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Clarinet with Mark F.

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Italian, German, Spanish with some French, Hebrew
Teaching since 1977
Music, Clarinet and Performance

    About Mark F.

    5.0
    (6)
    I am a musician, clarinet soloist, orchestral and chamber music performer and teacher, co-founding professor of clarinet and chamber music for El Sistema in Caracas, Venezuela. I was the principal & solo clarinet of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela for 35 years with decades of experience in teaching young adults, adolescents and children. I have developed techniques for achieving wonderful results and many of my former students have gone on to work as professionals abroad. Returning to NYC after so many years is exciting and I look forward to passing the torch of knowledge and musicianship on to the next generation of students. A number of my recordings can be easily found on the internet.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $29
    60 minutes
    $49
    90 minutes
    $74
    120 minutes
    $99
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Jeff
    Teacher's studio
    I had a fabulous studying experience with Mark. He knew everything about clarinet and explained everything in a clear and understandable way. What impressed me the most is his exquisite approach to the music in different genres and epochs. He will help you to develop your skills and improve your understanding of the music.
    Posted Apr 10, 2018
    Michele
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent teacher and the lessons are a lot of fun.
    Posted Mar 28, 2018
    Jorge Diez
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent teacher and person. I was his student throughout my university career, a very clear pedagogy with which he takes you to get your maximum abilities to play the clarinet. he knows perfectly the orchestral repertoire and how to interpret the great solos of clarinet, great connoisseur of the solistico repertoire and it takes you to its correct execution according to the time and the style of the works. very focused on their students with the main aspects of execution, sound, articulation and interpretation. 100% recommended.
    Posted Feb 2, 2018
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    Experience

    Principal Clarinet & Soloist

    Oct, 1982 - Nov, 2017

    Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela

    I performed, recorded and toured nationally and internationally with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Venezuela (OSV). I retired after 35 years with this institution and premiered many works with the OSV. Among them as a soloist were the concertos of Bruch, Francaix, Siegmeister and Hajdu. I was also a board director of the OSV for six years between 2000-2006.

    Education

    High School - Liberal Arts and Music

    Jan, 1973 - Jun, 1977

    Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School

    Music, Clarinet and Performance

    Sep, 1977 - Dec, 1980

    Manhattan School of Music

    Music, Clarinet and Performance

    Jul, 1976 - Aug, 1977

    Tanglewood Music Festival Young Artists Program

    Clarinet, Music and Performance

    Jan, 1975 - Dec, 1976

    Juilliard Pre-College

    Languages

    Hebrew

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Italian

    Native Proficiency

    German

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish with some French

    Native Proficiency

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