Tsuyoshi H. , Clarinet Teacher , Boston
(800) 417-4620
Saxophone Teacher
Influences: Claude Delangle, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Geroge Garzone
Clarinet Teacher
Influences: Richard Stoltzman, Benny Goodman
Guitar Teacher
Influences: Mike Stern, Steve Vai
About Me:
During the first lesson I assess each student's needs and interests and then tailor a lesson plan accordingly. Each student is different and I try to adapt to lessons to make them enjoyable as well as productive and informative with an emphasis on development of good habits, technique, and musicianship.
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
To inquire about Clarinet lessons with Tsuyoshi, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (800) 417-4620.
Experience:
- Teaching in public schools. [2006 - Present]
- Coaching a high school wind ensemble. [2005 - 2006]
- Coaching a graduate school improvisational ensemble. [2004 - 2005]
- Passage saxophone quartet. [2003 - 2005]
- Contemporary music ensemble, "Lattitude". [2006 - 2007]
- Shiki Group, free improvisational trio. [2006 - Present]
Education:
- Master of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Saxophone (MM), Longy School of Music [2005]
- Bachelor of Music in Guitar (BM), Berklee College of Music [2002]
Studied With:
- Kenneth Radnofsky [2003 - 2007]
- Charlie Banacos [2005]
- George Garzone [2001 - 2005]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- International Woodwind Festival, Boston Conservatory [2005]
Awards:
- Honor's Competition - Longy School of Music [2008]
- 3rd Prize - International Chamber Music Competition [2005]
Recent Performances:
- Electric X and Eternal Gravity [May, 2009]
- Wired 2009 Electro Acoustic Music Festival [April, 2009]
- Shamus 2009 Electro Acoustic Music Festival [April, 2009]
Scholarships:
- CFA Scholarship [2009]
- Longy School of Music Scholarship [2003 - 2009]
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About the Clarinet
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.

