Brittany K
Instruments: Clarinet, Music
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Musical Theater, Marching Band
Brittany K
Instruments: Clarinet, Music
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Gospel, Musical Theater, Marching Band
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Hello! My name is Brittany and I have been a musician most of my life. I started singing in church at four years old then I received music lessons while in elementary and middle school. I have primarily spent my time studying and playing the clarinet; more than fifteen years to be exact! I also studied music in college. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and a Master of Arts Degree in Music and Worship. I hope to further my education in music in the future, as I continue to teach music. I teach private clarinet lessons and music theory. I also play in two community orchestras.
My experience consists of playing clarinet primarily at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. One of the major performances I did was in wind ensemble with the Army Band. Additionally I participated in various travel performances with the "Spirit of the Carolinas" marching band. I also performed a junior and senior recital while in college and I tutored music theory. Furthermore, I have played in various ensembles over the last ten years including, wind ensemble, concert band, clarinet ensemble, marching band, community orchestra, and I have also played and sang for various churches. Most recently, I have started teaching private lessons and music theory which I thoroughly enjoy.
Typically in the first lesson, I assess the playing level of the student by asking them general questions about what they have done with music so far. From there it is easy for me to determine what to begin teaching first. For beginner students, I like to start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements book. If the student has graduated from the beginner book, then I can proceed to intermediate or advanced methods which will include a combination of studies in pedagogy, repertoire, composers, etudes, ensemble work, and technical studies.
I personally believe in going as per the pace of the student. A progressive pace is important as well as a balance of not moving too quickly or too slowly for the students. Having fun learning music is also important to me. I like to encourage students to practice and I also implement ways to assist with making practice time more fun. The goal of music is for the student to enjoy what they are learning so that they will continue their lessons and look forward to lessons, not to feel high pressure and turn away from music altogether.
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