Liz Ramirez

✨"Online clarinet lessons that are warm, build confidence, & produce results!"✨

I help clarinet players who are ready to achieve their Clarinet Goals! If you're a complete beginner, preparing for an upcoming audition, or an adult who's returning to the clarinet after decades of time away from it- I'm here for you!

My approach allows you to make fast progress while ensuring you develop a strong playing foundation and tackle the small details with ease. My students consistently receive top placement in Solo and Ensemble and All State auditions and have been accepted to various music programs including the All American D-Day Band 2023, Juilliard Music Advancement Program, LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts and Milwaukee High School of the Arts. I’ve been commended many times by various organizations for my high student retention rate.

✨2025-2019 Clarinet Teacher of the Year✨

✨2022-2024 Audition Prep Teacher of the Year✨

Please send me a message if you would like to schedule a 45 minute or 60 minute lesson, or have any questions. I look forward to working with you!

A little about me:

I'm a New York City native clarinetist/musician and passionate educator with over 25 years performing experience and over 20 years teaching experience (ages 6-76). I'm passionate about teaching and learning, and believe in the power of music to enrich our lives. I've been a teaching artist with many El Sistema inspired music programs that use music as a vehicle for social change, most recently as a teaching artist with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. One of my greatest joys in teaching is being able to be a part of a student's personal growth.

As a professional orchestral and chamber music player I have performed with many ensembles including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Beethoven, Brahms and Mahler have my heart and I will never turn down rocking out to a Shostakovich symphony. I enjoy playing different musical genres and have performed with  gypsy jazz and banda groups (Banda Nueva York). Music has brought so many wonderful experiences and I’ve performed in many top concert halls including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Stage 48 and halls abroad in Scotland, England, Spain, and China. My playing can be heard on Spotify, Naxos, YouTube, and several award-winning films. I received my bachelors degree from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and my masters at the Peck School of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My teachers include Todd Levy, Edward Palanker, David Sapadin and Larry Guy. Music festivals I've attended include Kinhaven Music School and Eastern Music Festival. Outside of all things music I love studying languages, hanging out with our animal friends, the outdoors, gardening and baking. There's nothing like homemade bread and cookies!

My goal in our lessons is to make learning how to play the clarinet enjoyable and as simple as possible.

My approach to lessons is very personal. I like to get to know you so that I can better understand what will work best for you. Lessons are tailored to each and every student.

One of the most rewarding experiences for me as a teacher is to witness how music allows students to blossom in their willingness to take on challenges, which builds their self confidence.

Recommended lesson duration-

Beginners: Weekly 30 minute lessons are best, allowing for consistency and progress to shine through.

Intermediate/Advanced/Preparing for Audition: Weekly 45 minute/1 hour lessons or two 30 minute lessons are best.

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