Sydney Town Hall, George Street, Sydney NSW, Australia Balgowlah NSW, Australia
Clarinet Lessons | Saxophone Lessons, Singing Lessons | Aural Lessons, Theory Lessons, Jazz Improvisation Lessons
Bio
I am a dedicated, experienced clarinet and saxophone teacher located in Sydney City and Balgowlah. I’m currently teaching whilst studying Jazz Performance (Voice) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. I have completed my Final Recital at the Con, and received a High Distinction.
As an ambitious clarinet player, I completed my Associate Diploma of Performance with Distinction (the highest award) in 2013 when I was 17 years old, as well as receiving an A+ mark for AMEB 8th, 7th and 6th grades in previous years. I played first clarinet in the Sydney Youth Orchestra wind group during 2013, gaining orchestral as well as soloistic experience. I also played lead clarinet in the Manly Selective Campus Wind Orchestra from 2013-14. I have also worked as an au pair, babysitter, DJ, sax player and singer and have played and sung gigs in Europe and Sydney.
I completed my high school education at Manly Selective Campus in 2014 with an ATAR of 96.7, and was the only student in my grade that was invited to perform at both Encore for an outstanding Music Extension performance and in On Stage for an outstanding Drama performance.
Teaching Info
I have been running a clarinet and saxophone teaching studio for nine years, coaching children and adults using advanced methods which produce well-rounded players – such as breathing-based exercises, relaxation of muscles and learning to make a smooth and balanced tone – utilising imagination and visualisation techniques to ensure these are understood by the student.
My primary teaching experience includes AMEB exam preparation (including musicianship and aural tests), band playing, jazz, classical and contemporary styles, music theory and understanding musical expression.
Beginners should expect to learn the importance of correct embouchure, tonguing and breath control through fun and engaging activities and tasks. Scales and exercises are a part of every lesson and I explain the theory behind key signatures so students can learn and play scales from memory. I often ask students to choose pieces they will find challenging and enjoyable to learn from a selection I give. I’m also happy to work on school band pieces with students so they can enjoy their band experience!
I also give singing lessons to beginners.