Clarinet Lessons Missouri

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Piccolo, Keyboard

My teaching style places emphasis on relationship building, knowledge grabbing and demonstration. Developing a relationship includes relatability, comfort & communication. Here humor is used. Smiles & laughs always lessens the stress & makes learning enjoyable. In addition, time-management and the setting of daily goals together encourages the info retention. Verification of individualized overactive is emphasised within my teachings as well. It is highly important for students to demonstrate skills daily & throughout the session. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Im an energetic and enthusiastic educator who is passionate in helping you achieve your musical goals! I have been playing trumpet and guitar for more than 14 years. I graduated from Missouri State University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree and then taught band and choir at the secondary level for two years before returning to Missouri State University to pursue my Master of Music degree. In addition to teaching music, I am equally passionate for performing. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For beginning students I use the Essential Elements, or Standard of Excellence band methods. If a student is also involved in a school band program, I am happy to help them with school assignments. Once the student has gotten a handle of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce supplemental repertoire in line with students interest to further support and engage my students. Understanding the nuts and bolts of music theory is fundamental for a students progression and ease of learning their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My approach to coaching students is focused on 5 important areas; embouchure, tone quality, intonation (pitch), technique, and time. Memorization of key signatures and scales are very important to the student's overall success. I utilize a method for memorizing key signatures which will decrease the memorization time and increaseretention. The choice of music books and etude studies are based upon the student's level of playing and areas I identify needing improvement. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Clarinet

I have been teaching lessons since High School. Back then, I mostly taught beginner students on the Piano. Since College, I have expanded my teaching repertoir to include Piano, Organ, Violin, and Viola. For the past 7 years, I have been teaching and instructing my students on the best practices as blossoming musicians. Nothing can make you a better musician than practice and consistency. No matter what genre of music you are interested in, you must practice.There will always be times were you have toforce yourself to practice (because it won't always be fun), but the gains are never dull.It has been my experience that those students who apply themselves diligently, love to play the songs that they have mastered over and over again. Read More