Ruben Watson Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Cello , Brass , Percussion Lessons
About
33 years of teaching and average of 70 students per week, over 150 students selected to local and international honor bands
My students have won $536,000.00 in college music scholarships
I absolutely love working with students!! Creating a very positive lesson experience for my students is so important to me.
The personalities of my students and their families as well as watching my students achieve their dreams!!! I treat everyone like family and always believe that my students can achieve great things through hard work.
Highlights
Current Top Pro
Hired 38 times
1 employee
30 years in business
Serves DuPont, WA
Offers online services
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Specialties
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience
Able to read music
Student can read music, Student cannot read music
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Student's age
5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Student has instrument
Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard
Interested musical styles
Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations
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Colleen R.
Ruben has been teaching my granddaughter clarinet this school year and it’s been a great choice. He is so positive, encouraging and given her so much confidence. Not only is he an excellent teacher, but just a really wonderful person. Thanks Ruben.
March 10, 2022
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Tracey L.
Positive encouraging and suggestions are on point
March 10, 2021
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Daphne A.
Having to do our lessons over zoom Rubin has demonstrated that he has great teaching skills he is very patient and he explains things quite thoroughly. We are very happy with our experience with him.
February 09, 2021
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meighan F.
Very helpful insights on selecting a first time rental clarinet
February 09, 2021
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The most important thing is that we are doing in lessons what the student wants. I am very interested in the personal goals that my students have, whether to win a college music scholarship, or possibly audition for a higher band.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor of Music Clarinet Performance, Bachelor of Music Saxophone Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Western Washington University 1992, 33 years of teaching clarinet/saxophone lessons, piano lessons, as well as public, private, homeschool,community bands, and currently in my 6th year as my daughter's private school orchestra teacher. I teach classical and jazz all levels. My students have won $536,000.00 in college music scholarships. I love teaching and I love people!!!! Seeing people achieve their dreams is why I teach!!!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
27.50 per half hour, 40.25 per 45 minutes, 55.00 per hour. I teach the lessons at your home and am willing to travel up to 45 minutes from my home area of Dupont, Wa.
How did you get started teaching?
I started as a high school band director back in 1992. My love of teaching and students grew, and 32 years later I am so thrilled to continue working with such great people!
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginning-Advanced level, students with great hearts and unique personalities. I love working with so many people from all walks of life!!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Two weeks ago my student Emily won a classical music contest on alto and tenor sax and is going to compete for the state championship on both. It was Emilie's incredible determination and spirit that got her there. Watching her reach her goals was so thrilling to me.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher that absolutely cares about you and your goals. The lessons are all about you and not the teacher. Find a teacher who who is passionate about your success and believes that you can do anything if you work hard enough. Finally, someone who brings you up instead of puts you down.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals in taking lessons? Imagine that you are the teacher. What do you want the lesson format to look like?
Services offered
Piano
Cello
Music Theory
Violin
Clarinet
Brass Lessons