Aaron H., Clarinet Teacher, NYC
(212) 537-6746
About Me:
I like to combine all aspects of music education, not just technique and music reading, into my teaching approach. Often times, students are simply handed a book and are told to play. These students do not get introduced to theory, ear-training, pitch recognition, composition, performance techniques, general musicality, and fundamental setup (breathing, embouchere, finger/hand position). By combining these topics with high level instrumental technique training, I bring out the best in a student.
Styles:
Jazz, Classical
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Queens (Astoria, L.I.C to Flushing and beyond), all Manhattan, Brooklyn.
To inquire about Clarinet lessons with Aaron, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (212) 537-6746.
Aaron also teaches saxophone up to a professional level and flute up to an advanced level.
Experience:
- Freelance wedding and club dates, styles ranging from pop/R&B to jazz and blues. [2001 - Present]
- Performances at Jazz Festivals (North Sea, Monterey, Next-Gen, Tri-C) and Boston venues (Regattabar, Berklee Performance Center, C. Walsh Theater, Ryles, Wally's) [2002 - Present]
- Private Lessons at Mockingbird Music (Mansfield, MA) on Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and Piano [2004 - 2007]
Education:
- Saxophone Performance (BM), Berklee College of Music [2005]
Studied With:
- George Garzone [2003 - 2005]
- Hal Crook [2002 - 2005]
- Loe Lovano [2003 - 2004]
- Sara Andon [2000 - 2001]
- Dr. Eddie Smith [1999 - 2001]
Awards:
- Thelonious Monk Institue Finalist - Thelonious Monk Institute, USC [2005]
- Presidents List and Summa Cum Laude - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Charlie Parker Award for Woodwind Excellence - Berklee College of Music [2004]
- Concerto Competition Finalist - Fine Arts Club of Pasadena [2001]
- Redlands Concerto Competition Winner - University of Redlands [2001]
Recent Performances:
- The Baked Potato (Los Angeles) [October, 2007]
- Luna Lounge (Williamsburg, NY) [September, 2007]
Discography:
- Aaron Henry Group - "Blueshift" [2007]
- Bryan Baker and the Volunatry Villains - "Mute Narrator (Jan. 2008)" [2007]
- Bryan Baker Quartet - "Aphotic" [2006]
Scholarships:
- Charlie Parker Award [2003 - 2005]
- World Scholarship Tour [2002 - 2005]
- University of Redlands Music Scholarship [1999 - 2001]
- Presidential Scholarship [1999 - 2001]
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The clarinet is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. The name derives from adding the suffix -et meaning little to the Italian word clarino meaning a particular type of trumpet, as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet.