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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in Manhattan . 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 Flute Clarinet
My dedication to music instruction goes beyond just imparting technical skills; it's about instilling a lifelong passion for music. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, my goal is to guide you on your musical path and help you unlock your full potential. Let's embark on this educational journey together, where music knows no boundaries. With a wealth of experience teaching saxophone privately, I've had the privilege of nurturing countless musical talents. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I enjoy when my students show improvement through dedicated practice. I encourage this by setting achievable weekly goals for them. This can be as simple as working through a known exercise at a few metronome clicks faster than the previous lesson, or as complicated as learning a whole song in one or more entirely new keys. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
Every lesson starts with listening. Whether it be to yourself, someone you want to sound like, or your favorite band, the best way to focus your efforts while learning is to know who you want to sound like and what kind of music you want to make. From there, everything else falls into place. There's no use spending long hours practicing techniques and exercises and scale patterns if it's not serving the purpose of helping you achieve your goals and if it's not helping you have fun playing music. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music
I am a very patient teacher. I set goals for my students but I help them progress at their own pace. I encourage them to learn the proven methods and to search what they are interested in learning. Learning every aspect of music is incouraged. There are proven teaching methods for learning the blues and improvisation, with knowledge of the right notes to play on what chords. Tone, armature, and breathing properly are important. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar
Incorporate different musical styles: Drumming is used in a wide range of musical styles, and it can be helpful for students to explore and learn about different genres. This can help them develop a more diverse skill set and a better understanding of how to apply their skills in different musical contexts. 5. Use a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning: Different people learn in different ways, and it can be helpful to use a variety of teaching methods to reach all students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I am a New York City based songwriter, artist, arranger, producer, and educator, most often occupying the space between R&B and Jazz. My music is influenced by artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Erykah Badu to John Coltrane. I went to Boston in 2015 to study Musical Theatre at the Boston Conservatory. There, I began songwriting and discovered a new passion leading me to change course in my education and continue my studies at Berklee College of Music in 2017. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Music Keyboard
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is a combination of Hip Hop, R&B, and Jazz. I love improvising over a tight groove with impactful harmony.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
As a saxophonist, flute and clarinet were instruments that a lot of the music I was playing required. So, that was a part of being a professional. As a producer and composer, I wanted to be able to fully flesh out my compositions. For that reason, I worked hard on growing in my piano, guitar, and bass playing.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The best thing you can do to practice effectively is make a concise plan. Before entering a practice session, decide 3 things you want to practice. For example - 1) Play the G scale 5 times without fail, 2) Work on the first 4 bars of a piece, 3) Jam along with a backing track. Then, follow those steps completely. A well planned 20 minutes can go farther than an unplanned 2 hours.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
As a professional, my practice sessions have three elements - maintenance, growth, and work. I spend the first 10-15 minutes on fundamentals (long tones, scales, patterns) to keep my playing in shape, I spend 10-15 minutes learning something new to continually challenge myself, and I spend the rest of my time focusing on whatever music I am working on for a performance or recording.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
On saxophone, tone is the most difficult thing to master because it is totally subjective and unique to each individual player.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For young players, I use the Standard of Excellence series. Of the books I've tried, this series has the best visual resources. If a child needed a refresh on something we discussed in a lesson, they could easily find and understand it in these books. For more advanced players, I use the Rubank series. These books are simple and fundamental driven. Every page is an incredible opportunity to grow as a player.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Yes, I have had several students receive NYSMAA scores ranging from high 90s to perfect scores. They succeeded by addressing the challenges of the pieces, creating a roadmap, and following that roadmap with persistence.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child has developed basic motor skills, they are ready to start lessons. If your child is interested in music, they are more than ready to start lessons!
When will I start to see results?
As a beginner, you will notice results immediately and frequently. As a more advanced player, you will notice results less frequently, but they will be deeper and more impactful results.
23 Years
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41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
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