Kayla N  
Instruments: Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Marching Band

I started teaching while still in graduate school. I taught beginning piano to younger students, around age seven and up. With these students, I learned some very valuable lessons on how to keep the attention of younger students. It is very important that my students are enjoying themselves, and I never push a student too hard. I would hate to see a young child lose interest in music because I was not patient enough with them. Because of this, I make sure that the students are an integral part in repertoire selection. With my guidance, I believe we can work together to achieve any goals the student may have.

For younger and beginning students, I will start with whatever book their school band starts with. If there aren't any preferred books, I will find a sufficient, cost effective technique book. Once we have reached a basic understanding of notes and techniques, I will start with some longer solos to keep the interest and enjoyment in playing the clarinet. For older, more advanced students, I will start with their own goals and go from there. I will ask them to bring whatever they are currently working on, and if they have nothing current, we will work together to find a piece to work on. I will also have older students working in technique books.