Clarinet Lessons For Children & Adults That Inspire Bentleigh East, Melbourne

Q: What is the best age to start clarinet?

10 years old.At what age can your child begin clarinet lessons? Most tutors advise starting at age 10. The main cause of this is that a younger child's fingers are too short to span the clarinet's keys. Most people would advise younger kids to start out on the recorder and progress to the clarinet as they get older.

Q: Is clarinet easy for beginners?

The best woodwind instrument for beginners is the clarinet. It is less expensive for students, simpler to play than most of its relatives, and has a flexible tone that suits a variety of genres. It can be really intimidating to learn a new instrument, especially if you've never studied music before.

Q: Is playing clarinet good for lungs?

You will be forced to become aware of every aspect of your breath while playing a woodwind instrument, from relaxing and open inhalations to sharp and controlled exhalations. Your lungs will get a serious workout playing woodwind instruments.

The clarinet is one of the most rewarding instruments to learn, should you take the time to master it. We offer clarinet lessons in Melbourne for all ages, tailored to your skill level and the goals you have in mind.

From fundamentals like proper breathing and timing to more advanced skills such as intonation and articulation, our music teachers cover everything you need to know to play and love the clarinet. Enquire online today for more information or to book trial clarinet lessons in Melbourne.

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Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced looking to polish your skills for a career, we can tailor our lessons to meet your needs. We offer lessons for both kids and adults. Enquire online today for more information or to book trial clarinet lessons in Melbourne.

Our Clarinet Teachers

Josephine Daniel

Bachelor of Music, Queensland Conservatorium Josephine is an inspiring music educator with over seven years’ experience teaching piano and clarinet. A Queensland Conservatorium graduate and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholar, she’s performed with top ensembles and is passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of music.

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With over seven years of experience teaching piano and clarinet to students from beginner to advanced levels, Josephine is deeply passionate about fostering a lifelong love of music in others. Known for her friendly and engaging teaching style, she creates a positive and motivating learning environment.

Josephine obtained her Bachelor of Music from the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, where she was a recipient of the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship for academic excellence. She completed a semester of her studies abroad in Finland after a successful audition into their exchange program, where she received several masterclasses from internationally acclaimed musicians. As a professional musician, Josephine has performed with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and alongside several professional chamber ensembles such as Ensemble Q and the Australian String Quartet. As a soloist she has performed with the Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra and Queensland Conservatorium Symphony. She has been selected as a finalist in many prestigious Australian competitions and has participated in several Australian Youth Orchestra programs, including their international tour to the Netherlands, Austria and Germany. Josephine is incredibly passionate about teaching and draws on her extensive performance and teaching experience to inspire each of her students.

Alex Medvid

Bachelor of Music, Moscow Conservatory; Diploma of Music, MWT Institute, Melbourne Alex obtained his music education from Moscow Conservatory and then after migrating to Australia, Alex obtained his Diploma of Music from MWT (Melbourne). Alex graduated as performer, teacher and conductor of orchestra and choir. He has over 25 years' experience in performing and teaching field.

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Alex was born in a very musical city Odessa. He started to learn music at the age of 5, being inspired by his father, who was a talented musician and his first music teacher. Alex began learning Clarinet at the age of 9 in a special military music school in Moscow. He continued his music education at the Moscow Conservatory. Alex graduated from Moscow Conservatory as a teacher, performer and conductor of a symphony orchestra and choir. His major instruments at Moscow Conservatorium were Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano and Voice. Alex teaches Pop, Rock, Jass and classical styles.

His main goal is to make each lesson easy and fun for students while teaching them fundamental to expert music abilities, such as accurate instrument use with a relaxed posture, reading music notation, general knowledge, and aural skills.

Alex teaches for leisure as well as for AMEB exams if requested.

Lessons Tailored To You

There are several clarinet styles, each with its own playing methods and unique differences. If you're completely new to clarinet, your teacher can sit down with you and help you work out which style of clarinet best suits you and tailor your lessons to the way you learn best. Our lessons are available in sessions of 20 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on the type of lesson (in person or online).

Clarinet Lessons Curriculum

At Alla's Music Studio, we're committed to offering the best possible lessons and curriculum, ensuring our students can achieve the highest possible level of musical competency. Our curriculum depends on the goals of each student, with options for classical grading through AMEB, leisure grading through AMEB, professional career maintenance and preparation, or leisure learning for more casual musicians.

Why You Should Learn The Clarinet

Below are just some of the pros of mastering the Clarinet:

Improved control of breathing and general airway function
Improved posture
Strengthened core muscles
Improvements in hand-eye coordination
Develop confidence and calmness under pressure
Cognitive and critical-thinking ability improvements
Stress relief
You'll look really cool!

Instrument Purchase And Hire

If you don't currently own a clarinet, we offer instrument hire and purchase from our studio. We offer competitive prices to all our students to make it easy for you to get the instrument you need. Contact us today for more information.

Private Music Lessons

We offer individual music lessons of 30, 45 or 60 mins for Piano, Violin, Guitar, Voice and other musical instruments

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Student Concerts

We run student concerts in Melbourne's Kingston Town Hall

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Qualified and Experienced Music Teachers

Alla's Music Studio is filled with friendly and talented teachers who share their love for music with students
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Alla's Music Studio Bentleigh East

4.5

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Teodora Ilic

23:40 01 Aug 26

I’ve had such a great experience at Allas Music School over the past year. From day one, everyone has been welcoming, supportive, and genuinely passionate about helping students learn.A huge thank you to my piano teacher, Jack. In just one year, I’ve learnt so much more than I ever expected. He’s incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always makes lessons enjoyable while encouraging me to keep improving. I genuinely looked forward to my lessons every week.I highly recommend Allas Music School to anyone considering learning an instrument, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills. It’s a fantastic environment with wonderful teachers, and I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learnt there.

Elisa Ngo

13:43 09 Jun 26

My saxophone 🎷 teacher is amazing.He is a very patient teacher and passionate one too!Starting music as an adult again he was very patient and good, motivate me every week to do better and learn new techniques and songs. His directions are very clear and easy to follow, I learn better through observation rather than just reading a 📖 book.Thank you! So far, it’s only been 2 months, and continuing.💙💙💙

Gili

03:10 22 May 26

Very professional teachers and my son improved a lot. They're really patient,kind to kids and really caring.

Chickin

04:55 02 May 26

The new studio in the new location is amazing!Alla and her team have always been great at running the studio and music lessons!The teachers are top-notch and the atmosphere and presentation in the studio is always relaxed and welcoming.Rita the main receptionist is always on-point and keeps on top of things, ensuring things operate smoothly behind the scenes.Would recommend everyone in the area interested in learning to play instruments to contact this school as they're the best around!

Hannah Sainty

08:52 09 Feb 26

Absolutely LOVE Alla’s Music Studio! The teacher I’ve had, Scarlett, has helped me get my voice to places I’ve never reached before - I’m sure she’s some sort of vocal wizard.Highly recommend 🙂

Caitlin D'Monte

00:42 24 Jan 26

I’ve been taking guitar lessons for around 6 months now. I’ve had nothing short of an amazing experience. The guitar teachers are kind, professional and attentive. The owners are supportive and cooperative. Highly recommend.

Xiaoduo Xu

05:59 23 Jan 26

Had a drum lesson with Connor today and it was honestly great. He’s super easy to communicate with and quickly pinpointed the exact issues I’m working through at the moment, then gave clear and practical ways to improve straight away. His teaching style is very flexible and adapts to where you’re at, which means you get a lot out of the lesson even in a short amount of time. He also shared some really helpful practice tips from his own experience — very much a “teach you how to practice” approach rather than just what to play. I’d highly recommend Conor to anyone interested in drumming, definitely worth checking out!

Moumita Raha

11:16 17 Dec 25

We are extremely happy with Alla’s Music Studio. Ryan is absolutely thrilled with his AMEB results and couldn’t be more proud of himself.A big thank you to the team for the excellent organisation, high-quality teaching, and structured training throughout the journey.Special mention to Liam for his patience, dedication, and wonderful guidance—it has truly made a big difference to Ryan’s learning and confidence.Highly recommend Alla’s Music Studio to any parent looking for professional and supportive music education.

