Spring 2021 Online Clarinet Technique Group Classes

Betty Bley

Clarinetist. Teacher. Mentor.
Private and Group Clarinet Lessons 
Bb Clarinet and A Clarinet

Eb Soprano Clarinet

Bass Clarinet

Contra Alto Clarinet

Contra Bass Clarinet
Phone/Text: (703) 585-5717
Email: BleyClarinetStudio@gmail.com
https://www.theclarinetstudio.com/

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Spring 2021 Online Clarinet Technique Group Classes

Elizabeth Bley’s Clarinet Studio, LLC is Pleased to Offer Spring 2021 Online Clarinet Technique Group Classes.

For Bb Clarinet students and Bass Clarinet students with a minimum of one year of school band experience or one year of private lessons, ages fifth grade through high school.

Mondays from April 5 through June 7, 2021

Each student will be offered 9 weekly one-hour online classes, with a maximum of 15 students per class and a minimum enrollment of 5 students per class.

Classes will be on Mondays from April 5 through June 7, 2021 (no class on May 31).

^{Level 1 classes are from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm;} 

^{Level 2 classes are from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm;} 

Class assignments will be based on skill level.

Tuition is a total of $195.00 per student, which includes printed class materials.

Students must have their own working clarinet, a good supply of working reeds, and access to a computer or laptop with an internet connection and email.

There are no refunds or discounts for classes missed by students.

The online group classes will include:

• Warmups
• Major Scale Studies
• Chromatic Scale
• Embouchure
• Articulation
• Breath Support
• Finger Technique
• Posture and Hand Position
• Reed Selection & Maintenance
• Maximizing Tone Quality
• Sight Reading Strategies
• Movie Music
• Solo Repertoire
• Adding Emotion and Expression to Playing

To register, please complete this online registration form:

http://bit.ly/SpringClarinet

and send your tuition payment via Zelle to 703-585-5717.

(Please be sure to put the student’s name and “Spring online clarinet group” in the comments with your Zelle payment.)

If you are not familiar with Zelle, visit www.Zellepay.com.

To learn more about Mrs. Bley, visit www.theclarinetstudio.com.

For questions, or to inquire about private lessons, contact Mrs. Bley at BleyClarinetStudio@gmail.com or text 703-585-5717.

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Elizabeth Bley’s Clarinet Studio, LLC

Why Study with Ms. Bley?

• I am 100% dedicated to the success of every one of my students.  I provide detailed and specific feedback in a positive and supportive way that promotes mutual respect between me and my students. 

• My students are routinely selected as first chair players in their upper level school bands, All-District Bands, Senior Regional Orchestras, Youth Orchestras, Youth Wind Programs, and All-State Bands and Orchestras.  My students are consistently selected as clarinetists and bass clarinetists in the NAfME All-National Honor Band, as well as the Music For All Honor Band of America.  In 2019, my students were selected as Principal Clarinetists in both the Virginia All-State Orchestra and the Virginia All-State Band.  In 2020, two of my students were selected for the Virginia All-State Orchestra, including the Principal Clarinet.

• When you join my studio, you receive access to my personal music library that includes a vast collection of solos, duets, ensembles, etudes, orchestral excerpts, scale studies, altissimo studies, technique studies, recordings, and technology.  

• I am the Principal Clarinetist in the Loudoun Symphony, and I perform regularly with the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Greater Washington, Washington Sinfonietta, OneWorld Symphonic Festival Camerata, and the Virginia Grand Military Band.  

• I frequently demonstrate correct performance techniques during lessons, so students can hear excellent tone quality and develop their own concept of good clarinet sound.

• I am a Vandoren Artist-Clinician, so my students benefit greatly by having access to a wide range of high quality yet affordable mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures, accessories and instruments that help them achieve their best possible sound.

Why Take Private Clarinet Lessons?

• Learn efficient and intelligent practice techniques that help you maximize your success with the time you have available.

• Learn personal discipline, improve self confidence and build a strong work ethic, which are important character traits for success in all aspects of life.

• Receive individualized attention and instant feedback focusing on the specific skills that you need to improve the most.

• Learn unique repertoire that fits your personal style and that is targeted to help you achieve your specific goals.

• Make progress at the pace that meets your unique learning style.

My students range in age from brand new beginners (suggested minimum age 9 or 10) to advanced high school, college and adult students. Home-schooled students and adult beginners are welcome (no prior musical experience is required).

Weekly lessons are either 45 minutes or 60 minutes in duration. Typical lessons consist of warmups, scale studies, technique studies, etudes, duets, and solo repertoire. Lessons are tailored to meet each individual student’s needs and assist them in reaching theirperformance goals.

CLINICS

As a Vandoren Artist-Clinician, I offer free educational clinics to middle school, high school and undergraduate clarinet students.

Topics include:

• Reed Selection, Care and Adjustment

• Embouchure

• Articulation

• Breath Support

• Finger Technique

• Intonation

• Maximizing Tone Quality

• Crossing the Break

• Sight Reading

• Audition Strategies

• Mouthpiece Trials

• Reed Trials

• Topics of Your Choice

CONTACT

For more information, please contact:

Betty Bley

Clarinetist & Private Instructor

Vandoren Artist – Clinician

Principal Clarinet, the Loudoun Symphony

VBODA Designated Clarinet Special Editor

M.M.A., Clarinet Performance  

Phone/Text: (703) 585-5717

Email: BleyClarinetStudio@gmail.com

https://www.theclarinetstudio.com/

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RECORDINGS

Welcome and I hope you enjoy my clips.

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Last update: 02/28/2021

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