Clinician and Presenter — Sharing Joy, Grit, and Grace with Students Beyond the Studio

My work as a clinician lets me extend the heart of Imperfect Music Studio – joy, grit, and grace – into schools and community ensembles. Each workshop is another way to help students discover music as part of their own journey.

Clinician

The Singing Clarinetist

Workshop.

Learn more about the voice and how to incorporate singing into your music making as an instrumentalist - from musical expression, technical facility, and even stage fright. I will share from my experience taking voice lessons with both Denise Stookesberry and Steven Groth.

Includes presentation, demonstrations, and workshop exercises that allow for active participation from the class.

Imagery in Joan Tower's Wings for Clarinet

Lecture recital.

Presentation & performance of Wings for unaccompanied clarinet. The presentation is available for a wide range of target audiences:

Clarinet studio classes, in which I present the background information on the piece, a theoretical analysis of the piece, and conclude with a performance & performance considerations
General audiences, in which we discuss the elements of musical style and connect them to the imagery of a bird present throughout the piece. Serves as a great introduction to contemporary classical music.
Elementary students, in which we discuss the elements of musical style and how they can be used to depict a bird, complete with movement activities for active engagement

Music Theory for Performers

Presentation.

Taking the "theoretical" out of music theory and making it practical for performers, including tips for incorporating music theory into lessons with your own students.

For middle school, high school, or college students.

Developing Your Business as a Private Music Teacher

Presentation.

Learn about ways to streamline your business and better serve your customer - from the forms you create to the policies you have.

All-State Audition Prep

Masterclass.

High school students auditioning for All-State band have the opportunity to have a mock performance in front of their peers and learn from one another, as I offer practice strategies and suggestions applicable for everyone auditioning.

Additional tips on scales, sight-reading, and more are available upon request.