Clarinet Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

My musical teaching goes back to high school, when I was the section leader in marching band on clarinet and the saxophone section leader in jazz band. I lead sectionals and helped those in my section learn the music and improve as players. I tried to make the sectional time as effective as possible, as we usually only had about 30 minutes. But I also believe in having fun while you work-if it's not fun, then something needs to change because music should be fun! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching professionally in the Bay Area about 30 years ago. I have taught in a variety of settings includings classes, group lessons, in music stores, for school districts, at students' homes and in my own private studio. Every person learns differently and I am highly skilled at detecting this and using it to my students' advantage. My recitals not only present individual pieces, but also group works that encourage working together with other musicians which is a highly rewarding benefit of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

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Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My approach to teaching is very interactive. I seek to provide my students with many different was to experience music including singing, playing, listening and analyzing. In this way, my students may make lasting connections with music and find success in many different areas of study. I, as well, strive to be the best example I can be for my students so that they may see musical possibilities which may not be presented to them otherwise. 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