Newhall, 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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All levels, all ages, various styles including: Jazz, classic, contemporary/commercial music

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

We go over correct air support, embouchure, correct hand placement etc.

I have been teaching over sixteen years.

I tailor each individual lesson to that persons goals, needs, wants, and styles.

My goal is to learn music the fun way. Along the way we'll learn theory, chords, scales, ear training, composition, reading music, tempo etc

I've been teaching since I was at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. Music is my passion and my drive. I know the patience and persistence that it takes to play a musical instrument especially when one is just starting. Any questions or challenges you have about music I will be there to help and assist you.

My teaching starts with a good foundation for sound and technique and expands to teach music that is fin and inspiring to each individual student. If the student would like to learn to play jazz, I have a method which will shaves off years of hard work and frustration. All my teaching is geared towards giving the student good basics along with a practical application to today's music scene.

Teaching clarinet for all levels of players. Focused on techniques and control of the instrument. Come learn and you will be able to play clarinet with ease and freedom.

I have a Master degree in clarinet performance from USC where I studied with Mr. Yehuda Gilad. I teach students at all levels.
I have studied with some of the best clarinet teachers in the world and I have developed innovative and fun techniques that makes the process of learning clarinet very fun and easy.
I focus on the student needs like band music, orchestral music, solo clarinet music for ABRAM/CM test or competitions.
Some of my students have won prestigious competitions and won auditions to play in bands and orchestras in Los Angeles.

I will make it a priority to get to know you on a personal level and to become familiar with your personal musical needs and goals. I have a warm personality, am extremely friendly, and will strive to get to know you.

I will show you the fundamentals of sight reading, technique and theory and can also incorporate your favourite songs into your lessons (if there's any in particular that you would like to learn).

It is my primary objective to figure out how each of my students learns best. Then I customize their lessons so they get the most out of each session.

My students are always challenged, and I make it a priority to find interesting and fun material to work on.

Learning an instrument should be enjoyable, and there are many times the instrument can seem “too hard”. It is in these rare instances that I have been able to save my students from throwing in the towel. I find another way to teach the material that they will enjoy