Private Lessons
So, you're interested in private lessons. Well, you have definitely come to the right place! This page is designed to tell you a bit about my teaching experience, my approach to teaching, what to expect out of lessons and policies & rates.
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Clinics and Masterclasses |
My Masterclasses & clinics are designed to fit your clarinet section's needs. Classes are available for all ages and levels. You can determine a class length that works in your schedule. Students learn from themselves and each other in a fun, supportive environment. Questions and comments are always encouraged to allow every student to be involved and learn as much as they can. Fun Clarinet Choir Readings are also available.
Topics Covered
Full Class Outlines are available upon request. Here are just a few of the topics covered:
Practical Practice Techniques
Preparing for Auditions and Competitions
Proper Breathing
Being Your Best Critic
How to Make Constant Improvements
Playing Well in an Ensemble Setting
How to be a Soloist
Understanding and Adjusting Reeds
New Equipment Trials - mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, etc.
Personal Sessions
Weeklong sessions are also available to see students individually. We can experiment with a variety of equipment alterations when dealing on a more personal basis. No two of us are alike and we all need a "personal" set up on our instruments. I always try to give them economically feasible tips to getting the best equipment they can.
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to get a great clarinet section sound once they're all on equipment that works for them!
Masterclasses
Traditional masterclasses are available as well. Although I try to get as many students the opportunity to play as time allows, my primary effort is to fully address every students' performance and answer all of their questions. I like to keep masterclasses as informal as possible to ensure that everyone has a positive performing experience. Ensemble masterclasses are available, as well. Any combination of instruments is welcome!
For a small extra fee masterclasses can be recorded and mastered onto CD!
Sectional Rehearsals
Sick of hounding your clarinet section to practice their band music? Sectional rehearsals with your music are also available. Once again, you'll be amazed how far some professional clarinet experience can go. Many times some secret alternate fingerings are all they need to get through some of that tricky material! I've had MANY band directors call me after a clinic to tell me that their clarinets went from the worst section in their band to the best!
Feel free to email with any questions or for a list of references. No class is too small or too large. I have been giving clinics for several years now and each one is a new exciting challenge! It's a joy to show students just how much there is to learn. I make it a mission to get each and every one of them excited about some new aspect of playing the clarinet. The equipment trials are always fun - to see their faces light up when they find out just how easy it is to make positive adjustments to their playing set up. I make sure to leave them all with something new to check out on their own and am always available to them via email for more tips after the class is over.
Topics Covered
Full Class Outlines are available upon request. Here are just a few of the topics covered:
Practical Practice Techniques
Preparing for Auditions and Competitions
Proper Breathing
Being Your Best Critic
How to Make Constant Improvements
Playing Well in an Ensemble Setting
How to be a Soloist
Understanding and Adjusting Reeds
New Equipment Trials - mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, etc.
Personal Sessions
Weeklong sessions are also available to see students individually. We can experiment with a variety of equipment alterations when dealing on a more personal basis. No two of us are alike and we all need a "personal" set up on our instruments. I always try to give them economically feasible tips to getting the best equipment they can.
You'll be amazed at how easy it is to get a great clarinet section sound once they're all on equipment that works for them!
Masterclasses
Traditional masterclasses are available as well. Although I try to get as many students the opportunity to play as time allows, my primary effort is to fully address every students' performance and answer all of their questions. I like to keep masterclasses as informal as possible to ensure that everyone has a positive performing experience. Ensemble masterclasses are available, as well. Any combination of instruments is welcome!
For a small extra fee masterclasses can be recorded and mastered onto CD!
Sectional Rehearsals
Sick of hounding your clarinet section to practice their band music? Sectional rehearsals with your music are also available. Once again, you'll be amazed how far some professional clarinet experience can go. Many times some secret alternate fingerings are all they need to get through some of that tricky material! I've had MANY band directors call me after a clinic to tell me that their clarinets went from the worst section in their band to the best!
Feel free to email with any questions or for a list of references. No class is too small or too large. I have been giving clinics for several years now and each one is a new exciting challenge! It's a joy to show students just how much there is to learn. I make it a mission to get each and every one of them excited about some new aspect of playing the clarinet. The equipment trials are always fun - to see their faces light up when they find out just how easy it is to make positive adjustments to their playing set up. I make sure to leave them all with something new to check out on their own and am always available to them via email for more tips after the class is over.