Clarinet Lessons in Lakeland, FL

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

When I start teaching new student I usually use Sergey Rozanoffs method and also my fathers Sergey Gutorov senior methods on both instruments clarinet and saxophone. Usually with a beginners for the first few lessons I start solfge and music theory and later continue introducing instrument. It is very important for woodwind players to learn from very beginning how to use air and embouchure right way. My father who was my first teacher developed a breathing exercise how to breath right way on wind instruments. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I like to remain fluid with respect to my style. I want to know what the student is trying to accomplish and then find the path that motivates them the best. Their unique path will be a plan with proven techniques using a developed system based upon my experience of success. During the lesson, I want every student to understand the why behind the request. It is my intention that every student leaves their lesson excited to play more and share their music making with anyone who will listen. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Oboe Bassoon Music

I began teaching as a college student. Many of my peers looked up to me and I helped them along their musical path. I further assisted them on their instrument technique, and assisted in learning new styles like jazz music. During my masters tenure, I was a graduate assistant and taught many students and led ensembles to great student achievement. I also was a middle school band director for a brief period. Read More

Instruments: Piano Clarinet Recorder

With more than thirty years of teaching experience to students of all ages, from beginners through advanced level, I can tailor your lessons to your unique interest and learning style, while providing a solid foundation for you to build on. I have taught in many different situations, including church - related ensembles, school-based choruses, helping kids gain confidence to play for their grandparents, all the way to classical students training for competition. Read More

Instruments: Flute Clarinet

I am a music educator located in the Tampa, FL area who loves to share my passion for music with students. I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in instrumental music education and a focus on clarinet. Throughout college I loved giving lessons to middle school and high school students. I teach middle school band but I love teaching students of all ages. Along with teaching music, I also really enjoy teaching colorguard and marching band. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I have been teaching clarinet since 2013. I love teaching all ages, including adults! Music making is a lifelong joy. My K-12 students in the past have been accepted to performing arts high schools, college music programs, All-State bands, All-County bands, youth orchestras, and earned superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble festivals. But way more importantly, my students have fun learning clarinet! Music is for lifelong enjoyment, and I hope that my students continue on in exploring the wide word of clarinet. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

Over the years, I've learned that every single student learns differently in addition to going at their own pace. Anyone at any age CAN learn music! I've found that presenting multiple solutions to varying problems gives the students the best chance to succeed and it's not that someone cannot learn, they just haven't been presented with an explanation they can understand and clicks for them. I teach for each student individually and to their strengths, not what has worked for others. Read More