Clarinet Lessons Collin County, TX

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Clarinet, Keyboard

Because I believe every student is unique, my teaching style depends on what is best for the student. Some students are kinesthetic learners who benefit most from using gesture, movement, and doing things hands-on, while others are aural learners who can pick music up by ear, but may struggle with reading music. This greatly influences how I go about planning and teaching lessons for each student. Their personality, interests, goals, and background experience also influence how I teach them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon

As a teacher I offer a common sense approach to teachingall instrumentsto students of all ages. For students who are new to playing; I focus first on the mechanics of playing,getting their mind to respond to what the body to best of their ability. Along the way they learn to read and understand written music, and just as important, how to play with and forother musicians. They learn to trust their ears and instinct, and develop the ability to create their own style and identity. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I have taught students professionally since around my junior year of college. Even before that, in high school, I was always a person who had fellow students follow me around to get help and musical advice. I continued to be this inspirational, helpful and knowledgeable person through college and my graduate studies. While the graduate teaching assistant at U. Memphis for the jazz program, I taught college classes but was additionally a saxophone teacher for the U. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

Music education is essential to lifelong development and enrichment in everyday life. That's why nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

Beginner clarinet students usually start with the Hendrickson Method for Clarinet Book One. This book teaches the most basic fundamentals all the way through advanced techniques while also giving the student a chance to learn more about music as a whole. Once the fundamentals are mastered, solo repertoire will be introduced for recitals or competitions. The more involved a student is in outside ensembles or musical activities, the more variation we have in lesson time! Read More