Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 12+
Speaks French
Teaching since 1991
B. S. in Communications
About Clayton M.
4.8
(9)
Besides my experience and love of music, I'm a people person with a gift of teaching, so it's a win-win. I have a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee with a minor in music. I'm a concert level clarinetist (over 30 years) as well as barbershop singer (25 years) and worship leader (20 years), & guitar player (25 years), sax player (10 years). I also play handbells, have directed three youth musicals, and have led music at youth camps, conferences, retreats, Kairos prison ministry, and other service projects. I currently lead a nine member bluegrass band which is a blast.
*** Lesson Details ***
I will push you for excellence and I teach in fun ways. I hope to play a lot together after the basics have been accomplished. The most important aspect of playing an instrument or singing is to have fun. If you not enjoying what you're doing, why do it? I hope to make the overall musical experience fun and help you achieve your goals.
*** Travel Equipment ***
whatever is needed. Whatever they need
*** Specialties ***
worship leading, singing, barbershop quartet singing, clarinetist for both classical and jazz groups as well as worship
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
12 PM-2 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM-9 AM
Saturday
1 PM-3 PM
Sunday
10 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$30
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9 Reviews
Jerronda
Student's home
Mr. Clayton has been great for my daughter. He has increased her confidence. He is patient and you can tell that he loves what he does!!!
Posted Nov 30, 2020
Lucian
Student's home
Great
Posted Aug 16, 2019
Jerry McGuire
Student's home
I’m new at playing guitar and Clayton has been very patient with me as I learn.
He is extremely knowledgeable and explains things clearly to me.
I also enjoy talking music with him. Our lesson time passes quickly.
Highly recommended.
Posted Jan 30, 2019
Experience
Leader
Mar, 2012 - PresentQuail Hollow Bluegrass Band
I'm the leader of a 8 member bluegrass for 6 years. We play at least monthly in the community, mostly for fun. We do play paying gigs, but we love to minister at nursing homes, alzheimer units, and assisted living centers.
Worship leader
Jan, 2006 - Aug, 2009Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church
In charge of leading, planning, scheduling, recruiting, and organizing music for a contemporary service.
Education
B. S. in Communications
Sep, 1979 - Jun, 1984University of Tennessee
Certifications
Minor of Music
Jun, 1984University of Tennessee/Knoxville
Received degree for 45 hours completed of musical study and performance.
Awards
Most Outstanding Band Member
May, 1979Needham Broughton High School, Raleigh, NC
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Wednesday
12 PM-2 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM-9 AM
Saturday
1 PM-3 PM
Sunday
10 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$30
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