West Hartford, CT Clarinet Lessons

I took up clarinet as a double to clarinet and have been studying it for about 2 years.

The clarinet can be one of the most frustrating instruments out there if you're lacking the necessary fundamentals, so my goal is to work on that to help you enjoy playing that much more. As I've gotten older I've realized how important the basics and fundamentals are for growing and improving; otherwise you'll reach a plateau where you won't be able to progress. I can help you improve technically and musically using a trusted blend of methods and repertoire, including Klose, Rose, Boehm, etc. I believe in this method since I'm a product of the same style and method of teaching, which has helped me play professionally in several orchestras, including the San Juan Symphony, Roswell Symphony, Spazio Musica Opera Festival, and other regional groups.

There is nothing like the crisp, clear, beautiful tone of the clarinet. I have a great appreciation for the beauty of this instrument.
Mozart himself had a great love for it too, as he was once quoted in a letter to say: "“Never,” wrote Mozart to Stadler, “would I have thought that a clarinet could be capable of imitating the human voice as deceptively as it is imitated by you. Truly your instrument has so soft and lovely a tone that nobody with a heart could resist it.”
Why not learn the clarinet? It is truly a gift to this Earth!

I emphasize teaching proper technique, the ability to express oneself through music and having the utmost fun, enjoyable experience while playing it.
Supplementary books can be purchased by for me for a discounted price, and I will also provide helpful worksheets and homework material designed by myself.

As a performer I have played clarinet in various settings, musicals, jazz band, classical, and can therefore teach a variety of styles. In lessons we will cover basic music fundamentals but also work toward your personal goals. I believe it is important to find what makes music special to each student. Lessons should be fun and engaging! My students have auditioned successfully into regional bands and select bands at school every year. But we also play top 40 tunes or whatever interests them most.

Experience in teaching clarinet students from aged 8-39, for exam and audition preparation or simply for fun, has allowed me to develop a flexible approach to teaching and I will tailor lessons to suit each individual's needs.

Custom tailored lessons for a solid foundation. Having fun is also a top priority when beginning lessons!

I am a professional clarinetist and certified music teacher (grades K-12) with 5 years of private clarinet teaching experience. Depending on what point in the journey each student is it, our lessons will cover all aspects of playing the clarinet, from proper breathing to performing solo repertoire. I strive to give each of my students a toolbox they can use when they encounter problems while practicing. I want my students to become their own teachers and to think intellectually about music and their instrument.

I meet my students where they are and am versatile in my teaching. I help students meet their performance expectations and achieve their potential.