STUDIO TEACHING

Based in Kalamazoo, Dr. Jones is an active educator and has a select, vibrant clarinet studio at home. A passionate educator and pedagogue, he teaches students of all ages including a number of high school and middle school students. His students have regularly received high marks and praise at All-Region and Solo/Ensemble contests. Dr. Jones' students also participate in various summer programs in the Midwest region.

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Dr. Jones takes great joy in sharing techniques for achieving greater expression and musicality. He has a passion for encouraging and guiding students of all ages to become more confident in their abilities, which in turn encourages a sense of self-awareness and independence in clarinet playing and musicianship. This confidence increases when students are secure in the fundamentals of playing. Dr. Jones spends a large portion of lessons building technique and style through a carefully crafted, rigorous plan that includes scales, long tones, and repertoire suited for the level of each student.

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Dr. Jones' teaching style is greatly influenced by his tutelage with his major teachers - Dan Gilbert, Chad Burrow, and Richard Shanley. His approach to clarinet tone and color, execution of articulation, and artistic musical expression account for a holistic approach in attaining absolute mastery over the instrument. As an ever-growing professional, Dr. Jones continues to explore  and research effective methods of teaching artistry to his students.

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Currently, Dr. Jones is accepting clarinet students for admission into his private studio. For more information, please click the link below.