Principles of Pedagogy and Philosophy
Private and Group Instrumental Instruction
Masterclasses, Sectionals, and Coaching
Chamber Music Coaching
Post-secondary Consultation
Principles of Pedagogy and Philosophy
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No matter the skill level, I strive to guide my students to a solid and stable foundation for playing the clarinet and saxophone.
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I encourage students to have short-term and long-term goals, and to experiment with any and all creative ideas.
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I provide my students with performance outlets and encourage each student to participate in extracurricular music opportunities.
Masterclasses, Sectionals, and Coaching
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Available for indvidual, small group, or entire clarinet/bass clarinet/saxophone sections for your music program for performance prep and/or to explore/improve fundamentals of playing.
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Masterclasses can cover topics for individual performers (i.e. solo contest, all-state audition, etc.)
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Sectionals include (but are not limited to) instruction over specific pieces in your ensemble's concert rotation. Most often utilized in preparation for band contests.
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Coaching is available on a weekly basis and can be utilized for marching band, wind ensemble/symphonic/concert band, or for orchestra clarinet or woodwind sections.
Private and Group Instrumental Instruction
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Private lessons are offered in 30 minute, 45 minute, or 1 hour sessions. Each lesson contains work on scales, etudes/exercises, and repertoire.
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Group lessons are offered in 1 hour sessions. Fundamentals, solo and repertoire are studied in group lessons.
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All lessons may also contain theory, composition, flashcard study, audition preparation, etc. that pertains to the needs of the student(s).
Chamber Music Coaching
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Coachings include techniques for ensemble tuning, pitch-matching, score preparation, effective rehearsal techniques, etc.
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A minimum commitment of two hour-long coaching sessions for chamber music ensembles is required.
Post-Secondary Consultation
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Consultations guide students through the application and audition process for entrance into a collegiate program or ensemble.
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First consultation free (with two or more consultation commitment)
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Topics include:
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Audition preparation​
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Proofreading of application, essays, and other material
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And more!
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