Learn from Great Clarinet Teachers

As an ARTIST: Carola lives in Barcelona, where she received a classical clarinet training for 15 years and graduated in Voice Jazz Bachelor in ESMUC. She has three albums as a singer, clarinetist & composer that have been recognized by national and international press: SIRIN (2016) , SPIRALA (2018) , PECATA BEATA (2021) and CANTARERAS (2023).

The leader and founder of the Royal City Saxophone Quartet, Ernie is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Mathematics and Music. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Ernie operates a successful database consulting firm, and now calls Elora home.

Kristine Dizon (born 1988) is an international artist and teacher who has performed in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. An passionate music educator, she has taught clarinet masterclasses in Armenia, Cyprus, Thailand, Perú, and Poland. Kristine served Visiting Professor at the University of Saint Joseph - Faculty of Creative Industries in Macao, China in 2018.

My name is Sergio. I am Spanish and I am a clarinet player. I finished last year my master's degree in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, and I live now in The Netherlands. I like to teach and transmit my joy for music and the clarinet to other people. I also like to play and I do regular concerts in The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain.

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.

Emídio André Costa is one of the most talented clarinetists of his generation in Portugal. He finished his Master's degree in performance at the Haute École de musique de Genève with the renowned professor Romain Guyot with the special award "Cardinaux". He finished his bachelor at the National orchestra Academy in Lisbon with the professor Nuno Silva.

Described as "an up and coming bass clarinetist with a deep passion for others," Tommy Shermulis is a musician who seeks to bring others together through music. Tommy has displayed great proficiency in many genres of music, including classical, jazz, contemporary, electroacoustic, and more.

I enjoy helping students build confidence on the clarinet while developing strong fundamentals and healthy technique. I tailor each lesson to each student, focusing on developing a clear tone, effective practice habits, and overall musical growth.

Joel Panas is the Clarinet Graduate Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University where he is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Clarinet Performance. He also held the Clarinet Graduate Teaching Assistant appointment at Ohio University prior. He is an accomplished performer as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and wind band musician.

Mary Jewell’s love of music began at the age of 5, when her father gave her lessons on the accordion. The piano followed at the age of 6, and many other interests came later including the clarinet, guitar, bass guitar, and bassoon.