Lanham, MD Clarinet Lessons

I hold a masters degree in music from the University of Michigan, and have 10+ years of experience teaching students from beginner through advanced playing levels. I am committed to providing each student with the opportunity to develop technical skills and musical expression through the exploration of scales, exercises, etudes, solos and duets.

I teach with Philadelphia Principal Players at the Philadelphia International Music Festival I've taught International Competition Winners (International Clarinet Association, Fischoff, Air Force Band) among many other top players. NAfME Interview in their October 2014 Issue. 1st Clarinet in the National Band "WindWorks" of Washington D.C. (recordings on youtube). I can take you to the next level and well beyond that! I have many students on Skype Worldwide from Jr. High to Professionals.

I teach clarinet primarily through the tried and true Rubank method. Students will learn how to properly care for the instrument, how to read music, music theory, instrument technique, practice techniques, ear training (how to play by ear), reed selection, and repertoire. I also employ custom exercises specifically for clarinet to help my students progress the fastest.

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.

I enjoy teaching clarinet to students of all ages, regardless of experience level.

Classical, Solo and Ensemble and College Auditions

I have played the clarinet for seven years, I have played with the Atlanta Baroque orchestra and the Georgia state jazz ensemble and the Atlanta Symphony youth orchestra. The goal of this course will be to have an in-depth understanding on how to perform the clarinet in both baroque and classical and jazz styles

I want to start off each lesson with long tones and fundamental practices that every clarinet player should do before taking out any music or any practice book after long tones and warm ups are complete we will I move into music theory and finally actual music the fun part!

I'm an experienced music teacher of 9 years and I am available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of musical skills. I can teach all styles, but have a special love for jazz. I typically use the Rose books for etudes and the, Baerman for scales to build technique. I use Aebersold Play Alongs to learn tunes and work on improvisational skills for jazz players. I can help you pick out instruments, and I even have a clarinet a beginner could use to try it out and see if it is the correct instrument for you.

I love teaching woodwinds and sharing my passion for music with my students. I have been teaching students from five to fifty-two for almost six years. I hope we can work together soon!

As a performer I have toured all across North America, Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia and earned awards from organizations including Downbeat Jazz Magazine, the US Embassy and the Frank Huntington Beebe Fund.

I have been teaching Clarinet and Saxophone in Maryland for 5 years. I accept students of all ages and ability levels. Whether you are preparing for an audition or just getting started, I can help show you the skills you need to be successful. My curriculum is heavily focused on air and breathing, but also includes basic music theory and history. The only requirement is effort!