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Victoria N.
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In the Picture/Video section of my profile I provide 2 free 45 minute lessons! Clarinet Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Introduction to Clarinet.
I have played the clarinet for 22+ years. I have performed with local (SEIBA), collegiate (Central College & University of Iowa), and state (Iowa) honor bands with the clarinet. I specialize in beginner students (all ages) who are just learning and beginning with the clarinet as well as those students that are returning to the instrument.
About Victoria N.
Hi, there! My name is Victoria and I cannot wait to meet you! I love sharing my passion for music with beginners and helping them navigate beginning to play the clarinet or returning to the clarinet after a break (whether that break is summer break or a life break). I have been playing the clarinet for over 22+ years and giving music lessons since 2017.
Please also take a moment to view the videos on my profile as I answer some frequently asked questions that are asked through my profile. Feel free to message me with any additional questions that you have!
I love helping my students work toward their individual goals and overcoming challenges. I have helped students audition and make the Iowa All-State Band, play songs that students want to play/perform, help with memorization of scales, teach beginner fundamentals of music and the clarinet, helped students audition for college music programs and prepare for solo/ensemble contests. I work with your goals to help craft a lesson plan that is specific to you.
I have performed with local (SEIBA), collegiate (Central College & University of Iowa), and state (Iowa) honor bands with the clarinet.
Fun Facts:
* I have a rescue dog whose name was Princess in the shelter. I couldn't take her "title" away, so her full title is "Princess Molly of Merriam" - Call her Molly :)
* I also play the tuba, flute, marimba/bells, valve trombone & piano
* I love home projects
* I took my passion for performing and let it help me pay for college!
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Very good at teaching Clarinet.
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Victoria is an amazing teacher!
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My daughter loves taking lessons with Victoria!
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My son Colton really enjoyed his 1st lesson an is looking forward to the next few
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What a great first lesson! I never would have learned all that in a book. I'm excited to practice all the techniques I learned and see how I progress!
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... a wonderful class ...
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My son has been taking clarinet lessons with Victoria since the beginning of the school year. He absolutely loves his lessons! Victoria is very good with kids, patient and kind and helpful. My son has improved way more in his lessons with Victoria than even his time in band class. We highly recommend her!!!!
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Amazing first lesson. Adapted quickly to where my student is in her learning!
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I have not played my clarinet for many years and after some research, I decided to give Victoria a try. I am so happy I did! My first lesson went great and I look forward to the many lessons to come.
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I've had several lessons with Victoria now and can't say enough about her. I am doing so much better after many years away from bass clarinet and am about to audition for a local concert band here in town. I'm very excited about the progress I've made and I credit her with not only helping me get there, but keeping me motivated and learning the music well. Highly recommend!
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I'm on my third lesson and really enjoying them. Victoria and I have a great rapport and the lessons are filled with learning, laughter (mostly because I can laugh easily at my mistakes, not HER laughing at me!!), and they are so fun! I'm doing super well because she is able to tailor her teaching style to my learning style. I can't say enough how much this helps. Looking forward to the rest of my lessons!
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Wonderful teacher! My daughter was a bit unsure about taking online lessons and continuing with the clarinet, but she is enthusiastically practicing between lessons now and making way more progress than she did with in-person lessons at school. We're so lucky to have Victoria as a teacher and highly recommend her.
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Excellent! My daughter love working with Victoria.
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We had a blast! She's knowledgeable, funny, smart, and has a great teaching strategy. I'm really excited to continue my lessons with her!
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Thanks for helping
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A great first lesson! Victoria does a great job!
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Great lesson!
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I have been taking online lessons with Victoria for 4 weeks. I am learning so much more than I anticipated. She is extremely knowledge in the language and foundations of music. More than that, she easily inspires and builds your confidence level.
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Victoria made me feel so comfortable and at ease with learning the clarinet. I was hesitant about taking online lessons but she is building my confidence by making the lessons interactive and fun!
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Thank you!!!!
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Victoria is fantastic with Audrey. Audrey is progressing well and excited to continue learning which is the most important part.
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Thank you for helping me, You did a great job
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Focused on my daughter's concerns and was very patient and encouraging. Thank you!
Teacher's Studio
Victoria is a great instructor! She takes time going over things and offers many good suggestions for improving. She also makes up a plan for future lessons which is very helpful. Looking forward to more lessons with her!
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Education
Communication Studies
Aug 2004 - Dec 2007University of Iowa
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
John Philip Sousa Award
May 2004Davis County Community High School
University of Iowa Honor Band
Feb 2004University of Iowa
South Central Conference All-Conference Honor Band
Feb 2004South Central Conference
SEIBA Honor Band 2004
Jan 2004Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association
Central College Honor Band
Jan 2004Central College
Iowa All State Band Alternate 2003
Oct 2003Iowa High School Music Association
South Central Conference All-Conference Honor Band
Feb 2003South Central Conference
Central College Honor Band
Jan 2003Central College
SEIBA Honor Band 2003
Jan 2003Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association
Iowa All State Band 2002
Oct 2002Iowa High School Music Association
SEIBA Honor Band 2002
Jan 2002Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association
SEIBA Honor Band 2001
Jan 2001Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association
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