Radoune Tuj

08:55 29 Oct 25

We absolutely love this music school! My kids have been learning here for a while now and truly enjoy every lesson. The teachers are amazing: kind, patient, and so passionate about music.They’ve been incredibly supportive of my eldest as he prepares for his Rockschool guitar exam, and it means a lot to see how much they care about each student’s progress.We also love the concerts they organise mid-year and at the end of the year, always beautifully run and such a proud moment for the kids. Such a warm, encouraging place, highly recommend!

Evan Z

04:30 17 Oct 25

My son started his music journey with Alla and her team; he simply enjoyed every single lesson he had there! I recommend Alla’s studio to my friend for their children who want to start music as well. Highly recommend Millie for cello lessons! And we love to see Rita every time before we start the lesson!

Mikayla Shea

12:09 25 Jun 25

Alla and the team here are truly fantastic. Highly recommend for anybody just starting out, or looking to increase their skills.

Abhijit Chattaraj

23:33 19 Mar 25

Alla and her team are simply amazing!Really enjoying the experience of learning finger-style guitar with Daniel. He's a very kind, patient, and engaged teacher. He works hard to ensure my questions are answered and that I understand concepts and exercises.Alla and Rita run a tight ship, but both have have a lovely, caring approach to bringing folks into the world of learning music. They're always smiling and keen to ensure learning is fun and admin requests are handled efficiently.It is easy their passion for music and teaching and they clearly love what they do. Rita's enthusiasm for resolving administrative challenges is deserving of praise. It is amazing that she remembers each student by name. Truly remarkable!It's not easy finding an excellent teacher, feel lucky to have connected with Alla's carefully curated cohort of teachers.Looking forward to the journey 🙂

Khushbu Aggarwal

06:39 16 Mar 25

Me and my son absolutely loved the studio and the teachers! It’s a fantastic place for teaching music to kids. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend! Shout out to Nat- my son's guitar teacher for being so friendly and supportive.

DentalCare Carnegie

06:40 20 Dec 24

Such a lovely music school. Sll the teachers are great, my kids love coming here.

T G

00:27 19 Dec 24

Alla is great and manages to keep my almost 3-yo engaged for the entire lesson. We're loving our music classes 🙂

Elizaveta Tsareva

04:06 14 Dec 24

Dear Alla Studio and dear teacher Samuel,Thank you so much for your dedication and patience in teaching my son music. We truly appreciate all the hard work you put into nurturing his talents and organising such wonderful concerts. It has been another amazing year with your guidance!Kind Regards,Liz

Natasha Dickinson

23:03 13 Dec 24

My kids have been learning here for 2 years and they have has the most amazing teacher. They have learned so much. Highly recommend them 👌

华云燕

04:53 11 Dec 24

My kid loves coming to her piano class. Also well organised concerts every year!

V X

12:58 03 Apr 24

have been learning piano with Michael for three years at Alla studio. i have now achieved a grade 6 in my second year which i have never dreamed of as an adult learner.. throughout my three years experience, the teachers are all very qualified and passionate at their jobs. the studio accormodatesto our needs and timetable requirement

John Nikolaou

03:30 15 Dec 23

Ned is an amazing guitar teacher to our two boys, who knows how to motivate and challenge his students. He has a lot of experience and knowledge in different genres and techniques. Alla’s Music Studio is a wonderful place to learn music, with a friendly and supportive environment, reasonable prices, and a convenient location. I highly recommend them!

Kanni MS

02:04 23 Oct 23

Great music school with excellent teachers. My son enjoys his piano lessons here with Samuel, a kind and talented pianist. Thanks Samuel! Alex inspires to be like you!

Karen Utomo

07:26 19 Jul 23

The studio is very comfortable for students. And Teachers are very knowledgeable and very considerate in setting achievable goals. We could see progress and development in our son’s piano skills.The teacher we had is Gabe and some subtitute teachers such as Samuel, Alex, Adele.Note to the admin who always give reminders and care for the student’s timetable, and making sure we are happy and taken care of.

