Robert Adams

Robert Adams, B.Mus. Hartt School; M.Ed. University of Hartford, D.M.A. Boston University (ABD). Professional clarinetist and clarinet teacher for thirty years, with performances in Hartford, Boston, and New York. Studied clarinet with Kalmen Opperman. Public school music teacher for twenty-eight years. Currently on the music faculty of the nationally recognized New Haven Public Schools, New Haven, Connecticut. Certified Music Adjudicator and former Adjudicator Certification Chair for the Connecticut Music Educators Association. Have been a presenter at the Connecticut Music Educators Association in-service conference.

Every student is different, each with unique talents and needs. I have high expectations for all of my students. Playing the clarinet at a high level of excellence is challenging. Succeeding at it is highly rewarding and gratifying--something every fine clarinetist can be proud of. When I teach clarinet, I challenge my students so that they are compelled to discover the very best in themselves. My teaching is well-planned, clear, sequential, and suited to each individual student. I help students reach their goals, while developing the highest level of musical excellence.