For the teacher, I would mainly look for someone who has experience teaching children, rather than focusing only on their degree or title. A clarinet student specializing in performance or education can be an excellent choice if they know how to explain the basics, adapt exercises to a 10-year-old, and teach good posture and embouchure.
You could arrange a trial lesson first and see whether your child feels comfortable with the teacher. A spet teacher may become particularly valuable as your child's level develops.
For the instrument, I would recommend renting or buying a good, professionally serviced student clarinet rather than purchasing a very cheap new model. Commonly recommended beginner instruments include the Yamaha YCL-255, the Buffet Crampon Prodige, and some Jupiter models. A Buffet E11 can be a good clarinet, but it may not be necessary at the beginning, and it can require more maintenance.
The mouthpiece and reeds also matter a great deal for a beginner. Most importantly, avoid an instrument that is difficult to play or poorly adjusted, as this can quickly discourage a young student.
I work on Easy Lig, a project focused on clarinet accessories. We have published some free educational resources about getting started, reed placement and choosing a ligature. They may complement the teacher's advice:
https://easylig.com/blogs/infos
Wishing your child a wonderful start!
You could arrange a trial lesson first and see whether your child feels comfortable with the teacher. A spet teacher may become particularly valuable as your child's level develops.
For the instrument, I would recommend renting or buying a good, professionally serviced student clarinet rather than purchasing a very cheap new model. Commonly recommended beginner instruments include the Yamaha YCL-255, the Buffet Crampon Prodige, and some Jupiter models. A Buffet E11 can be a good clarinet, but it may not be necessary at the beginning, and it can require more maintenance.
The mouthpiece and reeds also matter a great deal for a beginner. Most importantly, avoid an instrument that is difficult to play or poorly adjusted, as this can quickly discourage a young student.
I work on Easy Lig, a project focused on clarinet accessories. We have published some free educational resources about getting started, reed placement and choosing a ligature. They may complement the teacher's advice:
https://easylig.com/blogs/infos
Wishing your child a wonderful start!