Simon Zandberg

00:51 28 Apr 23

Although mostly servicing school-age music students, Alla's Music Studio caters for all ages and is a really well-operated music school.Jack McNamara has been giving me trumpet lessons there since mid December 2022 and I could not expect to have a better teacher.Jack is incredibly passionate not just about playing trumpet, but in imparting his knowledge and experience to others.Jack is beyond his years in maturity and ability to connect with his students.For over four months so far, he has kept me engaged and excited in learning this most difficult of instruments.The more I improve, the more he feeds my hunger for greater challenges with clever tips, tricks and things to practice between lessons.

Ping Yang

04:42 22 Feb 23

Alla and her team are amazing. My little one and myself have both enjoyed the piano lessons with the teacher, Agnes, not only because she focuses on the accuracy of the notes, but the theories by showing and asking my little one to write the notes. This is something, I know, my little girl will benefit forever. Agnes is a super star, with clear instructions and encouraging tones. Thank you. Also thank you to Rita - the best assistant you can ever find in Australia!

sushma tata

00:15 17 Feb 23

Alla’s music team is very welcoming & professional. This music studio has a very friendly atmosphere & Liam is very patient with my son. He is very skilled and focused on my son’s learning. I see my son growing in confidence in his guitar skills. Liam understands my child’s interests & not only teaches him how to play guitar with good technique, but he also encourages my child to enjoy it! Liam also emails recordings for practice. Highly recommend Liam for guitar learning.

Liyan Du

11:44 17 Dec 22

Highly recommend Alla’s music studio! Alla and Rita and amazing, very professional and super friendly. Piano teacher Samuel is an awesome teacher, he is extremely good with teaching young children with his kindness, patience and great sense of humor. My 5-year-old loves coming every week.

Michael Weisman

08:51 14 Dec 22

Alla and staff are incredibly nice to deal with and very prompt when I have to reschedule or cancel my daughter’s piano lesson, which has happened a few times during 2022. Another good thing about the studio is that lessons continue throughout the school term breaks, unlike most other extracurricular activities. My daughter has progressed so much in the short time she’s been learning piano at the studio. It’s a testament to the expertise and professionalism of Alla and staff members. Highly recommend sending your kids to this studio!

Shai Lavi

05:17 09 Dec 22

The teachers here are incredibly patient. My 7 year old loves coming every week!

Dr Anushi Rajapaksa

23:48 08 Dec 22

Highly recommend Alla's studio for music lessons for kids! We have been attending for a year and are so impressed with the student's achievements and teachers' dedication. Their bi-yearly concert is a culmination of this and tastement to their outstanding performance!

Odille Barry

05:54 08 Dec 22

Samuel is very a talented artist and knows how to convey his passion to his students. My daughter progressed a lot and loves to play and put up her own show. Alla and Rita are very welcoming as well. Thank you for the beautiful concert and all the students played amazingly.

Amanda Peterson

06:19 06 Dec 22

Wonderful music school. My daughter enjoys attending her lessons and has progressed so much since we started. Alla is great with her and so patient. Will definitely be continuing in 2023!

11:27 11 Oct 22

Love this school. Great teachers, and the owners are amazing. Thank you for the chats before my lesson Rita… Harry is an incredible violinist, and an awesome teacher. Alla, keep doing what you’re doing I wish you all the success!

Alex Vaisman

04:10 14 Sep 22

My children started music lessons with Alla’s Music Studio at the beginning of 2022. All my children enjoy their music lessons and love their teachers. The teachers are very professional and friendly. The admin team is always helpful with rescheduling or arranging all make up lessons if my children are sick. The director Alla is very friendly and constantly updates me on my children's progress and is always there to help if there are any issuesOverall - great service and awesome team!!!

S C

04:38 14 Sep 21

My son has been attending guitar lessons at Alla's for over an year by now. Great teachers and wonderful staff.Thank you Zach and Andy for guiding my son through the beginner and intermediate levels.

