Clarinet Lessons Midwest

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Hello to All: I have been making music my entire life. I have a Passion for bringing people together with the joy of Music. I perform on a variety of Instruments including piano, guitars, woodwinds, and with the voice. I have successfully assisted all ages in private and public lessons and classes. I have been able to provide many techniques for various goals of my students. I now consider many of them to be my musical peers. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Piccolo, Music, Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

I incorporate solo music or duets at every stage of development so students can practice applying the fundamentals to real repertoire. I always ask students what genres they like to play or what their musical interests are so that I can find music that is engaging, exciting, and level-appropriate for them. My beginners normally start with selections out of Hal Leonard’s “Essential Elements” series before transitioning into more advanced etude books or solo repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

I have been teaching woodwind music lessons since I was a music education student at Simpson College starting in 2010. I graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's in music education and I am currently a full time band teacher. This is my 6th year teaching band and I am currently the 5-12 band director for North Linn Community Schools. I regularly instruct large group rehearsals and lessons for my job. I love starting beginner musicians and seeing the progress they make in such a short amount of time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Euphonium, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Music is an amazing tool for expressing emotions. Therefore, the process of learning an instrument, in my opinion, should not be an emotionless, never changing process. If a student is feeling sad on the day of a lesson, why should I expect them to play a happy tune? If they are excited, why should I limit them to a slow sonata? I believe music is best experienced in the moment, playing what you feel, and as those moments gain more consistency, then more of a focus can be put on long-term goals. Read More