Clarinet Lessons Crosby County, TX

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium

I always look for a way so the student understands the miscommunication when learning a new subject. I ask many questions and make the student think. I help the student make physical and mental connections when learning something new. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

I believe in the philosophy of and empty cup. My lessons are not built for me to tell the student what to do, but rather learn how they learn and research the best practices for reaching that student. There is no "cookie cutter" method that works for all students, because everyone learns and comprehends a little bit differently. I remain sensitive to that and patient with my students. It always gets me when a student that is stuck on a part of their music finally understands and performs the passage perfectly. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Bassoon, English Horn

tHE BEST METHODS OR BEST PRACTICES IS WHAT I PREFER TO USE. THAT IS REALLY JUST A COMPILATION OF TECHNIQUES THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO WORK. THERE IS NOTHING THAT TAKES tHE PLACE OF HARD WORK. I WILL DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO FACILITATE YOUR LEARNING---I WILL SHOW YOU SHORTCUTS, TEACH YOU TECHNIQUES ON YOUR INSTRUMENT, SHORTCUTS ABOUT READING MUSIC, HOW TO PROPERLY BREATHE--HOW TO PROPERLY HOLD THE HORN---HOW TO SIT---HOW TO STAND---ETC.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe

I have been a music educator in the public schools for over 40 years having taught in Austin, Texas and currently in Fort Worth, Texas. Many of my students have gone to play their instruments in college bands throughout the state. Several former students are currently teaching music at the secondary and college level. I do not approach my teaching to focus on a student's future as a musician. All make individual choices on musical endeavors. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For beginners I generally use Rubank method. I feel this text is complete and covers all of the material that beginning woodwind players need. The intermediate method has even more material as well as repertoire to start the important process of learning longer pieces of music. I stress the fundamentals as this is the basis of all good playing. For my jazz students I use texts by Keller, Weiskopf, Fishman and transcriptions. Read More