Clarinet Lessons Lake County, OH

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

William is a retired college professor who taught woodwinds at the college level for over 25 years. He is an accomplished recitalist on both clarinet and saxophone. He earned the Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from the University of Akron and the Ph.D. in musicology from Kent State University. He has performed at meetings of the International Clarinet Society and is a past editor of reviews for the organization's journal. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, as I began teaching private lessons out of my mom's kitchen 10 years ago. Since then I have been consistently teaching students at both colleges I have attended. Now that I have moved back to my hometown, I am employed at a local music store teaching woodwind players. There are three things I like to emphasize for students who are beginning a new instrument: 1. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I base my materials depending on who my student is, what level they are at, their interests, and their goals.  We will focus on building a proper foundation and every aspect of music making including posture, embouchure, breath support, articulation, phrasing, intonation, performances, and more.  Every student will have lessons directly tailored toward their needs. I usually begin with a methods book such as the Rubank Elementary Methods, scales, and a solo matching ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

For beginner saxophone and clarinet players I tend to use the first book in the series from Standard of Excellence. After those first two books I move them into the Rubank Intermediate Series of books. For saxophonist, and even some clarinetist that would like to learn some jazz I use the Lennie Niehaus Jazz Conception Series. I always try to find what the student would like to learn to play and then guide my teaching from that point. Read More

Instruments: Flute, Clarinet

Allison G, Clarinet Secondary instruments: viola, violin, flute, saxophone, oboe, percussion (especially keyboard percussion such as marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, and especially Latin percussion with emphasis on salsa), bag pipes, and piano.  I have been teaching privately for 27 years.  Prior to getting my undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University; where I studied with James Pyne. I studied music at Indiana University during the summers.  I also hold a Masters from Northern Kentucky University.  However, I have done post graduate work at University of Cincinnati, Cleveland State, and Kaplan University.  It is said, as a music teacher you get one great one in your life. Read More