A woodwind instrument with a beautiful sound and pure even tone, the clarinet has one of the largest ranges of pitch of all musical instruments. Whether you’re learning for school band or on your own, Creative Soul provides individually tailored clarinet lessons for students of all ages and levels. Beginning students start with the fundamentals of clarinet lessons, including clarinet assembly, proper reed position, embouchure (use of facial muscles and the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of woodwind instruments), efficient breathing and air stream. Advanced students continue to progress in their clarinet lessons with gradually challenging exercises, developing even tone, correct hand and finger positioning, while learning more significant clarinet repertoire. Clarinet lessons include theory, ear training, sight-reading, technique, and history.
More about the Clarinet...
The clarinet belongs to the woodwind family of instruments. It has a single-reed mouthpiece, a straight cylindrical tube and a flared bell. The clarinet has its roots in the early single-reed instruments or hornpipes used in Ancient Greece, Egypt and Europe since the Middle Ages.
The modern clarinet was developed from a Baroque instrument called the chalumeau. Similar to a recorder it had a single-reed mouthpiece and a cylindrical bore. Around the turn of the 18th century, the chalumeau was modified by converting one of its keys into a register key to produce the first clarinet and is attributed to German instrument maker Johann Christoph Denner. The classical clarinet of Mozart’s day typically had eight finger holes and five keys. Mozart considered the tone of the clarinet as closest in quality to the human voice. By the time of Beethoven (c. 1800–1820), the clarinet was a standard fixture in the orchestra. The clarinet is the central instrument for many genres including jazz.
Healthy Clarinet Practice
In the past, the was a “no pain, no gain” philosophy regarding clarinet technique. But thanks to physical medicine and the study of ergonomics that philosophy is no longer valid with clarinet technique. Creative Soul instructors have been trained to use a contemporary technique that facilitates good development while playing all styles of music.
Performing
Being able to perform is a big part of sharing a special skill that students have developed. It takes practice and we want to reward and recognize our students. We have free twice a year recitals for all our students at such acclaimed venues like the McDavid Studio at Bass Hall and various other performance opportunities for our group class students at venues such as the Wood Shed Smoke House on the river, Central Market, & TV famous Chef Pointe for the students to jump into.
Step 1: Choose your Class
Private Lessons
Ages 3 through Adult - One-on-one Instruction.
Semi-Private Lessons
Ages 4 through Adult - Class with 2-3 students. Price per student.
Add a Parent Lessons
Student + Parent Instruction - Parents join in the learning fun!
Step 2: Choose your Location
Fort Worth
5236 S Hulen, Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 677-8506
Keller Watauga
5633 Watauga Rd, Watauga, Texas 76148
(817) 485-7464
Southlake Grapevine
280 Commerce St #195, Southlake, Texas 76092
(817) 764-1074
217 Harwood Rd Suite #108,
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 435-2617
Castle Hills
The Shops West, 2520 King Arthur Blvd #103,
Lewisville, TX 75056
(972) 899-1315