporating sight reading into every lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students' desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...For jazz studies, I begin students with Lenny Neihaus' Jazz Conception for Saxophone, which lays a great foundation for jazz and swing playing. After this, I do a lot of ear training and memorization exercises for tunes, and talk about chord-scale theory.... Read More