Nathan B
Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, Avant-garde
Nathan B
Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
MM, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Clarinet Performance
BM, Ithaca College, Music Education
2017 - Winner of the Southern Illinois Symphony Solo Competition
2012 - 2016 Flora Brown Award at Ithaca College
2012 - 2016 Ithaca Premier Talent Grant
I've been playing a variety of instruments since I first taught myself a few tunes on the piano at the age of 8. I settled on clarinet as my primary in 2004 and have picked up saxophone, flute, and guitar since then. I have received formal training on each instrument along with a fair amount of self instruction. As a performer, I have played in various settings ranging from a soloist in front of an orchestra to a guitarist in a blues and rock band! My diverse experiences performing and working with other musicians has given me a range of approaches and insights for private instruction. I love performing and teaching and hope I have the chance to share my knowledge with you!
My first steps into teaching were as a camp counselor at a local music summer camp in Shaker Heights from 2008-2012. During that time I had a few students who were just beginning to play saxophone and clarinet. Those experiences coupled with phenomenal teachers throughout high school inspired me to pursue a bachelor's degree in Music Education at Ithaca College. During my collegiate years I continued honing my abilities and knowledge of all the instruments I play while also studying music theory, conducting, and composition along with researching pedagogical approaches.
My approaches change depending on a students age, experience, and personality. Every student is unique and has their own musical language to develop and it is my philosophy that unique students require unique approaches. All of that being said, I utilize lesson time as efficiently as possible to give students the tools they need to progress in their own solo practice. One of my teachers once said "I am only your teacher for an hour each week, that means for 167 hours a week you are your own teacher." This adage shaped my approach to lessons so that I can give students the ability to practice as effectively as possible.
To me, it is most important that a student feels successful in what they have accomplished each lesson. Every student progresses at their own rate and it's important to give students attainable short-term goals in the service of long-term achievements. It is also important to know what drives each student and understand why they want to take private lessons. This will give the student a degree of inspiration which us as teachers can use to help them stay focused and interested in continuing with their studies.
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