Joanne Chuang

23:57 05 Sep 21

My kids are learning the flute and cello at Alla. Lovely teachers. Alla and the receptionist are absolutely wonderful. Excellent follow up and class reminders and ever so prompt to answer my questions. Thank you!!

Jeanne

08:15 15 May 21

Alla and her team are amazing. The service and communication are always efficient, considerate, and more importantly, super friendly and warm. Highly recommend Alla Studio to all!!

Vivian

09:45 29 Apr 21

Highly recommend Alla’s music studio for kids learning instrument, always feel welcome and professional to deal with. The violin teacher Alexandra is fantastic, patient and very talented. My kid is very excited to come every week to learn the violin.

Anshul Bhargava

08:13 25 Apr 21

Alla is very talented and experienced teacher. We saw our son’s inclination towards music and were able to expose him to music at Alla’s.She guided us on how to setup a routine for him and get the best out of him.

Jo Foggo

03:12 13 Apr 19

Very professional. Great communication between Alla, teachers and parents. Very happy we have found a music school where you know your children will learn from the best.

Tim Deller

05:51 30 Oct 18

Wonderful teachers and welcoming school for all age groups and skill levels.

Warren Everitt

07:23 25 Oct 18

Have been taking my son to Alla's for piano lessons over the last 2 years. He has really progressed. Our teacher is extremely experienced and super friendly. Boris who manages everything out front is really helpful and extremely nice on all occasions. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for lessons for their kids.

Andrew Dobrowolski

07:23 27 Sep 18

Fantastic music school, the kids love having a concert at the end of each year to look forward to!

Denis Frolow

10:36 10 Jan 18

Very good music studio for kids and adults. Works 6 days a week. Experienced teachers and kind and friendly staff.

Oliver Menhennitt

02:04 30 Nov 16

Amazing! The staff were fantastic, they held an amazing concert at the end of the year. Definitely recommend.

Rawin Takshak

04:21 10 Apr 16

Plenty of options, highly experienced staff, conveniently located and run by someone who live and breathe music.

Sally Smith

02:50 08 Jun 12

One of the parents asked me to wright a review about Alla’s Music Sudio, so here it is. I have 3 kids who are all into music. My daughter, the oldest, plays violin both the traditional and Suzuki method. My oldest son plays acoustic piano, keyboard and every other musical instrument which has keys on it, and my little son plays drums. Many years ago when my kids were just starting to take music lessons, finding a good music teacher for each instrument was not easy, and then driving the kids to different places for their music lessons was like having a full-time job. Fortunately, this has changed after we found Alla’s Music Studio. The studio provides musical education for all ages, all instruments and all methods. The teachers are all experienced musicians. I was able to book music lessons for my kids so that they all have it on the same day at the similar time. I leave my kids at the music school and then pick them up after the lesson; I have more free time now to do whatever I need. The school is in the short driving distance from Ormond, where we currently live. I’ve met some parents who are based in Balaclava, Malvern and Caulfield, and a happy to drive the kids which is still only 15 mins drive from where they are. If you are living in one of the below suburbs and looking for a music teacher for private or group lessons, I think that Alla’s music school would be one stop for all your child’s music education. Brighton, Highett, Murrumbeena, Clayton, Cheltenham, Hughesdale and Oakleigh. They also have a website with the pricing info, holiday program, etc..

Tanya Fel

04:48 10 Apr 12

Alla’s Music Studio was recommended to me by a friend. I was looking for a good and affordable piano teacher in Bentleigh, and when I met Alla I felt confident that my son will receive the music education on the professional level. We have been attending Alla’s Music Studio for about 4 months now and my son’s piano skills have certainly improved. I would recommend this service to any parent who is currently looking for a professional music school around Bentleigh area in Melbourne

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Can you teach yourself to play the clarinet?

While it's possible to embark on a self-taught clarinet journey with attention to detail and a strong foundation, enlisting the help of an experienced instructor can make all the difference. Learning the correct techniques from the onset may be manageable, but avoiding the pitfalls of bad habits and suboptimal practices is best achieved under the watchful eye of a professional teacher. Give yourself the advantage of expert guidance and elevate your clarinet skills to new heights.

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