Clarinet Lessons in Brodhead. Amazing Teachers.

Clarinet was my secondary instrument in college. I have taught all levels.

I create a fun environment for all students! Through lessons, I focus on strengthening the fundamentals and building the necessary skills in order for my students to become successful. Whether you want to be a principal clarinetist of an orchestra or an enthusiastic band member, my job is to provide you with the tools so you can become an independent musician.

Clarinet:
A musical instrument family belonging to the group known as the woodwind instruments. It has a single-reed mouthpiece, a straight cylindrical tube with an almost cylindrical bore, and a flared bell. A person who plays a clarinet is called a clarinetist. It is a great instrument for orchestras, jazz, blues or even popular music.
Starting with the basics we will learn breathing and fingering techniques and how to read music. It won't be long before you are playing songs. As the student progresses theory and soloing will be taught if interested.

Experienced clarinet teacher of 10 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students learn what they want to learn, while also building a strong foundation of musicianship skills. I specialize in classical music, typically use Rubank books, but I am happy to help you learn whatever music you're interested in, or prepare for whatever upcoming audition or challenge you have.

I've been teaching clarinet lessons for over 40 years, all levels, including adults. I especially enjoy teaching middle school students and beginners. Graduated from University of North Texas with a Bachelor's in clarinet performance, and was a member of the Air Force Band. I have taught private lessons in public school band programs in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin and New England, where I prepared students for auditions and had many place in region and all-state bands.

Learning to read music and transfer the notes on the page to an instrument holds great cognitive benefit for children. From better math skills to improved reading comprehension. And of course there's the emotional expression to be learned. There's a particular technique on clarinet I teach my students as soon as they are able that always gets them started on playing musically. As a teacher, it's always wonderful to hear that happen!

Most all my beginning Clarinet students progressed to be first chair players