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I’ve been a musician, ever since I picked up an old boxwood clarinet at the tender age of 6 and started playing a tune on it. I played in orchestras and wind bands, and by the time I was 14, I had passed my Grade 8…
I believe in taking an active approach to music lessons. This means the tutee is very much an active participant. The tutee will not only learn in a traditional manner by sitting-down reading notation from a score in a…
Musician and educator for over 18 years, privately, in college and in schools for both the private and public sector. Beginner to advanced musicians welcome we will formulate a clear path to progression with lots of…
Clarinetist, Saxophonist and Pianist recently relocated to Stockport having finished a year of teaching in Malaysia and performing in Singapore and New York. I have worked for music services for 6 years teaching…
I will help you to play with confidence. Each lesson is tailored to your needs, for enjoyment, pace needs and music choices, so that you make progress that satisfies. Teaching 1-1 is a real pleasure. I have 20+ years of…
About Claire Tilby Hi, I’m Claire Tilby — a professional singer, multi-instrumentalist, and BRIT School tutor offering singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and keyboard lessons from my fully equipped home studio in…
I am an experienced and passionate music teacher with several years of whole-class teaching behind me. I am highly experienced with teaching in primary school education and I’m committed to making the classroom music…
John Spoulos,I have been teaching for five decades.I have had three rock stars and two Grammy nominees as,well as numerous performers,college scholarships for students.We teach all of the,styles,but more importantly, I…
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Clarinet lessons cover embouchure, breath support, finger technique and repertoire — suitable for orchestral, solo and jazz contexts. Teachers guide students through progressive technique and musical expression.
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Clarinet lessons: what to expect
Clarinet lessons near you
Find clarinet teachers for in-person reed and tone work, or online lessons to develop repertoire and improvisation skills.
Who clarinet lessons are for
Beginners through advanced players preparing for ensemble, auditions or solo performance.
What you’ll learn in clarinet lessons
Tone, technique, articulation, repertoire and stylistic interpretation suited to your goals.
Online vs in-person clarinet lessons
In-person lessons help with reed and tone setup; online lessons are effective for repertoire and technique.
A simple learning path for clarinet
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Establish a secure embouchure, breath control and basic scales to produce a centred tone.
Improve articulation, finger fluency and work on orchestral/jazz repertoire and improvisation as appropriate.
Prepare excerpts, extend upper register control and refine musical phrasing for performances.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-maintained clarinet and attention to reed selection and instrument setup.
- A tuner and metronome for intonation and rhythmic accuracy.
- Regular practice focusing on tone, long tones and articulation.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Tone matching, orchestral excerpts and blending in ensembles.
Swing phrasing, improvisation basics and jazz repertoire.
Technical development, phrasing and expressive performance skills.
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FAQs about clarinet lessons
Very — reed strength and cut affect tone and response; teachers advise on suitable reeds.
Yes for technique and repertoire; reed setup benefits from occasional in-person checks.