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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in NYC, New York . 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: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo
I am a passionate and committed music instructor and performer. I have recently completed my second master's degree at the Royal College of Music where I learnt from some of the greatest musicians of our time (i.e. Gareth Davies and Susan Milan) and perform with fantastic orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra. As an avid doubler, one who plays multiple instruments usually within the same instrumental family, I perform regularly on the flute, clarinet and saxophone, especially in musical theatre pit orchestras. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder
I use standard method books, along with personal sheets of exercises I have developed through the years. I publish my own solo books with accompaniments, which I also use. These books are primarily classical pieces, but I also use digital accompaniments for jazz and popular music. Theory and ear training are also part of my lessons. My lesson books include Rubank books for beginning students, and Rose, Andersen, and Bassi studies for more advanced students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
Daniel is a versatile musician, composer, and educator. He began playing saxophone at age 11, and has since expanded his repertoire to include multiple woodwind instruments. Originally from midcoast Maine, Daniel has been based primarily out of New York since 2008 when he began his studies at Purchase College. Daniel looks forward to remaining an active teacher in the tri-state area, and a return to Purchase College, this time as a graduate student and he has also recently moved full-time to New York City! Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder Double Bass Music
For beginning woodwind students, I have had success using the Rubank method books as a starter. Alongside a method book, I like to work on material chosen by the student, as well as my own supplemntal exercises. It is important for the student to understand the musical concepts associated with the repertoire, as well as focusing on performing well. I also prefer to have my students keep a practice log book, in order to track their progress. For piano and music theory, I like to use the John Thompson method for beginner students, and the Bastien Piano Literature series for more advanced students. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I love helping my students discover what inspires them about music. Through working with each student's individual needs I am able to tailor my lessons to match them perfectly. My goal is to bring out the joy in music for my students. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
I have been teaching since 1990.I like to keep lessons light-hearted, engaging, and fun. I believe that the most important lesson a student can learn is to love and enjoy playing music. Once this is accomplished the rest is easy! Students who learn to love playing an instrument enjoy practicing, progress rapidly, and continue to play music throughout their lives.I work with various band methods, tailored for each student'sindividual skill level and personal needs. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
Finding my own voice and freeing myself from academic pressure. Many students start studying music as something external, a subject to master. But as they progress, music becomes who they really are and they find this intimate, personal connection that makes a life full of meaning.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I do not know, why. I never chose it. The idea came to me suddenly, like an irresistible urge, to go and buy an saxophone and start playing right away. When that happened, I already was a well-known singer-songwriter and a jazz vocalist.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My childhood teachers did not inspire me, but scared me off and strongly traumatized me - they were oppressive, violent, rude and very academic. I decided to study music for real in spite of them, because I was sensing that there is something very different about music than what they were trying to do to me. Music for me was my parents' jazz and classical records, my family playing piano and improvising. For me, it was natural to play, sing and improvise - and my teachers, unfortunately, made it very unnatural and fear-based, fear of mistakes. This is the reason why I decided to start teaching and help people to de-stress themselves, to feel joy and pleasure in music, to find relaxation and good feeling about oneself.
When will I start to see results?
You may see the obvious results already after the first lesson. The first lesson will already enable you to play a simple melody. Seeing and feeling the results is very important to keep being motivated, so I try to help you to start playing right away. For that reason, a one-hour first lesson is highly recommended, instead of the usual 30-min introduction. A woodwind instrument is a combination of operating the instrument and operating one's own body and breathing.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Try to touch the instrument every day, even if only for 5 minutes. When playing, play as slow as to feel completely comfortable, without making mistakes or losing focus. Play the material that feels moderately challenging, not totally easy and not too difficult to manage. Keep breathing calmly, deeply.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Make sure he/she listens to music or hears musicians perform live. Imagination in lessons is more important than mechanical skills. For woodwind instruments, it is not recommended that a child starts lessons before she/he can physically reach all keys on the instrument without strain on the body. Usually it is a minimum of 7 years old. Although there are training woodwinds made of plastic, Nuovo brand.
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Cities with Students
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