SERGEI VASSILIEV
CLARINETIST
ENTREPRENEUR
STUDENTS
I teach clarinet fundamentals, solfege, and musicianship to students of all ages. My studio includes beginners, professionals, every age and level. We enjoy exploring music and the craft of clarinet playing. I use simple to understand pedagogy techniques that help overcome technical problems and instill strong fundumentals.
This enables students to enjoy clarinet. I want them to fall in love with playing music, that is the strategy. Fees are comparable to other instructors in the area, maybe even lower than some others.
CONCERTS/PRESS
BIO
Sergei Vassiliev recently founded Educational Partnerships Immersive Concerts (E.P.I.C.) - an original performing arts series that received a $7500 Peak Arts Prize in 2020. He served as principal clarinetist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra since 2009. Sergei appeared throughout North America and Europe as a soloist, chamber musician, and clinician. Vassiliev performed chamber music at Festival Mozaic, Colorado College Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, Sarasota Festival, and Green Box Arts Festival. Sergei held principal clarinet positions with Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic, and appeared with Houston, Colorado Symphonies as well as many other symphony orchestras. In 2019, he was honored to be featured in the new “Signature Series” with the CSPO where he played the role of artistic director as well as soloist. Sergei maintains a sought-after teaching studio in Colorado Springs and serves on the faculty of the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. Vassiliev's principal teachers are Yehuda Gilad, Richard Hawkins, Fred Ormand, and Michael Webster. He holds degrees from University of Michigan, Rice University, and University of Southern California. Sergei is a D’Addario Artist.
