Clarinet Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Clarinet

I picked up my Aunt's clarinet at 3 years of age -- and never put it back again.  27 years later, I continue to play in many different community bands and orchestras. The only thing I love more than playing music is teaching it. I have taught music in both charter schools and private lessons for the last 10 years and have a patient approach with my students. I believe that music should be fun and go out of my way to help my students find the fun in the lessons we are learning while customizing the lessons to them and their learning style. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet

My lessons are structured with attention paid to the fundamentals of each instrument and the fundamentals of music. I have learned that when a student practices a mistake over and over it remains a mistake. I immediately slow the student down and concentrate on just a measure or even two notes to accomplish correct rhythm, fingerings, articulations and phrasing. When the student can successfully play a passage correctly then the work turns into fun music making. Read More

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: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

 I offer lessons on Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet.  I encourage my students to practice on a consistant schedule in order to support good healthy habits and to gain a passion for the instrument.  I also aim to guide my instruction based on the interests of the students.  Music is fun, and my goal is to give each student the tools, knowledge and inspiration to explore the wonderful world of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love making music with all kinds of people, but I now specialize in gifted and twice-exceptional children, adults who are re-starting an instrument after many years, family lessons in which each member has different a learning need or even a different instrument, and facilitating interactive musical events (such as community sing-alongs, drum circles, and eclectic ensemble performances.) My teaching style is Learning by Doing, and I employ mindfulness training, performance-readiness, breathing and stretching routines. Read More