Clarinet Lessons Kentucky

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

Cardinal Singers was also invited to perform at the Carnegie Hall in 2017. I also traveled annually with the group to perform in festivals and international competitions around the world including Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, China, Germany, Poland, Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia and won numerous awards, the most recent being the grand prize at the International Choir Competition Zadar Croatia. I was also involved with the Collegiate Chorale that regularly collaborates with the Louisville Orchestra, performing works including the Beethoven's 9th symphony, Mahler's 2nd symphony, Bernstein's Mass and Chichester Psalms, Mozart's Requiem, and Orff's Carmina Burana. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I strive to instill a passion for music within my students. It is important that each student progresses at their own pace and always walks away with something new. I sit realistic goals for each lesson; this allows the student to feel accomplished and satisfied. Acknowledging a student's growth and accomplishments builds a student's fire to progress. 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: Clarinet, Music

Typically in the first lesson, I assess the playing level of the student by asking them general questions about what they have done with music so far. From there it is easy for me to determine what to begin teaching first. For beginner students, I like to start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book. If the student has graduated from the beginner book, then I can proceed to intermediate or advanced methods which will include a combination of studies in pedagogy, repertoire, composers, etudes, ensemble work, and technical studies. 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