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Our professional clarinet instructors have college degrees in clarinet performance and at least a few years of teaching clarinet.
Top instructors like ours also have won prizes at the prestigious woodwinds competitions with rich experience in giving public solo and collaboration performances.
Successful clarinet lesson plans are structured, measurable and trackable.
Our clarinet teachers will provide excellent instruction based on lesson plans customized for each student.
We also value our student feedback, which will be shared with the instructors.
Students will need the following equipment for an outstanding learning experience.
The Lesson With You client service team will assist you with finding the right equipment.
What’s the difference between online and in-person clarinet lessons?
Our private online clarinet lessons are very similar to in-person lessons, except more affordable and more convenient. In-person clarinet lessons require you to visit the lesson studio whereas online lessons can be simply set up with few digital equipments in the comfort of your home.
How old should children be before starting clarinet lessons?
We accept students age 5 and up, although students under 13 should have a parent in the room with them for successful lessons. For children who are young to read music right away, we encourage our teachers to provide a fun, easy and musical instruction. This includes rhythm games, ear training, and even improvisation in order to develop your child’s musical abilities.
If you’re unsure about which brand or type of clarinet to get for your child, let us know! Our support line is available to help you figure out which instrument and lesson materials are best for your child.
How do online clarinet lessons work for beginners?
First, it’s important to let your clarinet instructor know your personal goals and interests. What style are you looking for? Is it Classical or Pop? Do you like the songs of Taylor Swift or Bruno Mars? Are you playing in the school band or orchestra?
Then, our instructor will make recommendations from getting the right clarinet, lesson equipment and lesson book (if applicable). After scheduling a regular lesson, try practicing clarinet on a regular basis. There’s no rush – what matters for beginners is finding the right practice routine.
What do you learn in typical clarinet lessons?
In general clarinet lessons, students will learn detailed instructions on the technical and artistic aspects of music. Students will learn fingering and breathing exercises along with basic music theory and musical background of the repertoire.
In the lessons, clarinet teachers will give live feedback on how to improve the techniques and help the student understand the musical side of the music. At the end of each lesson, teachers will specifically assign the students which part of the music to work on. Students are expected to practice those specific parts to further improve the playing and fix the problems before the next lesson.
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Samantha Winkler
Clarinet
M.M. Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
B.M. University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Samantha Winkler is a recent graduate of the University of Houston with her Bachelors in Clarinet Performance, and plans to continue her studies at Northwestern University in the Fall of 2021 to pursue a Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance.
Ms. Winkler is an avid performer, appearing most recently with the St. Anne Salon Series in Houston. She was a prize winner at the 2018 Buffet Crampon Student Showcase and a semi-finalist in the 2019 Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition. Her playing earned her elite spots in Masters programs across the country, including Carnegie Mellon University, Eastman School of Music, The Glenn Gould School, Indiana University, and Northwestern University.
As well as solo work, Ms. Winkler enjoys playing in a variety of ensembles. She served as principal clarinet in the Brevard Opera’s performance of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, and performed principal clarinet on many other notable works, including Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, Smetana’s Má Vlast, and Respighi’s Fontane di Roma.
When she is not performing, Ms. Winkler enjoys teaching. She taught both beginner and intermediate players at Wunderlich Intermediate School, then moved to more advanced players at The Woodlands College Park High School. While at TWCPHS, Ms. Winkler gave masterclasses on All-State Etude preparation, evaluated Destination Imagination Fine Arts students, and participated in the SAI Music Sorority.
Ms. Winkler’s primary teachers include Carrie Smith, Chester Rowell, Mark Nuccio, and Steve Cohen.
Nolan Cardenas
M.M. Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.M. Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Nolan Cardenas is an American Clarinetist born in Indianapolis, Indiana where he graduated with honors from Lawrence North High School in 2015. During his time in high-school he participated in the New World Youth Symphony Orchestra, All-State Honor Band, Interlochen Clarinet Intensive, and won 8 gold medals at the state level solo and ensemble. Cardenas attended Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated with his Bachelors in Clarinet Performance in 2019. While at Butler, Cardenas was able to pursue his passion for private teaching, participate in a wide variety of musical endeavors; such as performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, studying music history in Vienna, Austria, and winning the Jordan College of the Arts Concerto Competition.
For winning the competition, Cardenas performed Weber’s Concertino with the Butler Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Colonel Michael J. Colburn, former Presidents Own Marine Band conductor. Cardenas has performed as principal of the Butler Symphony Orchestra, the Butler Ballet Orchestra, Butler Opera Orchestra, and the Butler Wind Ensemble.
Cardenas recently graduated from Michigan State University in 2021 with his Masters in Clarinet Performance and Music Business. While at MSU, Cardenas continued teaching in the local communities, initiated the first ever MSU Virtual Clarinet Ensemble and regularly performed with the Wind Symphony and the MSU Opera orchestra. After graduation, Cardenas now lives in Detroit, Michigan. There he works for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Artistic Operations and continues to impact his community through meaningful artistic connections and performances.
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