Clarinet Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

Like I mentioned above, I believe in having fun. You should be having as much fun as you are working hard. I have had more fun in band than almost anything else in my life. I have developed lasting friendships and memories that I will cherish forever. When it comes to teaching, I want students to know how to listen and use their ears. I like to teach by sound and feel before notation. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

For beginning students, I usually employ the Rubank method books. These books, while not as flashy as others, are exceptional for building technique, musicality, and reading skills. In addition, my students focus upon proper tone production, technique, and posture as we explore their musical preferences. I encourage my students to explore the genres of music that they enjoy as well. Through fun Disney excerpts, jazz transcriptions, pop music, or any other passion, we keep our lessons productive, yet fun. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

  As a professional musician I have: Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on clarinet and saxophone Performed with The Galleria Theater at The Denver Center For The Performing Arts on Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone Performed on woodwinds for the shows at the Arvada Center the last 15 years Performed on woodwinds at the new Lone Tree Arts Center and Parker Center for the Arts Performed on second clarinet with the Central City Opera Performed on clarinet and bass clarinet with the Denver Municipal Band for 7 years Performed on woodwinds at the Boulder Dinner Theater and Dillon Theater Performed on woodwinds at the Country Dinner Playhouse for its last 10 years Performed on woodwinds for many shows with music director Donna Debrecini including shows by PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League),  Magic Moments Productions,  shows at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center and Schwayder Theater for 20 years Performed professionally many styles of music (jazz, blues, pop, ethnic, klezmer, polkas) for clubs, parties, weddings, and concerts with the Jay Wieder Dance Orchestra, Moments Notice, Rave Reviews, Ad Hoc Entertainment in big band, quartet, trio and duo settings. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet

My method is altered depending on the student's age, skill level, and ultimate goals. For beginners, we start with the fundamentals of playing and caring for the instrument as well as the basic of reading music.  As the student starts to get a firm grasp on the fundaments, we will begin moving towards the goals of the student. Those goals differ from student to student. It may be to be able to play in a community band, earn a first chair seat in your schools band, build a strong audition portfolio, or even just to be able to perfect a favorite song. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I know of the importance and rewards of a good music education. Playing a musical instrument can give a student much self confidence, relaxation and enjoyment. It is rewarding for me to work towards that goal for every student that I have the privilege of teaching. I share my positive musical experiences with my students so that they will continue to explore and appreciate performing and also listening to music. Read More