Bob Clendenen's Teaching Philosophy

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My teaching philosophy strives to illuminate, develop, and diversify the student's thought process in relation to music composition, performance, and presentation/production. I present a broad information base touching on all the major musical styles, their similarities and differences, and ways to effectively represent and produce each style. This includes a thorough introduction to concert management and technology (sound, lights, etc.). As a composer and performer I am committed to music by living artists and teach each student to find their voice. This includes identifying the properties of their inner voice (including historical context) and the psychological gesture/intent inherent in their own expression. I teach ways to think structurally about expression so the student can consciously and unconsciously work on their art in a productive and holistic fashion, integrating development with effective performances and recordings.

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