Music Lessons
Music Lessons
In-Person and Online
Clarinet & Saxophone Lessons
Private Lessons are available both Online and In-Person for clarinet and saxophone students of all ages and experience levels!
Lessons may cover a variety of topics including:
-District, Regional, All-State, and Competition Preparation
-Orchestral and Collegiate Auditions
-Classical, Jazz, and Contemporary Styles
-Extended techniques and woodwind doubling
-Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional levels of instruction!
Have a question? Want to schedule a lesson? Contact us!
Philosophy
Dr. Kabbas-May currently serves as Instructor of Clarinet and Saxophone at Northwest Florida State College, and has been teaching woodwinds in private, group, and clinic settings since 2008. As an educator, Dr. Kabbas-May's primary objective is to aid students in becoming creative, healthy musicians who are capable of becoming independent of a private instructor. She approaches each student as an individual, and strives to discover and compliment each individual’s learning style in the way that best serves their development as a musician and as a person. Although individual needs vary widely, several elements remain central to her teaching: technical fundamentals, musicality, and personal health. She incorporates each of these elements into each lesson based on individual needs, developing students’ confidence in the fundamentals of their instrument, encouraging them to think critically and creatively about music, to experiment and express themselves, and to consider their overall well-being while at the instrument.
For those looking to compete and/or pursue musical careers, Dr. Kabbas-May also serves as a mentor, offering competition preparation and career advice to her students.
See below for a detailed list of student successes!
Student Successes
Acceptance to Collegiate Music Programs
One student accepted to Florida State University as a B.M. clarinet student (2017)
One student accepted to Stetson University as a B.M. clarinet student (2017)
One student accepted to Catawba College as a B.A. clarinet student (2017)
One student placed first and Eb clarinets (2016)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2016)
One student placed first chair clarinet (2015)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2015)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2013)
Florida Bandmaster’s Association State Solo and Ensemble Competition
One student earned a Superior rating (2017)
Florida Bandmaster’s Association District Solo and Ensemble Competition
One student earned a Superior rating (2017)
One student earned an Excellent rating (2017)
Two students earned a Superior rating (2016)
One student earned a Superior rating (2015)
Two students earned a Superior rating (2014)
One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at South Walton High School (2018-2019)
One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at Wakulla High School (2016-2017)
One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at Leon High School (2015-2017)
One student selected to perform in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State band (2018)
One student accepted to Florida State University as a B.M. clarinet student (2017)
One student accepted to Stetson University as a B.M. clarinet student (2017)
One student accepted to Catawba College as a B.A. clarinet student (2017)
Florida Bandmaster’s Association All-District Band
One student placed first chair clarinet (2018)One student placed first and Eb clarinets (2016)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2016)
One student placed first chair clarinet (2015)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2015)
One student placed in the clarinet section (2013)
Florida Bandmaster’s Association All-District Orchestra
One student placed second clarinet (2014)
One student earned a Superior rating (2017)
One student earned a Superior rating (2016)
One student earned a Superior rating (2017)
One student earned an Excellent rating (2017)
Two students earned a Superior rating (2016)
One student earned a Superior rating (2015)
Two students earned a Superior rating (2014)
Leadership Positions
One student awarded Drum Major position at South Walton High School (2018-2019)One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at South Walton High School (2018-2019)
One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at Wakulla High School (2016-2017)
One student awarded Clarinet Section Leader position at Leon High School (2015-2017)
Honors and Awards
One student selected to perform on the Honors Recital at Northwest Florida State College (2018)One student selected to perform in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State band (2018)