| Teacher Name:
Rob Carroll
Instruments Taught:
Sax, flute, clarinet, trumpet (all valve brass), fife.
How long have you played each instrument?:
Currently 1997-2002, formerly 1984-1989.
Schools attended (specifically music schools):
No
Teachers you have studied with:
Anthony Gigliotti (former principal clarinetist with Philadelphia
Orchestra) from 1979-1980, Dennis Diblasio (former Maynard Ferguson sideman &
solo artist) 1984, Alan Weber (Philadelphia area musician & teacher).
Professional experience (groups you have played with):
Chatterband 1990-1999, Cardiac All Stars 1999-2003.
Jobs you have done:
Top 40 Club Bands, corporate events, weddings, small jazz ensembles,
dixieland, polka, latin-salsa, fife & drum, rhythm & blues, community
orchestras.
Musical styles taught:
All styles.
Groups you know material from:
Too many to list.
Do you read music?:
Yes
Teaching philosophy:
"Tailoring studies to fit the students’ needs. Providing a fun yet
challenging atmosphere for the student."
What age will you accept a student?:
"A lot depends on the maturity level of the student, but generally I like
to start no earlier than 4th grade."
Levels taught:
Beginner to semi-professional.
What would a student expect to learn and how?:
"A solid foundation of theory (scales) and proper playing technique. Using
repetition (practice), but also employing a method that requires the student
to not only provide the correct answers to questions, but to explain how they
arrived at their answers."
What books do you teach from?:
"Varies depending on instrument, needs, and playing level of the student,
but I seem to favor the Rubank books."
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