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Music Theory with Josh G.

4.9
(40)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2011
Master of Music

    Learn the true nuts and bolts of music.

    If you are interested in how music works, or need help passing your theory classes, I can help you with all basic theory topics and even more advanced topics like Schenkerian Analysis.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40

    About Josh G.

    4.9
    (40)
    I am a massive clarinerd, energetic performer and enthusiastic teacher. I perform professionally with the Doclé Reed Quintet and Nebula Ensemble, and I am the Creator and CEO of QuickStart Clarinet, an online platform dedicated to helping students of all ages and abilities learn to play the clarinet! In my many years of studying, I have taken lessons with some of the best performers and teachers in the world, and I received my Master's degree in clarinet performance from Northwestern University. I have taught dozens of students since I began teaching privately in 2013, with many students reaching their goals of getting into honor bands and even being accepted to their dream music schools. My teaching style is all about fundamentals as I try and break down the things you need to know about playing into easy to understand fundamentals that can be applied to all future playing. At the end of the day, my goal is for you to get what you want out of lessons. I am always open to communication about your needs, and I hope to give you the tools you need to love playing the clarinet.

    Josh Videos

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    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Demo 1
    Music Theory
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    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Final Challenge
    Music Theory
    03:34
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Articulation
    Music Theory
    02:40
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Dynamics
    Music Theory
    02:56
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Tempo
    Music Theory
    02:41
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Style Introduction
    Music Theory
    01:24
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Sharps and Flats
    Music Theory
    05:10
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Reading the Notes
    Music Theory
    11:26
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Hearing the Notes
    Music Theory
    06:50
    Fundamentals
    Music Literacy You Should Know By Age 8: Notes Introduction
    Music Theory
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    Fundamentals
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    4.9
    40 Reviews
    James
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent. Josh was able to pinpoint quickly the things that were important in order for me to improve. He is both patient and smart. An excellent teacher!
    Posted Jan 15, 2022
    Ahmed
    Online
    Very helpful, and willing to go on whatever pace you need. Highly recommended.
    Posted Jun 30, 2020
    Amy
    Online
    Helps a lot with your music.
    Posted Apr 5, 2020
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    Experience

    Creator and CEO

    Jul, 2018 - Present

    QuickStart Clarinet

    Through my passion for teaching clarinet, I created an online business that features a method book that I wrote, a monthly masterclass I teach, as well as a YouTube channel that I upload educational clarinet content to every week.

    Aspen Summer Music Festival P.A.L.S. Teacher

    Jun, 2016 - Aug, 2016

    Aspen Summer Music Festival

    During my time at the Aspen Summer Music Festival, I was selected to teach private lessons to local students enrolled in the P.A.L.S. program. http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/more/programs-local-youth/summer-programs/pals

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2017

    University of Denver's Lamont School of Music

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2017 - Jun, 2019

    Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music

    Awards

    Principal Clarinet of Colorado All-State Honor Band

    Mar, 2013

    Colorado Bandmaster's Association

    Outstanding Undergraduate Senior in Performance

    Jun, 2017

    Lamont School of Music

    Best Mozart Performance-First Prize

    Feb, 2017

    Great Composers Competition Series

    Affiliations

    National Society of Collegiate Scholars

    Jan, 2014

    The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high achievers. NSCS provides career and graduate school connections, leadership and service opportunities and gives out a million dollars in scholarships annually. NSCS members are deeply committed to scholarship, leadership and service and as a result, are impacting their campus and local communities every day.

    Phi Kappa Lambda

    Jun, 2017

    The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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