Woodwind (Clarinet/Sax/Flute) lessons from a Master - Philadelphia Orchestra Summer Music Festival Clarinet Faculty Emeritus. 18 years experience teaching online, Juilliard Masters Guest Lecturer

Dave has been key to my growth as a returning clarinetist. He listens to my playing and has made suggestions which have immediately improved my performance.

His homework and follow up have started me down the path of playing more musically and have improved my technique.

I’m really happy with how I’m progressing and I look forward to every single lesson!

David and I have long been performance colleagues. When it came time to choose a clarinet teacher for my son, David was the first and best choice. Before my son met him, I showed him a photo of David. His first comment was how kind his eyes are.

David is an accomplished teacher, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his students. He is, indeed, very kind as well. I can’t recommend him highly enough.

I have been sax taking lessons with Dave for over 10 years. He was my son's instructor over 30 years ago and I decided to take lessons based on his success. He is very knowledgable about jazz and classical music, instruction books and available technology. Dave has guided me in purchasing my saxes and knows the best repair resources and vendors. Our lessons are instructive and fun. I recommend him highly.

Dave is a born teacher and is a one-of-a-kind teacher!
He has the gift!
Sincerely,

Miche Zukovsky
Former
Principal
Clarinetist of the LA Philharmonic

A great teacher and a fantastic clarinetist, Ive taken private lessons with Dave for years and have no complaints. He has an impressive amount of etudes memorized by heart, for example almost the entire book “Melodious & Progressive Studies” by David Hite, and can instantly correct any errors. Plus he is great at suggesting solo pieces that fit your current skill level.

David is an excellent teacher. I learned more in just a few minutes with him than I did from years of lessons with other instructors.

Highly recommended for all ages and abilities

Dave has been tutoring my child for 10 years, and is a FABULOUS clarinet teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get help with music. My son can now read music and play the clarinet very well and much of that we owe to David. My son is on the Spectrum and is a special needs kid and David has been wonderful with him, helping him get ready for numerous recitals and auditions over the years, in addition to weekly lessons.

Prior to studying with David, I had already been playing clarinet for about 14 years and had studied with several other teachers during that time. I had never taken lessons online, but after initially trying a few lessons with him over Zoom, I ended up continuing to study with him for the next six years.

As a member of the Marine Corps Fleet Bands, I have had to relocate every few years, and one of the things I appreciated most about David was his flexibility and consistency. No matter where in the world the Marine Corps sent me, he worked with my schedule and was always understanding when military obligations required last-minute changes.

David is an extremely knowledgeable and patient teacher who can work with you at any stage your musical development. After studying with him for so many years, I would highly recommend David to any clarinetist looking for a dedicated, flexible, and experienced teacher.