About Lee Cooper

Lee Cooper teaches beginner to advanced clarinet to students ages six and up, creating structured, encouraging lessons that emphasize strong fundamentals and musical confidence. His patient, goal-focused approach develops proper technique, music reading, and classical and wind band repertoire while tailoring instruction to each student's abilities and goals. Guided by his philosophy, "Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong," Lee helps students build effective practice habits and prepare for school bands, auditions, recitals, and personal musical enjoyment. Lee holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Secondary Education–Instrumental Music from Old Dominion University, has over 30 years of experience as an educator and Instructional Technology Specialist, and actively performs with several ensembles, including the Virginia Wind Symphony.