Isaac B  
Instruments: Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Marching Band

I began teaching the clarinet in 2016 at Highland Park High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 7 of my 8 students in 2016 placed in the TMEA Region Band, and another 2 went on to the 5A TMEA All-State Symphonic Band. In 2017, I had another student place in the 5A TMEA All-State Symphonic Band. I took up an additional job teaching at William B Travis TAG Academy in Dallas, where I taught beginners and 7th graders. Two of my students placed in the Dallas All-City Band. I take great pride in the success of my students. I have been very fortunate throughout my career to have been helped by a number of great teachers, and I hope I can make the same impact in my student's lives.

For beginning students, whether they are children or adults, I begin instruction with the Hal Leonard Essential Elements book for Clarinet. Once they have made their way through that book, I move onto the Rubank Beginner or Intermediate Method book, depending on how they have progressed. Around this time, I introduce my younger students to solo repertoire for clarinet. For adult students, I try to gauge their interest and instruct accordingly, whether they are performing in their church or community band, or simply playing for pleasure. My advanced students perform solo repertoire, and work from various technique and etude books such as the Rose 32 Etudes, Baermann Method, and Klose Method.