Clarinet Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet

For beginning improvisers, I rely solely on my own materials and exercises, which emphasize the bebop scale and short ii-V licks and help develop understanding of key centers and 7-3 resolutions. For intermediate students as well, these concepts are essential to development as an improviser. For saxophonists, I begin with scalar studies and stress the importance of tone developing exercises such as overtones and long tones, but quickly introduce manageable repetoire. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

  This depends on the student.  I am an easy going teacher.  I don't believe in applying pressure.  It is my job to get to know the student and find positive ways to help them develop their musical skills. I try to tailor the lesson to meet the students needs. So many things can affect a lesson: the student’s mood, stresses in their life, health and financial problems, social or academic problems at school. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

For beginners, I usually work with the beginning band books that are established by the public schools they attend. If they arent in band yet, then I would start them on the Rubank Elementary Methods book for Bb clarinet. The Rubank methods are my go to for all levels, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. For intermediate students, I also use the Melodious and Progressive Students and for advanced students, I work out of the Rose 32 etudes and 40 studies. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Clarinet

I began teaching piano and clarinet while I was in high school. I currently teach 1st grade in the Fairfield area as well as have a few private students. My students have been selected for county honor bands, all northern honor bands, all state honor bands and even all national honor bands. I encourage regular practice and always find music that peaks their interests and makes them want to practice while also working on foundational skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Every student is looking to achieve their own goals on an instrument and I'm here to help you get there. As a teacher I will listen to you and give you constant feedback on how you are doing. I try to push my students to levels of play they could not achieve without my guidance. How I guide you is ultimately up to you because I'm here to serve you as a teacher. Read More