Bill E  
Instruments: Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Pop, Folk, Marching Band

My teaching clarinet began when I was in high school, giving lessons to 18+-students after school and on Saturdays. Later, in college, I continued to teach on the weekends, helping to cover additional expenses. Then, in the national guard band, I taught private lessons to several of my fellow clarinetists. After about a two year "sabbatical" I really missed teaching. I then began acquiring new students through the Methodist church I attend. That was very rewarding in many more ways than financial, and so I continue on today.

I typically do two things. First, I tailor my lessons to fit the age, experience, and ability of each individual. I try to listen carefully to what they say, and try to figure out what they really mean. Since each student is an individual I do not categorize them. Second, I do rely upon well-known publications to supplement my lessons. But mostly I try to make the experience a fun thing. I do, however, make the first lesson pretty difficult, to discern the level of interest. I then back off, and move carefully at their pace, trying to keep it a fun and learning experience.