Robert H  
Instruments: Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Musical Theater, Opera, Showtunes, Marching Band, Avant-garde

My teaching experience goes back to college when I first started offering lessons. During my time with the Navy, I would lead masterclasses for students in Singapore and Australia. During my time with the Army National Guard, I have regularly worked with high school students to help them prepare for All-State auditions. I love teaching and working to bring the best out of my students. Being a student is difficult. In order to motivate them, I require listening to professional musicians and structured "goofing" around, on top of the usual exercises and practice time. Students often learn more when they have the opportunity to find what they like and to do what they have always wanted to try.

I tailor my methods to the individual student. Younger students have typically needed assistance in their beginning band repertoire, while older students are eager to branch off and do solos and chamber ensembles. I help them select the repertoire that is best for them--but ultimately allow them to make the choice. Every lesson, I incorporate duets. Nothing improves students like playing with someone else. I also incorporate recordings and drones into lessons. All of these force the student to make adjustments themselves, resulting in the most efficient improvement possible.