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Clarinet with Don L.

4.8
(13)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2010
Bachelor's in Music Education

    About Don L.

    4.8
    (13)
    I’m a music teacher with over a decade of experience teaching private lessons to all ages. I know what it’s like when a concept doesn’t stick. The key is a whole lot of patience and practice— both of which I can offer. Here is a list of the accolades that I’ve received ,as well as, the ensembles I’ve performed with in the past. Troy University Honors Recital ​​​​ ​ ​​​2014, 2015 Intercollegiate All-State Band 2013, 2015 Principal Bass Clarinetist​​ for the Troy University Symphony Band ​​​​​​ 2013 - 2016 Honorary Bandsman for the United States Air Force Band ​​​​​ 2014 Troy University Symphony Band​​​​​​​​ 2012-2016 Troy University Sound of the South Marching Band​​​​​ 2012-2016 Troy University Clarinet Choir​​​​​​​​ 2012-2016 Southeastern Community Band​​​​​​​​ 2015 Columbus Community Orchestra​​​​​​​ 2011-2012 Chattahoochee Valley Community College Jazz Band​​​​​ 2011-2012 Chattahoochee Valley Community College Choir​​​​​​ 2011-2012 I encourage each one of my students to strive to be the best versions of themselves, with compassion and disciplined guidance. I will meet my students where their skills are, and help them achieve their fullest potential. Let me help you learn to play the clarinet and/or bass clarinet today!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 AM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-3 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-3 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $67
    90 minutes
    $84
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    4.8
    13 Reviews
    Zach
    Student's home
    Mr. Leonard was such a great help. He is very talented and knowledgeable about clarinet and bass clarinet. 10/10 recommend!
    Posted Jul 29, 2020
    Tim
    Online
    Don is a great teacher! Highly recommended!
    Posted Jun 11, 2020
    Trevor
    Student's home
    This is one of the two greatest clarinet teachers that I know. He taught me a lot of excersises for breathing, how to keep your embochure firm, and alternate fingerings. I still use his lessons now and I will continue to use them in the future. Thank you Mr. Don for your teachings. If anyone would ask me about a teacher who teaches lessons on clarinet, I would recommend him. He will teach you a lot and it will stay with you and make playing a clarinet or bass clarinet much easier. He one of the two best clarinet teachers I know.
    Posted Jun 6, 2020
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    Experience

    Customer Service Associate

    Feb, 2019 - Present

    Lowes

    present works as a team member in the Tool World and Hardware section with assisting customers and associates wherever necessary. Attends professional development offered by Lowe’s to ensure personal reflection and improvement.

    Production Assistant

    May, 2018 - Dec, 2018

    Dinglewood Design and Press

    Worked as a team member to fulfill orders for clients, organize orders in congruence to the schedule of proposed schedule, conversed with customers in a friendly and welcoming manner, troubleshooting problems that arose from the production of orders to mistakes found with orders. Problem solved with the customer in order to maintain company integrity and positive order experiences for the customer.

    Elementary Music Teacher

    Jan, 2016 - May, 2018

    Pike County Schools

    Taught a varied and diverse curriculum to the pre-kindergarten to sixth grade population. Managed performances bi-yearly to showcase student growth and enthusiasm for music, wrote and proposed a grant for the Brundidge population of students.

    Woodwind Instructor

    Jun, 2015 - Jun, 2016

    Phenix City Schools

    Facilitated learning to the woodwind section of Central High School and worked as a team player for all students involved to produce a halftime show that was both beneficial to the Phenix City population and the students involved.

    Cook

    May, 2014 - Jul, 2014

    Zaxby's

    Worked as a team member to cook fast food in an efficient manner, washed dishes and cleaned up stations.

    Education

    Associates of Science in General Studies

    Aug, 2011 - Jul, 2012

    Chattahoochee Valley Community College

    Bachelor's in Music Education

    Aug, 2012 - Dec, 2016

    Troy University

    Certifications

    Professional Educator Certificate

    Feb, 2017

    State of Alabama Department of Education

    Class B. Elementary-Secondary (020) Grades P-12 Instrumental Music (0A1)

    Awards

    Chattahoochee Valley Community College Dean's List

    Dec, 2011

    Chattahoochee Valley Community College

    Troy University President's List

    Dec, 2016

    Troy University

    Honorary Bandsman

    Oct, 2014

    United States Air Force Band

    Troy University Provost's List

    May, 2014

    Troy University

    Troy University Honors Recital

    Oct, 2013

    Troy University School of Music

    Intercollegiate All-State Band

    Jan, 2013

    Alabama Music Educators Association

    Principal Bass Clarinetist

    Jan, 2013

    Troy University School of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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