Woodwind Lessons with Mr. Larsen

Woodwind lessons with Mr. Larsen meet once a week.  Students are expected to practice at home between 3-7 days a week.  Elementary School students should play for at least 10 minutes per practice session. Middle School students should play at least 20 minutes per practice session.  Grades are based on effort, participation, preparation, and attendance in music class (when the student is in school).  All Grover Cleveland woodwind students and parents should read the following link for grading information in lessons:  GCMS Instrumental Lesson Grading Policy  In lessons, the class works on material found in their method book and on music they are playing in band. The  playing of duets, trios, etc. are also an important part of the music lesson to develop independence and musicality.  Students are encouraged to play their instruments in a positive classroom environment in which the students and Mr. Larsen work collaboratively.  Classes are generally kept small (1-6 students) to allow for some individual instruction within each class. 

Above, Sixth Grade students Joe, Madeline, and Samantha working on Band Music in their lessons. Click here to listen to what they were playing.

It's interesting to understand why a student selects a particular instrument.  Click here to listen to some of my student's reasons.

Parents, click here to listen to a short pod cast about avoiding quitting an instrument in middle school.