Clarinet Lessons Crittenden County, AR

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Piccolo, Music

My teaching experience dates back to 2000 when I began coaching and teaching kids younger than me the skills of music and percussion playing, from that point I realized that teaching is a thing that I felt comfortable with and something I would like to do for a career. I have learned that teaching music but making it fun, motivating, and drives the students to want to learn more pushing them to develop their full potential. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I believe every person's needs are different making the books and pieces that I recommend different for each student. But, teaching materials in my studio include etude and study books, exercises written by myself to target specific needs and standard solo repertoire that I believe every saxophone or clarinetist should play. Students will also be requested to keep a journal either electronically or on paper with short notes about practice sessions from each day, to help guide goals and instruction in each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I love seeing students develop a passion for music. Each student learns differently. A teaching style that may work for one student may not work on another. I must be flexible in my teaching methods to adapt to each student and their needs. Especially in the beginning, it's important for students to know that they have made progress and accomplishments. I try to do this by setting goals and doing my best to help them achieve those goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

My methods of teaching change with each student. All individuals learn differently. I start by seeing where each individual is and how they react to the material. We first learn basics and move as fast as the individual can or wants to. I want all my students to play pieces by themselves and with others (not just the same instruments). Im always wanting my students to be a well rounded individual in music and in life. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

My primary focus is students in the high school age, so I mainly use a student-focused teaching style. I want my students to have a say in what we're doing, as well as allow them to practice analyzing the music themselves rather than telling them what to see. The primary idea of it is that it gives the students and the teachers a chance to switch roles. The four roles in reciprocal teaching are summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting. Read More