Summer 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/

Summer 2021 Online Clarinet Technique Group Classes

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

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**Betty Bley,** Vandoren Artist-Clinician / Vienna Band Camp Clarinet Technique Instructor / Principal Clarinetist, The Loudoun Symphony; and
**Ethan Morad,** Vienna Band Camp Clarinet Assistant / Eastman School of Music Clarinet Performance Major

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.

Classes are Mondays through Fridays for one hour each day. Class times are based on skill level.

Session 1: June 28 – July 9

Session 2: July 12 – July 23

Session 3: July 26 – August 6

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 & Audition Strategies
Movie Music
Solo Repertoire
Adding Emotion and Expression to Playing

Summer 2021 Online Clarinet Technique Group Class Details

Each student will be offered 10 one-hour online classes per 2-week session, with a maximum of 15 students per class and a minimum enrollment of 5 students per class. Classes will be on weekdays only (Mondays through Fridays), with no classes on weekends. Students will be assigned to one of the following class times based on their skill level (all class times are Eastern Standard Time):

Session 1:

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Sessions 2 & 3:

10:00 am to 11:00 am

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Tuition is a total of $195.00 per student per 2-week session, which includes printed class materials. Register for multiple sessions at the same time and receive discounted tuition:

Register for two 2-week sessions and receive $25 off; the discounted tuition will be $365.00 for a total of four weeks of classes.
Register for all three 2-week sessions and receive $50 off; the discounted tuition will be $535.00 for all six weeks of classes.

Students must have their own working clarinet or bass 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.

To register, please complete this online form: http://bit.ly/SummerClarinet and send your tuition payment via Zelle to 703-585-5717. (Please be sure to put the student’s name and “Summer 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.

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.