Joshua R. offers Clarinet Lessons
Tutor in Denton, TX 76210
Denton, TX 76210
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $37
Subjects: Clarinet
Hello, my name is Josh! I have been playing clarinet for 10 years now, and am currently 2 semesters away from obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at the University of North Texas, studying under the tutelage of Dr. Kimberly Cole Luevano. Due to fantastic teachers throughout my years of playing, I have been able to enjoy an extremely successful career, with notable achievements such as placing in semifinals of the University of North Texas’s Concerto Competition, and placing 3rd prize in the International Clarinet Association’s Young Artist Competition in the spring of 2020. I have many exciting performance opportunities in my future, as well!
In my highly individualized lessons, students can expect to go over basic fundamental playing habits that will help build their tone, technique and facility, and musical expression from week to week. Fundamentals are always the key in order to successfully play clarinet, so it is vital that good habits and practices are formed early in one’s career to get a better sense of how one should play the clarinet. Everything from proper air support to embouchure setup to finger position to articulation we go over; if a student feels like they are struggling in any particular place, I offer multiple strategies and resources to help them overcome their struggles!
I also feel a welcoming and supportive learning environment is key to help foster great playing ability; I am always focused on the positives and building both myself and my students up, as often critiquing can leave all parties feeling down and unmotivated. If you’d like to ask me more questions, or are interested in taking a lesson, please don’t hesitate to reach out, as it would be a pleasure to teach you!
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: June 15, 2019 – July 15, 2019
School: Rocky Ridge Music Festival
Degree: Music Performance
Description: Rocky Ridge Music Festival in Estes Park, Colorado. Included orchestral performance, chamber performance, and frequent lessons with Dr. David Shea.
Date: August 15, 2018
School: University of North Texas
Degree: Music Performance
Description: Will receive a Bachelor’s in Music Performance May 2022.
AFFILIATIONS
Date: January 15, 2020
Name: International Clarinet Association
Description: The International Clarinet Association is a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas, materials, and information among its members; fosters the composition, publication, recording, and distribution of music for the clarinet; encourages the research and manufacture of a more definitive clarinet; avoids commercialism in any form while encouraging communication and cooperation among clarinetists and the music industry; and encourages and promotes the performance and teaching of a wide variety of repertoire for the clarinet.
EXPERIENCE
Date: January 15, 2020 – May 15, 2020
Organization: University of North Texas
Title: Symphony Orchestra
Description: Performed Bb clarinet with the UNT Symphony Orchestra
Date: August 15, 2019 – May 15, 2020
Organization: University of North Texas
Title: Wind Symphony
Description: Performed clarinet (Bb, Bass, ContraBass) with the UNT Wind Symphony.
AWARDS
Date: June 15, 2020
Authority: International Clarinet Association
Name: 3rd Prize at Young Artist Competition
Description: Received 3rd Prize at the International Clarinet Association’s Young Artist Competition in spring of 2020.
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency