Clarinet Lessons Macomb County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate musician who is motivated to share my knowledge to help others reach their musical aspirations. I have over twenty years experience in music starting in 6th grade in beginning band; graduating from Western Michigan University in 2008 with a BA in music; playing in concert bands, jazz bands, musical pits; playing in regional bands of blues, jam bands, reggae and more. Being able to share music with others is one of the most important things to me. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a friendly, calm teacher which is my style. I motivate my students a lot but do it in a positive way. All my students understand that they ultimately decide whether not they will have success or not, no one else. It is my job to guide you and to give you advice, but in the end the student must be the one who does the work. Students who think in this way usually do have the most success. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums

I have had an eclectic teaching career so far. I have held teaching positions at Linden High School, Linden Middle School, Carman Ainsworth High School, Ida High School, Summit Academy High School, Clio High School, Flushing High School, South Lyon High School, Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy Middle School, Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy High School, and Impact Percussion. In addition to these school positions, I am also taught privates lessons for several years. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

During my studies, I played and toured with internationally renowned jazz artists such as Kenny Barron, Anat Cohen, Rufus Reid, Conrad Herwig, Russell Malone, Harvey Mason, and Michael Mossman. While being the main sideman in jazz groups such as the Leon Anderson quartet, the Scotty Barnhart Quintet, and the Bob Dogan Quartet, I am also the leader of my own jazz quartet called the Kai H. Quartet. Though primarily playing jazz, I can professionally play a wide variety of musical styles such as funk, motown, reggae, pop, salsa, and classical. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

My teaching and free lancing experience dates back to 1999 while attending Manhattan School of Music in New York. While teaching in New York, I enjoyed teaching privately and through community outreach programs. Throughout my education, I have had the opportunity to study the clarinet with some of the countries finest teachers and players. I am excited to share techniques and ways of practicing that can help students develop a mature sound and proficient technique on the instrument. Read More