First-year beginners
A strong start with the band method books schools use, like Essential Elements and Standard of Excellence.
Online private clarinet lessons for band students
From second chair
to first.
One-on-one online lessons that help your child sound better in band, pass chair tests with confidence and prepare for All-State and region auditions. Six years teaching young clarinetists across the US and around the world.
- Six years teaching online
- One-on-one lessons
- Parents always welcome
- English or Spanish
Lessons built around your child’s band life
Every student gets a plan for what’s actually happening at school this month: the next concert, the next chair test, the next audition.
Chair tests & band music
We work through the exact pieces and scales your child has to play at school.
All-State & region auditions
Etudes, scales and sight-reading, prepared step by step toward audition day.
Tone & crossing the break
Fix squeaks, build a warm sound and move smoothly between registers.
Solo & Ensemble festival
Choosing the right piece and polishing it for a great rating.
Reading & music theory
Rhythm, note reading and theory that make band rehearsals easier.
How it works
Book your first lesson at 50% off
Pick a 30-minute slot in your own time zone and pay just half price for this first lesson.
Meet and make a plan
I hear your child play, learn what is coming up at school and set goals together.
Weekly private lessons
Live one-on-one lessons with a clear practice plan for the week ahead.
Simple pricing
Choose a lesson length. Younger beginners usually start with 30 minutes; audition prep works best with 60.
Single lesson
$40/ lesson
60-minute private lesson
Pay as you go. New students: your first 30-minute lesson is 50% off.
Book a lessonMonthly plan
Most popular$145/ month
4 lessons · $36.25 per lesson
Your own weekly time slot, kept for your child all month. The steadiest way to improve.
Start monthly lessons8-lesson pack
$280/ 8 lessons
$35 per lesson
Best value. Flexible scheduling for busy band seasons.
Get the packPayments through PayPal. Prices in US dollars. Preparing for All-State or a big audition? Ask about a custom audition plan.
Hi, I’m Segundo.
I started music at age eight on classical guitar and fell in love with the clarinet a few years later. I studied at the Luis Gianneo Conservatory of Music in Mar del Plata, Argentina, where I earned my degree in Music Education and trained as a clarinetist.
Today I play clarinet in the Mar del Plata Municipal Symphonic Band, a symphonic orchestra and a jazz big band. I know firsthand what it takes to play well in an ensemble: listening, blending, counting and being ready when the conductor looks at your section. That’s exactly what I help band students with.
For six years I’ve taught clarinet online to students in the United States and around the world, many of them middle and high school band players preparing for chair tests, solo festivals and All-State auditions. I’ve also spent years as a session musician, recording clarinet remotely for artists and producers worldwide.
- Degree in Music Education
- Conservatory-trained clarinetist
- Symphonic band, orchestra & jazz big band
- Session musician
¿Prefieren clases en español? Doy clases en inglés y en español.
Beyond the clarinet
The same one-on-one approach, for students who want to go deeper into music.
Music theory & fundamentals
Scales, chords, rhythm and harmony explained clearly, so music makes sense instead of being memorized.
Musicianship & ear training
Sight-reading, rhythm reading and ear training: the skills that make every rehearsal easier.
Improvisation
Learn to improvise over chord changes, drawing on my experience playing in a jazz big band.
Guitar
Guitar lessons from first chords onward, built on classical training I started at age eight.
Questions parents ask
What does my child need for online lessons?
Their clarinet, a music stand, a laptop or tablet with a camera, and a quiet room. Headphones are not needed. I send a short setup guide before the first lesson.
How do time zones work?
The booking calendar shows my availability automatically converted to your local time, so you simply pick a slot that works for you.
Can parents sit in on lessons?
Always. Parents are welcome to watch any lesson, and all messages about scheduling go to the parent.
Do you help with All-State and region auditions?
Yes. I have years of experience preparing students for All-State and region auditions, including etudes, scales and sight-reading.
How much is the first lesson?
New students get 50% off their first 30-minute lesson. It is a real lesson: I hear your child play, we work on something useful right away and plan the next steps together.
How do I pay?
Payments are made through PayPal, in US dollars, before the lesson or at the start of each month.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can reschedule any lesson free of charge if you let me know at least 24 hours in advance. Lessons canceled with less notice, or missed without notice, are charged in full.
Ready for the next chair?
Your first 30-minute lesson is 50% off. We’ll meet, hear your child play and plan the first month together. Times are shown in your own time zone.
Questions first? Write to segundosominson@gmail.com