Education
BM Education, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
Expertise
35+
Years
30 +
Ages Taught
7 years to Adults
Instrument(s) Taught
Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone
Availability
In-Person
What do students need to bring to their first lesson?
Their assigned lesson book and a notebook for assignments and comments. The student would need to bring their instrument (clarinet and saxophone) along with reeds for those instruments (although I always carry extra reeds in case their reeds are broken)
Learning Goals
Determine the level of the student and discuss their goal in studying that instrument. We would work toward their goal.
Supply List
Piano – Thompson, d’Auberge; Clarinet – Waln Elementary Clarinet Method, Standard of Excellence, Accent on Achievement; saxophone Standard of Excellence, Accent on Achievement. Rubank Books and Rose Etudes offer good studies for intermediate and more advanced players.
Time Commitment
Progress
Per semester or yearly lessons