Houston, TX Clarinet Lessons

I teach beginner through college & adult.

Affiliations:
American Association of University Professors
American Federation of Musicians
American Symphony Orchestra League
College Music Society
Houston Flute Club
International Double-Reed Society
International Clarinet Society
National Flute Association
North American Saxophone Alliance

The clarinet is indeed my specialty instrument. These lessons will be fun and challenging. Build a very strong basic technique and move it through to create breathtaking musical ideas.

Beginning to Intermediate Clarinet Lessons, Learn Classical, Jazz, and Showtunes! Weather you are learning band music for school, preparing for an audition, or learning a new instrument!

Instruction for all ages and ability levels on all saxophones, clarinets, and flutes.

I teach clarinet primarily through the tried and true Rubank method. Students will learn how to properly care for the instrument, how to read music, music theory, instrument technique, practice techniques, ear training (how to play by ear), reed selection, and repertoire. I also employ custom exercises specifically for clarinet to help my students progress the fastest.

Top class instructions.

I have been playing the clarinet since 1995. This is the instrument on which I majored in college. I studied under Dr. Dennis Nygren and was fortunate enough to have experienced many master teachers such as Dr. Rebecca Rischin, Frank Cohen, and Dan Gilbert to name a few. I have taught clarinet since 2007. Typically, I will either use the "Best in Class" book series, or else I will use "Essential Elements" to begin. My students see a HUGE difference within just a few months! :)

Beginners - We will cover note reading, basic music theory (time signatures, note durations, etc.), major scales, and music from the books.

Intermediate - We will continue working on music theory, minor scales, and I will introduce to you more technical exercises to really get your fingers working. I will assign various etudes to you. :)

Advanced - We will work on Melodic minor and Harmonic minor scales. I will assign etudes as well as solos to you. :)

With years of experience in Classical, Ethnic, Pop and most recently Jazz styles, Bing Music Studio focuses on the joy of making music by developing a strong foundation that transfers to the music style of your choice.
Performance is a vital part of musical education and fun, exciting performance opportunities are available to all students who wish to participate.

I have recently graduated from Texas State University with a Masters degree in Music Performance – Clarinet in the Spring of 2017, with my bachelors in music education. This degree focus was to further cultivate my performance, clarinet pedagogy, and literature studies of clarinet repertoire for clarinet instruction. My professional skills cover a wide range of instrumental fundamentals, practice applications, and other various musical techniques concerning all things clarinet instruction.