Clarinet Lessons Dupage County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums

I use humor and my own experiences to first establish a caring environment in which the student can be comfortable. Once that connection is established, I like to find out the students interests and make sure a personal goal is set that we can achieve together. There has to be something exciting the student can achieve in order to develop self-motivation. I employ a number of tactics to stimulate self-expression and problem solving skills, as independent work and practice is crucial in any musician's journey. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

While living in Japan I had the opportunity to present masterclasses in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, teaching using only Japanese language. This experience taught me the value of words, and also the importance of ensuring that students are able to comprehend all discussed material. Last year, I was invited to teach a masterclass in Seoul, Korea, working with Choongheon Lee, Principal Clarinet of the CheongJu City Symphony. Throughout my teaching career, I have had students succeed in All-District Band, All-District Orchestra, All-State Honors Band, and some to continue as Clarinet Performance Majors. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, French Horn, Piccolo, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have worked at many Jazz festivals and at such important jazz venues as the Village Vanguard. Along the way, I have produced or co-produced 13 albums for the now defunct Muse label and for my own label, Bluejay Records. I also have a considerable teaching practice which includes lessons on most instruments, including Saxophone, Clarinet, flute, as well as trumpet, trombone, guitar, Bass guitar, piano, Bass Violin, Cello, Violin, Violin, Banjo, Mandolin, and harmonica. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

My teaching methods vary greatly for every student. I'll approach all of my first lessons the same. I asses your playing and discuss your goals. Next we work on a plan to help you achieve your goals. I've keenly aware that everyone has different learning styles and aim to discover every student's style so that I can most effectively teach them. All of our lessons will focus on the fundamentals of good music making - tone, rhythm, time, pitch, musicality, etc. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I'm a Taiwanese who studied music in the States for 7 years, I have a lot of performing and teaching experiences from both before and after I got to the States. I have played in the big band at the university level in different places for 6 years, as well as several different small groups. The places I have played are Syndicate at Denton, TX, Cafe Aroma, and Macomb Country Club and Macomb, IL, Iron Post at Urbana, IL, Jazz Showcase at Chicago, IL, Jazz Bistro at St. Read More