Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you teach?
Do you specialize in bass clarinet?
Most of my students are in the 11-18 age range. Middle school and high school clarinet and bass clarinet lessons are my specialty, but I've successfully worked with students as young as 9 and as old as 73!
Yes! While many clarinet teachers focus primarily on B-flat clarinet, I have extensive training and professional performance experience on both bass clarinet and B-flat clarinet. I enjoy working with bass clarinetists and can help students improve their tone, technique, range, reading skills, and overall confidence on the instrument.
Do you help with All-State Auditions?
Yes! Even though the vast majority of my students take lessons year-round for the highest success rates, I do offer audition-specific lessons.
How often should clarinet students take lessons?
It depends. My younger students who do not have band class at school do best with shortie lessons twice a week. My middle school and high school students typically thrive on one full-length lesson each week.
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Are online clarinet lessons effective?
Here's a video about what to expect.
Absolutely! With the right teacher—someone who is an expert at teaching online music lessons and making personal connections with students—online clarinet lessons are an excellent and convenient way to learn. For me, teaching online requires a different approach and extra attention to detail, but I absolutely love connecting with my clarinet students online!
How do online music lessons work?
Online clarinet lessons work exactly the same as in-person lessons, without the traffic. First, you receive a Zoom link. Next, you open the computer at your lesson time and receive the same 1:1 personal attention and clarinet guidance from yours truly. Finally, you receive a personal practice plan to guide you through the week.
My child has dyslexia. Can they still learn to read music?
Yes! Several of my students have dyslexia. The approach I use to teach music reading involves patience and repetition, and ALL of my students have learned to read music fluently. In other words, dyslexia has not been an obstacle for students in my clarinet lessons.
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How do you handle cancellations?
Life happens. I get it. Read about lesson policies here.