Melanie Valone Clarinet Studio

Hello! My name is Melanie Valone. I am an alumni of John Hardin High School (Class of 2016) and Western Kentucky University (Class of 2020), where I have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. I am currently an elementary music teacher and woodwind instructor for Simpson County Schools in Franklin, KY. I am extremely passionate about music and my career goals of being a public school educator while also running a clarinet studio. I have played Bb soprano clarinet since the 6th grade (12 years!) and have been playing Bb bass clarinet, Eb sopranino clarinet, and A soprano (orchestral) clarinet since my college years. I offer lessons in all of these instruments in the clarinet family.

Some accomplishments of mine include being a member of the 2016 Kentucky All State Symphonic Band, serving as principal player for WKU's top ensembles (Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra), and planning and performing a senior recital.

I have taken lessons and attended masterclasses and recitals from the following talents:

• Dr. John Cipolla, WKU Clarinet & Saxophone Professor who I have taken hundreds of lessons with

• Michael Lowenstern, Earspasm Music

• Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal Clarinetist at LA Philharmonic

• Dr. Spencer Prewitt, Clarinet Professor at Austin Peay State University

• Kevin Schempf, Clarinet Professor at Bowling Green State University

• Dr. Jesse Krebs, Clarinet Professor at Truman State University

In my studio, I will make sure each lesson is outlined as follows: Warm-up, scales, etudes/studies, and solo repertoire. I will make each and every lesson unique to the student's own learning levels and goals. I will provide structure and music from my inventory to anyone that does not have the materials, as well as students who are seeking more materials or a challenge. If anyone joins my studio with personal goals and repertoire of their own, I will be more than happy to create goals and structure for achievement of those personal strides as well.

I will teach middle and high school students from various skill sets. I have experience teaching students from taking the clarinet out of the case for the first time up to high school seniors.

Lessons are $15 for a 30 minute lesson, or $30 for an hour, and they will take place on Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype, whichever works best for the student. Lessons may be recorded to document student progress. I am very flexible in adapting to every students' needs and making sure they receive the best connection and highest quality in their lessons. All that is required is a smart phone or other device with internet capabilities!

To every member of my studio, I will make sure to provide audio/video of me playing through materials, opportunities for us both to play together through duets and more, and my contact information, as well as any experience and resources I can offer to you. I am so excited to teach and be a part of each student's special journey as a growing musician!

• "Ms. V is my favorite teacher!" - student at Franklin Elementary

• "I love music class. Ms. V makes learning fun!" - student at Franklin Elementary

• "When I grow up, I want to be a music teacher just like you." - student at Franklin Elementary

To schedule your first lesson or to ask any questions, you can contact me at the following:

• Email: mvclarinetstudio@gmail.com

• Follow and message me on Instagram at "mmvclarinet13"