Clarinet Lessons Ontario County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Organ, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Keyboard

My teaching methods are essentially designed to give the student maximum command of his/her skills on their chosen instrument. First, all students must know the music essentials and the masters, especially on their instrument. Technique must be perfected by daily practice. I seek from every individual the highest level that they can attain to. No one knows exactly what that is but what is surprising and refreshing are the boundaries once thought impossible to accomplish have been broken. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a diligent and hard-working musician and educator looking to use my skills to serve others. Growing up in North Idaho, I received much recognition as an outstanding musician in my high school. I went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance from Whitworth University, where I received awards recognizing my abilities as a performer, composer, student, and overall musician. I also received a Master in Music from University of Miami. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I am a musician, clarinet soloist, orchestral and chamber music performer and teacher, co-founding professor of clarinet and chamber music for El Sistema in Caracas, Venezuela. I have more than 37 years experience in teaching young adults, adolescents and children. I have developed techniques for achieving wonderful results and many of my former students have gone on to work as professionals abroad. Returning to NYC after so many years is exciting and I look forward to passing the torch of knowledge and musicianship on to the next generation of students. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo

Teaching should be with smile and encouragement. When you are having fun doing something it can be infectious.  Each student is an individual and has to be treated as such.  What works for one might not be right for another.  The feeling of accomplishment is important to everyone.  Feedback should always be positive.  Pointing out what was done correctly is important because when you start out that way you are more likely to get the student to follow your suggestions to improve. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music

I teach begginers to professionals. On saxophone I empathize what I have learned from everywhere but especially Joe Allard, his methods have proved to be exceptional in getting a desirable sound and achieving technique on the saxophones. Tone and harmonics are essential for saxophone. i have been teaching in my home studio for over 10 years. Living in NY I help students prepare for NSYMA. Last year I had two students at level 5 one scored a 99 the other a 94. Read More