Clarinet Lessons New York

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar

Ive been in the music world from my early (8 years of age) and I am so thankful to God because I feel that the music is one of the greatest gifts ever given from God to human being. I was once very shy, timid, lacking self-confidence and I had very low self esteem. My first musical instrument (guitar) became my first confidant and during the process of learning to play it I learned to love, cherish and care for it and in return, I learned to express myself through music. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Bassoon

My teaching process looks like a mountain stream. We start at the top of the mountain, and the goal is to get to the bottom. As I teach using my tried and true techniques, we make our way down, but when I notice that my student needs extra help, or should be pushed more, we detour into another stream until we can return to our main path. Sometimes, we diverge immediately and continue down different paths until we make it to the bottom anyway! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

I have been teaching for over 45 years, mostly in students' homes. I started in the 1970's in my NYC apartment and since moving to Westchester 30 years ago have been going to student's homes. Many of my students have been accepted to colleges as music majors or minors and my students frequently get the highest ratings in solo competitions. School band directors often recommend me as a coach for their most serious students, since school music programs usually do not have the capacity for intensive individual coaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I had a very unique opportunity to be mentored by the legendary drummer/bandleader/NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton. I spent a lot of time with him on and off the stage. I was observing and loving all of these moments on tour and in the studio. I learned so many things from him, most importantly what it means to be a teacher. In order to teach, one should never stop learning. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

I am a very patient teacher. I set goals for my students but I help them progress at their own pace. I encourage them to learn the proven methods and to search what they are interested in learning. Learning every aspect of music is incouraged. There are proven teaching methods for learning the blues and improvisation, with knowledge of the right notes to play on what chords. Tone, armature, and breathing properly are important. Read More