Clarinet Lessons in Verona, PA

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...I have been playing and gigging jazz music since I was right around 11. I work to make the saxophone into a multi-dimensional extension of myself. I was exposed to bands like Circa Survive and Lydia around the same time I was getting into monster players like Chris Potter, Kenny Garrett, and Chick Corea. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I usually move to the Rubank books because of their varied content. If the student is working with a school group, we will sometimes work on that repertoire, but improving technique in general is always my focus. ... Read More

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

...Take breaks! When practicing, the most challenging part is that it can be frustrating! There will be that part of music where you just can't seem to get that rhythm or your saxophone refuses to play the high B.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Recorder French Horn Piccolo Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe

...My understanding of music deepend when I started to play other instruments besides saxophone. For piano, my understanding of harmonic theory and composition became clear in a way that it never was on saxophone.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet

...During all of this, I like to take a quick break every 30-45 minutes. The breaks help me to stay focused and engaged throughout all of my practicing!... Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

...I firmly believe that fundamentals are incredibly important to playing the instrument at the highest level. Alongside work on fundamentals, I will prescribe music that is on par with the level of student so that they are challenged but will be successful.... Read More