Clarinet Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Jacob B, originally from Hartland, Wisconsin, is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Music Education and The University of Northern Iowa with a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance. Growing up Jacob was heavily involved in extracurricular music activities. Throughout middle and high school he attended two honor bands at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee twice a week and during the summer a band program run by the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

The most important parts of learning any instrument is reading music and posture/hand positions. On piano I typically use Faber's Piano Adventure series. I've found that this series teaches the fundamentals in a fun and easy way. On brass and woodwind instruments I would start a beginner with the Standard of Excellence series and supplement with the Rubank method books. With ukulele I like to start with Hal Leonard method books and then shift to Johnson's Ukulele Aerobics. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

As I mentioned above, one of my favorite parts about teaching is learning from my students. I encourage my students to take chances, perform often, and to not be afraid of making mistakes. All experiences help you learn, no matter what level you are. I encourage students to make the music personal to them and relate to it in a way that suits their personality. This involves my, as a teacher, getting to know my students and learning about their life outside of music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

For beginner students, I use a variety of lesson materials. If the student is involved in band, I try to stick with whatever book their teacher has assigned them. In Seattle Public Schools, we use Standard of Excellence. I also add other materials as the student advances such as scales, etudes, and finger and rhythm exercises. Adding in music the student finds exciting also helps them feel more encouraged to practice! Read More

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

I have been teaching woodwind music lessons since I was a music education student at Simpson College starting in 2010. I graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's in music education and I am currently a full time band teacher. This is my 6th year teaching band and I am currently the 5-12 band director for North Linn Community Schools. I regularly instruct large group rehearsals and lessons for my job. I love starting beginner musicians and seeing the progress they make in such a short amount of time. Read More