As a teacher, I always try to focus on what the student is passionate about, while keeping in mind their weaknesses or aversions. When I was a student, the most profound growth I experienced was when I was fully engaged in the act of music making. I want to guide my students along a path to fall in love with music, whatever form that may come in. I know this will be much more valuable than any technique or song I could ever teach them. While I know this is the goal, I am also aware that this won’t happen with every student. Often this process happens further down the line. In those cases I just want them to get the most they can out of music, and enjoy the process of growing as a musician and a person. It is very important to me to teach music to a diverse community of students. This is how I grew up learning music, and it truly is a way of bringing communities together. It has also been my privilege as a teacher to serve many underprivileged communities (as a part of Oakland Summer music, and Oakland Public Conservatory), as I believe everyone deserves access to quality music education. In my private or group lessons, I like to first gauge the students’ listening habits and any music they are listening to. In my experience with younger students, many of them have yet to start listening to music on their own. I try to provide them a space to just listen to music. This way we can work on their technique through music they already enjoy. I will often have them learn songs by ear while also working on some fundamentals such as scales or tonging. We would also work on whatever weaknesses the student may have in their own public music programs or in their other music making. Often that is reading, ear training, or general lack of knowledge. I am always happy to work on these things in a patient but challenging manner. While improvement is the goal, I know first hand that failure is an important and essential part of the learning process.

I am a passionate and dedicated music teacher who focuses on helping my students achieve their goals. My style of teaching aims to make a student feel comfortable with their instrument, no matter their starting level. The lessons are catered to you and what you would like to accomplish on the clarinet. We will explore the parts of the clarinet, proper maintenance, reading sheet music, practice routines, and much more. Each lesson will help the student gain confidence over a specific problem they are facing. I believe that a strong foundation in music can significantly enhance future progress on an instrument. I work with the student to find music they will love to play. Various genres of music may be studied, including pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. Students may also choose whether to focus solely on the clarinet or expand into more concepts in music theory. Music education is my passion, which I love to share with my students. I want to create a nurturing learning environment together to enhance your experience. Lessons can be in my home or through Zoom. For online lessons, I will be using a microphone and screensharing to convey information.

Hi! I’m a friendly young piano tutor offering fun and relaxed lessons for beginners and younger students. I enjoy helping people build confidence at the piano and making music feel enjoyable rather than stressful. Lessons are tailored to each student and can include: -Learning songs -Reading sheet music -Rhythm and timing -Basic technique -Practice tips and building confidence I’m patient, supportive, and happy to work at your own pace. Whether you’re completely new to piano or just starting out, I’ll do my best to make lessons comfortable, motivating, and enjoyable. I hold qualifications from the exam board ABRSM, including Grade 8 practical piano passed, and Grade 5 music theory passed. Alongside piano, I also study clarinet and hold music qualifications, which has helped me develop a broader understanding of music theory, rhythm, listening skills, and overall musicianship. Could offer lessons in English, Cantonese and Mandarin Weekly lessons available :)

Chris is a New York City-based multi-instrumentalist. A passionate composer and improviser, he has performed as a leader and sideman throughout New York, Boston, Colorado and abroad over the past 15 years. Chris attended the Manhattan School of Music (MM ‘25) and the New England Conservatory of Music (BM ‘23). He has taught privately and within public schools over the past eight years, and loves to help students cultivate their passion for music and instrumental performance. Students can choose to focus entirely on their instrument (saxophone, clarinet, and flute), or can specifically study improvisation, jazz composition, music theory, and ear training. While primarily a jazz musician, Chris is trained in a wide variety of musics including classical, which he diligently studied on the clarinet; popular music and R&B; and world musics, including Brazilian (Choro/Bossa/Samba), Latin-American (Bomba/Timba/Rumba), and West-African styles (Agbekor/Gahu). Some of Chris's many accomplishments include being recognized as a YoungArts Jazz Performance winner for four years in a row; performing abroad in Europe with the inaugural NYO Jazz Band, receiving a Community Performances and Partnerships Ensemble Fellowship at New England Conservatory, and also receiving the George Whitefield Chadwick Medal of musical and academic performance. Chris emphasizes a teaching approach that prioritizes connecting with the student and engaging them in what they’re specifically interested in, while also covering the fundamentals essential to developing ones skills on their instrument or in their field of study. He offers lessons in person, primarily at students's personal residences, and also online via Zoom, Google Meet, or FaceTime (although in person is highly recommended).

I am a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher dedicated to helping my students reach for the stars! One of my defining characteristics is my genuine interest in the longterm happiness and progression of my students. I am committed to providing students with a safe and positive environment where they feel supported throughout their musical journeys. I absolutely love finding ways in which I can personalize my lessons to best fit each student. Music education is not one size fits all and I want to honor the different ways students learn. I gain so much happiness knowing that my lessons fit the needs of my students. I am dedicated to nurturing a love for music in each student. I aim to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and technique while building a lasting interest in music. In early lessons, I focus on developing an understanding of the student's goals and personal interests. I guide students to create sustainable practice routines, reinforcing the importance of discipline, responsibility and hard work. I emphasize building a strong foundation early on so that future musical progress is always supported by a strong core of musical knowledge. Typical lessons involve scales, sight reading, and a piece that the student chooses. My goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

Hi! I'm Andrés, a clarinetist and aspiring clarinet teacher. I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in music education and preparing for the competitive exams for teaching positions with the goal of becoming a conservatory professor. I have a great passion for both music and teaching, and I dedicate a large part of my time to continuing my education and helping my students achieve their goals: from improving their academic results to getting started in music and enjoying the learning process. For me, every class is also an opportunity for growth. I learn from every student and every experience, which allows me to constantly improve as a teacher and offer increasingly effective and personalized instruction. I work with a fully personalized methodology, adapted to the needs, objectives, and pace of each student. Practice is the central axis of learning, always accompanied by a solid understanding of musical concepts. I provide my own materials, notes, exercises, and scores specifically selected for each level, with the aim of ensuring real and constant progress. One of the cornerstones of my classes is learning through mistakes. Making mistakes is an essential part of the process: I teach students to identify, understand, and correct errors independently, thus developing greater musical and technical awareness. Who are the classes for? My classes are aimed at students of all ages and levels, from musical initiation to professional level. I offer training for both those who want to learn as a hobby and those who are looking for a more professional approach. I specialize in clarinet performance and in preparing students for entrance exams to intermediate level, also teaching music theory classes, including harmony and analysis.

Clarinet classes, music reading classes. I have more than 10 years of experience as a clarinet teacher with students from an early age and with no previous musical knowledge. I also give musical initiation classes to children from 4 years old, for them I like fun classes where they learn by playing, dancing and singing.

Learn sax, clarinet, or flute. Ben uses an individualized practice plan for every lesson that caters to the students’ needs. Lessons cater to the student's needs. The curriculum includes the following array of skills: Instrumental technique, improvisation, composition, and repertoire building of both jazz and classical pieces. Many of Ben’s students have gone on to study at music schools. Some have even become professional musicians! Currently, all lessons are taught on "Zoom."