Gift Certificates Available. SHOP NOW!

Musika Music Lessons
We'll match you with the perfect teacher!

Lesson Special - Up to 20% OFF! Get Started Now with a Risk-Free Trial!

  • - -
  • Privacy Policy - Musika will never sell or rent your personal information to outside parties.

Emily C In HomeHome In StudioStudio Teaches OnlineOnline
avatar
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Marching Band, Avant-Garde

avatar

Emily C In Home In Studio Teaches Online
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Pop, Rock, Marching Band, Avant-Garde

Where I Teach:
In Your Home My Studio Online
Ages Taught: 5-80
Levels Taught:

EMAIL US OR CALL 877-687-4524

Verification

Background check cleared

Social security verified

Name verified

Phone verified

Email verified

Address verified

Studio Locations
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:

Duquesne University, Artist Diploma (Clarinet Performance)

Duquesne University, MM (Clarinet Performance)

Lawrence University, BM (Clarinet Performance and Instrumental Music Education)

Awards:

Clarinetist with the Evansville Philharmonic, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and Johnstown Symphony; former principal clarinet of the Akron Symphony Orchestra; also performed with the Pittsburgh, Hartford (CT), and Williamsburg (VA) symphonies

2015 - Concerto soloist with Duquesne Symphony Orchestra

2014 - Fellow at SCIPP Festival at Boston's New England Conservatory

2014 - Concerto soloist with Duquesne Wind Symphony

2013 - Member of Opera in the Ozarks Festival Orchestra

 

Overview:
I am a multifaceted musician and experienced teacher, and I love helping students chart their own rewarding musical journeys. Currently, I perform with the Evansville Philharmonic and the Johnstown Symphony, and I've also performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Akron Symphony, the Hartford Symphony (CT), and the Williamsburg (VA) Symphony. I serve as the clarinetist and programming director with Kamratōn, a chamber ensemble dedicated to performing female composers and also frequently perform with the Alia Musical Contemporary Ensemble and the Johnstown Symphony. You'll also find me at the occasional experimental improv jam, and appearing with the jazz/activist group the Afro - Yaqui Music Collective. Though most of my professional work has been with the clarinet, I've always loved returning to the piano, my first instrument - it's so versatile, and it lets students "see" the music in a way free other instruments can. I formerly served as the keyboardist and interim choir director at Dutilh UMC in Cranberry, PA, and I have several years experience as a teacher and accompanist at the piano. I look forward to the chance to share in your musical journey!
EXPERIENCE
I have over a decade of experience teaching private lessons, and have worked with students ranging from beginners to adults.  Currently, I lead the instrumental program at St. Vincent School in Bedford, IN, and have previously taught in various capacities at Winchester-Thurston in Pittsburgh, Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, and Whitney-Young Magnet High School in Chicago.  Beyond working on playing fundamentals, I also help students to develop their ear training and knowledge of music theory, often through the use of listening, composition, and improvisation projects. I also offer several opportunities for interested students to perform through the year.
METHODS USED
For clarinet and saxophone students enrolled in school programs, I generally teach from their school method books, supplementing with standard methods like Rose, Baermann, and Rubank.  I encourage interested students to study solo or chamber repertoire of their choice, allowing them to explore the music that interests them most.     For beginning piano students, I almost always use the Faber Piano Adventures series. I find that it lays a great foundation for both students who want to pursue classical piano and those who might be more pop oriented, and the material is musically engaging and enjoyable to play and listen to. For more advanced students, I work to customize the repertoire to their tastes, and can also coach interested students through reading from chord charts.
LESSON STYLE
I want my students to feel a sense of ownership in their learning, and to feel empowered to "teach themselves."  As such, I encourage students to set their own specific goals for practicing.  When students encounter difficulties, I work with them to develop strategies that they can apply when working on a variety of music, not just the issue at hand.  Above all, I strive to help students focus on their successes, and to view music not as a class or a chore, but as an exciting means of self-expression.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
prev
next
Teacher Video
Teacher Video
3 REVIEWS
Leave a Review

Donna Hamlett

5

Emily is great!!! She encourages me and makes corrections without making me feel discouraged. I have wanted to play the piano my entire life and now it’s happening. The online instruction is easy and fits my schedule.

Review posted on Apr 01, 2021

Erin Cawley

5

Emily is wonderful! We love her!

Review posted on Apr 19, 2018

Glebmezhanskiy

5

Emily explains the necessary fundamentals very efficiently, and after few lessons I was able to start learning real songs. She is very helpful and flexible. Looking forward to continuing our lessons!

Review posted on Sep 29, 2014
Verification

Background check cleared

Social security verified

Name verified

Phone verified

Email verified

Address verified

Studio Locations
BBB A+ rating
Check out our A+

Rating from the Better Business Bureau

Risk Free Trial Lesson
100% Risk-Free Trial Lesson

If you are not satisfied after your trial lesson, you will not be charged and we can match you with another teacher.

Ready to Get Started? Take a Risk Free Trial Lesson!

No credit card required.

© Copyright 2001 - 2021 Musika All Rights Reserved

Terms | Privacy Policy | Sitemap

Select all the days/times the student would be available to start lessons. Selecting "3pm - 7pm" means the student can start as early as 3pm or start as late as 7pm. It is important that you select as many days and the widest window of start times for each day as possible. That will help us make a match with one of our teachers.

Ok

Are you sure that's your only availability? The more availability you easier it will be to arrange a teacher for you.

I can add more That is all I have
Up to 20% OFF!