Clarinet Lessons Kentucky

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I started teaching in band camp the summer after my first year of college and have continuously worked with several schools in KY. I have given lessons to students who are just starting out and high school students preparing for auditions and/other performances. I highly encourage students to start taking lessons as early as possible to establish good habits and break bad ones. My goal for any of my students is always to learn as much as possible and to do their best. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

While in college I started giving private lessons, which helped me realize my true passion for teaching music to the next generation. I like to emphasize regular practicing on a consistent schedule. It helps develop a solid foundation and a true passion on an instrument. For students in my studio I have found that a combination of classical and modern music helps maintain a student's interest while still learning a skill. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Euphonium

Hi! My name is Jake K, and I am a clarinet, saxophone, and euphonium instructor. I am passionate about music in general, and I love helping students reach their highest potential. I'm a graduate of Morehead State University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Since that time, I have had the pleasure of working with several band programs, all of them achieving great success. I also perform throughout Kentucky and Ohio, and am always striving to improve myself as a musician and an educator. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The first lesson is both an assessment and an opportunity for my student and I to get to know each other. Based on the student's level, personality, instrument, and interests I have a variety of ideas about beginning methods. Either way, most of my students do focus on scales, exercises, and songs. My philosophy is to teach the student, not JUST the music. Also, I believe in "comprehensive" musicians-ones that can perform, understand, write, and create. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

In doing so, in-depth understanding of the text in the song will be discussed in order to articulate the text with good phrasing and direction. For a clarinet student, I will generally warm up with breathing techniques and proper embouchures to produce good tone. Exercises to develop core muscles as well as coordination and agility in the hands will be given as assignments along with appropriate pieces to apply such developing skills. Read More