Learn from Great Clarinet Teachers

I began my career as a clarinetist at home, my mother was my first clarinet teacher. My advanced studies began at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music obtaining a bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance. While studying my Master’s degree, the position of graduate teaching assistant at the University of Akron was granted to me as a Diversity Fellowship.

Clarinetist Maryanne Lacaille has been a driving force in the music business as a Rico Reed Artist, Buffet Clinician, recording artist, orchestral soloist and chamber musician and as a private clarinet instructor. Her teachers include Harold Wright, Peter Hadcock, Gino Cioffi at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Attilio Poto at Boston Conservatory of Music, Bill…

Sebastian Rendon is a passionate clarinetist currently at the University of British Columbia, where he studies under renowned soloist José Franch-Ballester. Also an avid saxophonist, Sebastian aspires to perform as a soloist with orchestras around the world.

Hi, I’m Sam—a professional woodwind player, composer, and music educator focused on helping students become expressive, well-rounded musicians. I specialize in saxophone and oboe, and also teach clarinet, flute, and bassoon. As a working multi-instrumentalist, I perform in a variety of settings including pit orchestras and jazz groups, and I bring that real-world experience into…

I’m a clarinetist and university-level instructor specializing in classical and contemporary music performance. Currently, I’m a teaching assistant at the Academy of Music Sarajevo and a guest member - principal clarinet in the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra.

I have taught clarinet professionally since 1993. Most recently, I taught at Indiana State University for seven years, where I attracted a large studio. I have been a guest artist at the Clarinetissimo Festival at the National Conservatory in the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic six times since 2017. This festival attracts highly notable clarinet artists from around the world.

Christopher Jones — Clarinetist, Educator & Veteran of the West Point Band Christopher Jones is a distinguished clarinetist, educator, and the driving force behind Clarinet Now — a resource beloved by clarinet students, teachers, and enthusiasts worldwide.

I like to work within the Jazz and Brazilian music styles. Besides developing reading skills, improvisation theory and creativity, I stimulate students to learn by heart the repertoire. Every week we study a new tune, memorize it, improvise on it and analyze its melody an harmony.

Margali Grenier (she/her) is Founder, President, and Executive Director of the nonprofit ensemble Plattsburgh Community Clarinet Choir, Incorporated (PCC), and Founder and Owner of Major Fifth Music. She is an active performer, educator, and instrument repair technician specialising in the curation and production of concerts featuring newly commissioned music.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.