Jim Kirby

Jim Kirby holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Clarinet, Virginia Commonwealth University. Jim has served in the Helena Symphony Orchestra (clarinet and bass clarinet). His experiences include service as band director in Virginia public schools. Concert band, chamber music and solo performance, woodworking, cats and pizza are his passions.

Jim emphasizes a firm foundation in instrumental technique, enhanced by supporting ventures into music theory, music history, and the fine points of practice procedure and personal focus—all aimed at helping each student to better experience the adventure of making music while building essential skills of musicianship.

Learning Aids

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The Note Pyramid

Clef Signs, Note Names and Leger Lines

Time Signatures

The Circle of Fifths

About Major & Minor Scales