Clarinet Lessons Tennessee

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet

It is important to me that my students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to continue making music after lessons with me end. I want to make sure that they develop a strong foundation for music understanding and are able to apply it to their chosen instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums

I love to teach students in creative ways the concepts of music and how to perform on an instrument not only notes, but musicianship. I am a Music teacher / Pastor in the Franklin, TN area. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Above all else, music is supposed to be fun. I want my students to be excited about learning new things each week. Music is also a collaborative practice, so I think it is important for the student and the teacher to play together in a supportive environment to help reaffirm the week's lesson. I understand that each student is different, and weekly assignments will be given accordingly.This will require a reasonable weekly goal so that students can see their progress and feel good about their accomplishments, inspiring them to continue playing and learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I played literally 100's of shows at Opryland Theme Park, Opryland Hotel and while aboard the General Jackson Riverboat. I have played with country acts such as Crystal Gale ("Don't It Make my Brown Eyes Blue") and Brenda Lee ("Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'). While still playing semi-professionally, I decided to try my hand at teaching and have been in education since 1984 when I was first hired as band director for Gallatin Jr High School. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

My methodology is somewhat rare, in that I don't have a standardized set of books or resources that I require. I typically focus on fundamentals of musicianship -scales, chords, etc.- as a main focus. as for repertoire, I tend to gravitate to the great American song book/ other Jazz Standards. I will, if I feel the student needs it, assign etudes from various books. I also spend time developing the students ability to recognize and react to sounds that are around. Read More