Clarinet Lessons Westchester County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet

With a BM in Jazz Saxophone Performance from the Eastman School of Music, I am an active performer and educator in the New York area. While I continue to pursue my MM degree from the Manhattan School of Music, I work with Grammy Award winning artists and ensembles, such as Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Project and Trio Globo, and perform frequently with jazz, rock, funk, and pop groups of my own and of my peers. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet

My methods of teaching are personalized for each of my students depending on age, experience and interests. Once I determine their level, I then introduce some method books, technique exercises and etudes. Combining these create a full spectrum of rhythm, dynamics, intonation, form, meter, expression and much more! I continuously assess my students progress and create short and long term goals to set us up for success! Lessons along with student homework will ensure my students begin to love and appreciate their instruments and the repertoire! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I cater my teaching style to the needs of each individual student based on their performance. For beginners, I start with very simple and tactile exercises built to familiarize the student with the feeling and the habit of playing an instrument or writing a composition. For intermediate students, I dedicate the lessons toward developing a routine that works for them in practice - tone, technique, articulation, stamina, etc... For advanced students, my goal is to get them to the next level and help them discover the unique voice that every individual is gifted with, so that their music can inspire and invigorate the world around them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Organ, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Keyboard

I basically teach as I've been taught by the masters. There are musical essentials that must be mastered for every musician, with no exceptions. By completing one level of proficiency one moves on to the next level, and so on. Eventually students are able to grow to become masters themselves. This has always been the case throughout history, and in all fields for that matter. Never allow yourself to get bogged down by futility; there is always another way. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Music

My teaching takes the form of private lessons on flute, clarinet, and saxophone, and courses at NYU. In each educational situation, I aim to establish clear goals and assignments, build confidence through positive reinforcement, and explain concepts in an engaging manner appropriate to each student. I enjoy teaching students with diverse learning goals and strengths and learning about the unique ways every student connects with music intellectually and emotionally. I set realistic goals for my students, but emphasize the importance of the process more so than the end result. Read More