Saxophone Lessons Adams County, CO

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Keyboard

I love teaching, and I firmly believe that almost anyone can be taught to do almost anything! I have music degrees from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and USF in Tampa, Florida. After teaching at Hope for 6 years, I joined the Air Force to play with the world-class musicians that make up their bands. I spent 8 1/2 years in Colorado Springs stationed at Peterson AFB, and I loved it! I then moved to Illinois to be stationed at Scott AFB, playing with the USAF Band of Mid-America. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My approach to teaching is very interactive. I seek to provide my students with many different was to experience music including singing, playing, listening and analyzing. In this way, my students may make lasting connections with music and find success in many different areas of study. I, as well, strive to be the best example I can be for my students so that they may see musical possibilities which may not be presented to them otherwise. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, French Horn

I am very big on rewards programs and keeping students excited about what they are playing. This required reasonable, achievable goals that still push the student to go beyond their comfort level. Positive reinforcement is so important, especially with early players and when we hit walls in our growth. Seeing exactly where a student is at and understanding the encouragement they need is what makes a good teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is completely synonymous with my methods from above. I'm a very personable, laid back individual. I think success is defined by each individual student. One student may think touring across the world is the success they are after, another student may find success in completing one song in their bedroom. I will do everything in my power to help you attain the type of success you are looking for. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Previous tours include: The Sound of Music, Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella., Elf, Man of La Mancha, Shrek, Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone, A Christmas Carol and Bye Bye Birdie and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Recently, I had the honor of playing Reed 3 for the Pre-Broadway debut of Frozen at the Denver Center in 2017, as well as an original production of Oklahoma! in 2018. I am available to teach flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, voice, piano(beginner through intermediate level) and guitar. Read More