Clarinet Lessons in Takoma Park , MD

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

...If a student is interested in beginning improvisation, I start with teaching simple forms, such as the blues, in order to introduce the idea of playing over a chord progression as well as playing by ear, and then proceed according to the student's interests. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

...This will encourage the student's passion for music to grow. If the student is in a school setting, then the student will work on all of the music for school and solo repetoire. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

...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. Solos and etudes allow the student to train his/her musical skill, and I assign them to give the student a chance to make the music his/her own creation.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium

...I believe learning happens best when you are engaged and having fun. I connect well with people and use my outgoing personality and experince as a musician to help my students develop good habits and study music that appeals to them.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard

...For begining student I typically start with a book called Essential Elements. I supplement some of the things in the book with other literature and hand written exercise to help enhance learning experience.... Read More