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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in Columbus . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
I hold my bachelor's of music education from Ohio State University, as well as a state of Ohio teaching license. I teach all ages and levels of playing, as well as many different styles and techniques. Please message me for more information. Thank you!! Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
The greatest experience from high school was being accepted to Indiana University's Saxophone Academy, a week long camp in the summer for advanced saxophonist to work with the world renown classical saxophonist Otis Murphy. I have been very successful in college as well, maintaining a 3.8 GPA, participating in many ensembles and contests, and achieving principle positions in the top music groups the university has to offer. I plan to further my education after earning my Bachelor's, hoping to earn a master and doctorate at Indiana or Michigan University. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
I concentrate on tone production and development of relaxed breath and embouchure control. Finger dexterity follows as matter of course, but good tone production is the key to playing the clarinet and saxophone. Read More
Instruments: Violin Saxophone Music
I start all students with getting a firm grasps of the basics of tone production and air support. I do this through long tone exercises as well as scale work to start learning more notes on the instrument. I focus on slowing incorporating more dynamics, articulation, and time signatures from there. I then start to tailor instruction to goals the student has, whether that be for a school ensemble, a solo performance, or other musical goal such has playing in a gigging band. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
I teach at the pace of the student, setting small achievable goals each lesson. I encourage students by acknowledging their progress and finding out what excites them. Students are encouraged to take what they've learned and participate in recitals, competitions, and any other musical opportunity they can find. I believe music should be taught as a means of personal expression, and so I also make sure to give students the tools they need to play in an expressive fashion, or even write their own music. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute
I feel that I can relate to most students, no matter their skill level or dedication. I found my passion in music later in the game than most, and I know that I can inspire young musicians to be all that they can be. I am primarily a teacher, but I also like to form a friendship with my students. I want to be someone they can look up to and reach out to if need be. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The Saxophone is often regarded as an instrument that is easy to play but easy to be bad at. It can be tough to learn to how to play with a characteristic sound that is pleasant to listen to. I wasn't able to do that until after playing for 7 years. Thankfully, I feel as if I have found effective ways to help students do this much, much faster than it took me.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Yes! I teach using Larry Teal's Daily Study for the Improvement of the Saxophone Technique. It is a great resource that helps you not only better learns scales, but how to play easily in difficult keys. It will help you so, so much to play fast and difficult music easily. I also use Donald Sinta's Voicing: an Approach to the Saxophone's Third Register. It is imperative that a saxophonist learn how to play in the elusive altissimo register and this book allows for the minimum frustrations to occur while learning to do so. All modern saxophone music uses the third register. I also outlined above about why I use David Kish's Practicing with Purpose.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
It was a privilege to perform for Bernie Sanders in 2018. To be able to speak with someone about music education that has the ability to make things better for us teachers is one that isn't afforded often.
When will I start to see results?
It truly depends. Some instruction can provide immediate results. Changing a students embouchure will generally help improve their sound quickly. Some other things take time. What is really important is coming to lessons regularly.
Playing an instrument is like working out. You wont see results for awhile, but it will hit you one day that you are a completely different player than you were when you started out with lessons.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your student is in Elementary School, please ask their general music teacher how they are doing in their class. Do they participate frequently and have a good grasp of the material? Can they read notes and rhythms? Are they doing well with playing recorder? These are incredibly important questions you should ask their teacher to see if they are ready for playing an instrument.
For middle school aged kids all the way to the older adults, it is NEVER TOO LATE to learn an instrument.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Use. A. Metronome. Yes, it isn't fun using one. It's annoying, but it will help you build a sense of internal pulse that just can't be done otherwise.
David Kish's book Practicing with Purpose is an excellent resource that will tell you dozens of ways to practice technically and lyrically challenging passages in any piece of music. Whether it's playin with different articulations, playing it backwards, having a friend come in and listen, recording yourself, and many, many others, it is an invaluable resource students and educators alike should use. It is frequently referenced in my instruction.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My sister is also a band director! She teaches at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, Ohio. She plays the trumpet.
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