Victor B  
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, Opera, Marching Band

I have an extensive list of teaching experiences in public schools and communities in Indiana such as the Boys and Girls Club and Middle Way House of Bloomington, and Bloomington public schools. I have taken methods classes on teaching band and string instruments. I have specialization in teaching clarinet and voice, as I have taken specific pedagogy courses designed on the very detailed approaches of teaching these two crafts. I have experience giving clarinet lessons to my peers in my methods classes as well as piano lessons to a first grade beginning student.

I tend to stress fundamentals when it comes to what my philosophy of teaching is. I argue that the more time is spent on fundamentals, the better technique the student will have later on. The challenge comes into play with the fact the fundamentals can get tedious and boring! It is my duty to share creativity and fun ways of practicing the basics so my students can grow while enjoying what they are doing! I plan all of my lessons specific to the student I am teaching and what they need to do to improve. I keep separate notes for each student on what we have done, are doing, and what needs to be accomplished next time along with exercises to practice to ensure their growth.