Newbury Park, CA Clarinet Lessons

I am experienced in most styles: Jazz, Pop, Classical, Latin, R&B, Funk, Rock etc…
After discussing your goals, we will figure out the best way to accomplish those goals!

I am a really easy-going person and I want you to have FUN and discover new stuff every time you play your instrument.

After we figure out what you want to play and what areas we want to work on, I will make a special curriculum for you! Each student has a different curriculum that is specific to his or her level and learning style. I give a weekly curriculum after every lesson so you don’t need to worry about forgetting what we worked on at our lesson and you can work on it at home. Looking at past curriculum also provides an excellent way to look at a student’s progress.

One of the most important aspects of playing a woodwind instrument is achieving a good tone. I will help you get a good tone by teaching the fundamentals: from how to hold your instrument, how to blow, etc…

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Want to learn to play the clarinet? Let me help you!

I studied clarinet from elementary school to high school. I was in concert band and marching band for nearly 10 years. Here, we will study technique, reading music, understanding finger placement, theory and more.

I have taught clarinet in schools for the past 35 years and have led several bands that have featured outstanding clarinet players.

I can teach what you need to know from band class, playing church to performing that big audition. Improvisation and Dixieland as well.

I can teach beginners and those who have been playing for a few years and help with music reading, technique, fingers, etc.

Rich is a professional clarinet, having performed in NYC, Europe, and Los Angeles.

Hello!

I am a private music instructor specializing in woodwind instruments looking to take on clarinet, flute and saxophone students!

My lessons consist of a well balanced coverage of exercises (scales, note patterns, etudes, duets, major repertoire, etc) geared towards building a solid foundation in playing technique. This allows each student to be accurate and expressive with a sense of ease in their playing! Students of the studio are also thrown into the world of music! They are strongly encouraged to attend concerts, listen to music regularly, and attend masterclasses. The goal is not just to learn an instrument, but to also develop a life-long love and appreciation for music!

I am very proud to say that my students soar through their band and orchestra programs in school and obtain a sound quality/sense of musicality way beyond their grade level! The majority of my students excel past their school music programs! They join youth/honor bands and orchestras, chamber ...

I started out playing Clarinet in elementary school before switching to flute.

I believe music is a gift. That gift can be the background music that gets you through a long work day, it can be that tune that reminds you someone else has felt the way you have, it can even be a composition so powerful it changes the way you see the world. The musician has the priveledge of creating these gifts for the world. I am willing to help begginers find what inspires them to play and improve, and I can help intermediate player create goals and polish their skills through proper practicing habits.