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Brian Clements - Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
Testimonials |
Background
Education:
B.M. Saxophone Performance
M.A.T. Music Education
University of the Arts, Philadelphia PA
Teaching:
Brian has been teaching for over 10 years. In addition to his private studio of saxophone, flute, and clarinet students, he currently works as a clinician and woodwind instructional specialist for the Conejo Valley and Las Virgenes school districts. Brian's approach to teaching starts with a warm and exploratory environment where his "ability to connect with his students parallels his high expectations and depth of knowledge, which enable a very valuable lesson" (Sarah, student).
Performance:
In addition to teaching, Brian is a composer, arranger, and freelance woodwind performer. He is a founding member and lead saxophonist in the Urban Renewal Project, a modern 12-piece big band with guest vocalists and emcees out of Los Angeles that blends the boundaries of traditional genres into a danceable mix of styles from pop, rock, and hip-hop to jazz and reggae. The Urban Renewal Project has performed in numerous cities on both coasts, released 3 albums with a 4th slated for the fall of 2016, and is well into a busy 2016 touring season with local shows and regional festivals.
Studio
Lesson offerings:
Soprano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone, flute, clarinet, improvisation, composition & theory, musicianship & ear training to hobbyists and aspiring professionals of all levels and ages.
Lesson materials can vary, and are usually customized per
student, but typically include a core of established jazz
and classical methods by, Paul DeVille, Larry Teal, Lennie
Niehaus, Hyacinthe E. Klose, Sigurd M. Rascher, Joseph
Viola, Carl Baermann, Cyrille Rose, The Rubank Educational
Library, and Hal Leonard.
Genres/styles:
Studies in all genres emphasizing instrument technique,
tone & intonation, music reading & theory, sight reading,
ensemble and solo playing.
Teaching hours:
Please contact Brian for specific availability.
Policies:
1) Lesson cancellations ("early cancels") are made at least 24
hours in advance. Exemptions to this rule include cases of
emergency only.
2) Every effort will be made to schedule make-up lessons for
early cancels, but they are provided as a courtesy and are at
the discretion of the instructor according to schedule
availability.
3) “No shows” or lessons not canceled in advance: no make-up
lessons will be scheduled and the instructor reserves the right
to charge for the missed lesson at the full rate.
Testimonials:
"My daughter has been
Brian’s student the past few years. She loves to learn from
Brian because he makes it fun and easy. He is very
knowledgeable, kind, and he has a lots of patience with kids.
Every week my daughter is looking forward to her lesson with
Brian.”
Niki, parent
“Brian has been an integral
part of my son’s musical development as a saxophone player. He
has been a great teacher and mentor. His passion for music, and
his enthusiasm for teaching is apparent and inspiring. He has
helped my son achieve a place in the Southern California School
Band and Orchestra Assoc. and California Band Director’s Assoc.
Middle School Honor Bands. We are looking forward to his
continued instruction to help our son reach all of his musical
aspirations.”
Cindy K.,
parent
Contact
Phone:
(805) 409-7070
E-mail:
Web:
http://brianclements.net |
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