Clarinet lessons in London
Learn clarinet with local London teachers — lessons for all ages and levels.
Teachers near London
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Working within the industry for the last 8 years, I have performed with some of the UK’s leading big bands, pop, reggae and contemporary music artists as well as appearing on radio and television as a saxophonist. I have entertained audiences at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, The Sage and Ronnie Scott’s and performed internationally at music festivals including Latitude, Southside/Hurricane (Germany), Echoes of Earth (India), Jazzablanca (Morocco) and the London Jazz Festival. I have also composed and performed original works with my own quartet and for the Patchwork Jazz Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Alongside performing and composing, I have taught saxophone, flute, and clarinet privately and in primary and secondary schools for four years and have helped lead numerous workshops on improvisation and ensemble playing in schools and music hubs around the UK. I teach both jazz and classical styles to all age and ability ranges and tailor all lessons to suit each student’s individual goals. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Bmus jazz saxophone (1st Class Honours) – Royal Academy of Music (2016) A level music (A) (2012) GCSE Music (A*) (2010) Grade 8 saxophone – ABRSM Grade 5 clarinet – ABRSM Grade 5 music theory – ABRSM
About clarinet lessons in London
Discover clarinet tutors in London offering orchestral and solo coaching, technique and exam prep.
London tutors teach at music schools and privately, and online.
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Clarinet lessons: what to expect
Find clarinet teachers for in-person reed and tone work, or online lessons to develop repertoire and improvisation skills.
Beginners through advanced players preparing for ensemble, auditions or solo performance.
Tone, technique, articulation, repertoire and stylistic interpretation suited to your goals.
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 in London
Yes — many tutors accept beginners and young learners.
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.