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Michael Gersten
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Ages
All Ages
Teaching Method (not limited to)
Playing by ear, playing by note, improvisation
Education
Mr. Gersten received his Bachelors Degree in music education from the University of Kansas where he studied clarinet with Larry Maxey, his Master's Degree in Clarinet studying with Stephanie Zelnick, and is currently working on a Doctorate in Clarinet studying with Bil Jackson at the University of Northern Colorado.
Achievements/Scholarships
Mr. Gersten has performed across China and at prestigious events such as the 2004 MENC national conference in Minneapolis and worked with such talented individuals as Michael Wayne, Bil Jackson, and Tony-award winning composer Mark Hollmann. His playing can be heard
on the albums Redline Tango and Wild Nights both released on the Naxos label.
Highlights/Performances
Keeping an active performance schedule, Mr. Gersten currently plays clarinet with several groups including the Helianthus Contemporary Music Ensemble, The Lawrence Quartet, and the Ottawa Symphony. He also frequently works as a pit orchestra musician around the Kansas City area.
Influences
My Grandfather (my first piano teacher), Carl Orff
Philosophy
Music should always be fun. Students should understand what they are playing but also why they are learning it. The goal is to teach students how to teach themselves.
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