Saxophone Lessons in Southside, FL

Instruments: Saxophone

The most important step in ensuring a student gets focused instruction towards their plans is to come up with a teaching plan for what they wish to accomplish, either with the student or parent/guardian depending on their age and experience. My style incorporates music theory, standard repertoire, and ear training into their lessons so that they have a well-rounded understanding of music and how to better engage with it in the real world. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba

My experience in teaching private lessons goes back to high school when my band director prompted the All-District and All-State band members to give lessons to our sections after school, which allowed me to immediately transition into giving private lessons as a college student. I have given music lessons at Mason's School of Music in Tallahassee, provided lessons as a self-employed contractor, as well as having served as a trumpet /trombone instructor with the Goodwill Band in Tallahassee. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I currently lead my own group and recently released my debut CD New York Stories. In March 2011, I was the guest artist at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Spring Jazz Festival in Houston, TX. I have had the opportunity to perform extensively across the United States and Europe and have performed at many of New York's premier live music venues such as The Blue Note, Birdland, and The Knitting Factory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone

I am currently a graduate teaching assistant for the saxophone studio at Florida State University. Here is a summary of my past teaching experience: Visiting guest artist at Montclair State University, coaching saxophone quartets (April 2018). Teaching private lessons to students of all ages at Music Arts in Olathe, KS (2017 2019). Teaching private lessons, both saxophone and piano, to students of all ages (2016 - present). Teaching private lessons, both saxophone and piano, to elementary and middle school students in the North New Jersey area for "Home Sweet Home Music Lessons Inc." (2015 - 2017). Read More