Justine Hamlin: Clarinet Teacher

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Ms. Hamlin’s teaching philosophy includes learning through positive reinforcement and support of the whole person. Positive reinforcement is important because it connects a good feeling with the completion of a task. Ms. Hamlin respects her students and appreciates the work that they do. Each student has his or her own unique personality which can be expressed through music. Justine coaches her students to explore musical possibilities by forming mental images, creating stories for themselves, and listening to a recommended listening list.

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In 2010, Ms. Hamlin made her solo debut performing the Nielsen Clarinet Concerto with the Cincinnati College-​Conservatory of Music Concert Orchestra. She has also given solo recitals in Sacramento, California, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Originally from Santa Cruz, California, Ms. Hamlin has traveled across the country following her passion for music. She recently received a Master’s in Music degree from the New England Conservatory where she studied with Richard Stoltzman. Justine Hamlin holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati College-​Conservatory of Music where she studied with Ixi Chen as well as other members of the Cincinnati Symphony. Other influential teachers have been Luis Baez and Yehuda Ghilad. Justine Hamlin has gained inspiration from clarinetists Carey Bell, Ricardo Morales and Martin Frost as well as Olympic figure skaters.