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Mr. Ruth has been the best saxophone teacher that I've had. He is dedicated and sincere and really tries his best to teach the most and relatable information to his students. I've learned so much from him since I have started taking lessons, and in the long run it has helped me in the multiple auditions and school performances that I partake in. His advice and his teaching is one that I always look forward to and something I will keep lifelong. Repetition and practice are key and he really helps understand the importance of it as a musician and performer.

I like working with Mr. Ruth because he teaches me techniques of the clarinet that I can apply when I play music. He is also very patient and helped me learn so much.

I think Mr. Ruth is a great music teacher. He helps me get better at the clarinet. He has also taught me how to play the bass clarinet. Mr. Ruth is a wonderful teacher.

Mr. Ruth is an excellent teacher, as a Clarinet player, he provides many skills that can be applied towards whatever you are trying to learn. These may consist of articulation, fingering, tone quality, etc. He can help you with solos and pieces by not only teaching you how to play it but also how to play musically. His personality is amazing, he is a kind, funny, and friendly person. I highly recommend taking lessons from him.

My daughter started taking lessons from Jim Ruth in 2012. She continued to take lessons until she graduated from high school. Now my son takes lessons.

Mr. Ruth was first recommended by my daughter’s middle school band director for clarinet lessons. The parents and students raved about him. He is great and fun to play music with. You will really like him. We signed up!

My daughter progressed substantially. She consistently made All District and All State throughout middle and high school. She progressed to principal chair in both her middle and high school wind ensembles and clarinet soloist for both the marching band and wind ensemble. She is now a chemical engineering student at NC State and continues to play for the NC State Wind Ensemble. She loves music. She said she will always find a way to play even if she puts together a group herself.

Mr. Ruth taught her not just the technical aspect of playing but the joy of playing. The lessons were fun. Jim played along with her. The music became more difficult and my daughter became more seasoned as the years progressed. I think what encouraged her to continue to play and to play so well is that Mr. Ruth enjoyed music so much himself it came out in his lessons and his playing. It was catching!

The pandemic has moved classes to virtual for my son. Every Wednesday at 5 pm my son has his lesson from our living room. We hear Mr. Ruth start with his cheery hello and how are you today. It has cheered him up so much. They practice scales and then play some music. He plays with him and has him listen to him play to make sure he understands how he should sound. It has been a smooth transition from in person to virtual. My son will provide Mr. Ruth music he needs help with and he incorporates this into the day’s lesson.

Mr. Ruth is an excellent clarinet player as well as a teacher. He really cares for his students and supports them. Our family highly recommends him. Hope you will sign up for lessons here soon.

I have been taught by Mr. Ruth for over four years and He has helped me improve my tone, articulation, fluidity. Every year since the 7th grade he kept pushing me to get better to get into the All-District Band. From his teachings and lots of practice, I have been selected into this band for all four of the years that I have tried out. In all, he is a really great teacher and a great person in general.

Mr. Ruth is kind, has a tremendous amount of patience, and is an extremely educated musician. He has a keen sense to access a student's musical ability and adjust his lessons to benefit the student to the greatest capacity. I don't know of an instrument he can not play. He has a light demeanor and a good sense of humor. Not only does he listen, but he plays along with my children sometimes, and models examples to improve their understanding of the music. I recommend him constantly to others seeking musical instruction, and everyone always has positive experiences to share. He is a talent and a treasure.

Jim Ruth is a phenomenal teacher that is truly invested in the growth of each musician as an individual. He makes lessons both fun and educational, working on everything from foundations to techniques to pieces of music. His knowledge, passion, and patience make him a great teacher that is able to develop a comfortable environment and connect with each of his students. As an outstanding musician, he can demonstrate to students the music or concepts they are learning at a high level; an important way for a developing musician to learn. He has truly helped me to improve my musical abilities and be a better player, and I could not recommend him enough!