Clarinet Lessons in Vauxhall, NJ

Instruments: Clarinet

I am a very enthusiastic Clarinet teacher with over 14 years of teaching experience. I moved to NYC from Melbourne, Australia in December 2013, and started my career here as a Clarinet Teacher and Band Director in various schools. I have always had a strong passion for teaching and performing. I lead by example and believe that a passionate approach to teaching and learning is infectious. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music.  I personalize each lesson to help each individual student grow as a musician while still having fun. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student progress and develop as a musician! In order for students to be successful they need to be encouraged and challenged throughout their musical studies. In order to do this, it is important to focus on the fundamentals of the instrument, as well as music that peeks the interest of the student. By having a mixture of fundamentals and music the students truly enjoys, they become driven and self-motivated. Read More

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

My teaching experience has been quite rewarding and varied over the years. Every student has a unique and special passion that has drawn them into music and I make sure to acknowledge that in order to maintain that spirit even when a task is in front of them. My main focus is the technical aspect of the instrument, helping the student discover how it works for them, so they can shape the music the best way possible. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My methods are based on what each student wishes to accomplish with these lessons. I have a wide variety of exercises/books/recordings that are guided to help the student reach their maximum potential. In particular, I specifically focus on sound, technique, reading, simulating performance scenarios, school auditions, recitals, and improvisation. I approach all these topics with care so that the student learns the most in a stress free environment. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Credits include: The Music Man, Chicago, How to Succeed in Business, Ragtime, Song Man Dance Man, Urinetown, Scrooge in Concert. Dan attended the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School and participated in the Humber College Community Music School Program. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Toronto where he studied with Alex Dean Tim Ries, as well as a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Dave Liebman Jim McNeely. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

In addition to helping me improve my facility with the saxophone, Paul helped me develop a solid pedagogy for the instrument. At Queens I also devised a curriculum for the Queens College Balkan Music Ensemble, a group which I founded and directed for one semester before graduating in 2012.   Since completing my masters degree, I've continued teaching privately, and performing with my groups, Raya Brass Band and Sherita. I perform around 80 shows a year, both in the New York Area and touring nationally. Read More