Clarinet Lessons in Stone Mountain, GA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Flute Clarinet Drums Euphonium Keyboard

My teaching experience goes back to my high school days, where I began to teach private lessons part time ten years ago. Since then, I have been consistently been teaching students in private studios. I encourage regular practice on a consistent schedule and motivate my students on a daily basis. I also found that a combination of classical and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoying playing instruments. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

For clarinet, I have developed a custom-tailored method for students based off the excellent instruction I have received from my teachers: Robert DiLutis of the University of Maryland, Jonathan Gunn of the University of Cincinnati, David Drosinos of the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Kristen Spiridon of the Savannah, Augusta and Coastal Symphony Orchestras. I believe fundamentals (air, embouchure, articulation, etc.) are the essential building blocks of a well-developed musician and I place specific emphasis on them every lesson. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Music is a very tough discipline. It will not happen in one lesson, but what will happen is that students will instantly witness progress and this feeling becomes addictive. I challenge my students to practice hard because with that type of discipline the student will not only grow musically, but mentally as a human. I would not be the compassionate person I am today if it had not been for me falling in love with music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo

A native of Jamaica, Andre Jones began his music education at Herbert Morrison Technical High School in Montego Bay, Jamaica, under the tutelage of Mr. Dwayne Haughton and Mr. Carl Matthews. He received a Bachelor of Music from Alcorn State University in MIssissippi and a Master of Music from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Louisiana. Jones studied under Dr. Andrea Kapell Loewy of The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Mr. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I would describe my teaching style as fun and goal oriented. I want my students to love music! It's obviously important that each student progresses in their playing as well as their understanding of music. A method I use is knows as PSP (Praise, Suggest, Praise). I like to acknowledge accomplishments to promote a positive environment. Part of what I like to do is find out what makes a student want to play music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Clarinet Keyboard

I am a multi-instrumentalist and have experience in almost all the different music instruments. I have experience in Piano, Violin, Viola, String Bass, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Euphonium, French Horn, guitar, and percussion. I mainly teach Piano, Violin, and Clarinet. I am classical trained and in becoming a music teacher has been a dream come true. I want to show my passion for music with others. I hope that I can make music a positive experience as it have to me for my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

All methods are relative and based on the student. However, certain ages and ages require a general foundation of basic fundamentals. Guitar: Mel bay basic guitar method 1, to more advanced etudes and transcriptions of chord melodies, etc Piano: based on level, children’s books to advanced repertoire for adults Woodwinds: essential elements or more advanced etude books (rhubank- ferling studies-karg Communication of goals and a realistic approach to those goals will guide our curriculum and change from student to student based on level and available time, etc. Read More