Joseph O'Brien

Joseph O’Brien is a multi-instrumentalist with a 25-year background in clarinet. He was born and raised on Long Island, but graduated from Twin Valley High School in 2011. He studied with Naomi Drucker at Hofstra University for clarinet performance, and privately with the late Sanford Kravette of Bethlehem. For piano, he studied under the late Dr. Ori Steinberg and Marty Mellinger of Reading. He recently had a change of careers and is finishing his bachelor’s degree in music education at Immaculata University, alongside a performance certificate in clarinet. He is a member of the Immaculata Symphony, the concertmaster of the West Chester Band, and has spent several years as a clarinetist with the Ringgold Band in Reading who is celebrating their 174th season! At Learning Allegro, he currently teaches Clarinet, Cello, Piano, Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Trumpet Guitar, and Voice.