Saxophone Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard

I've been a lifetime musician, and love finding unique and fun ways to motivate my students.  I've worked with most styles of music before, and arranged music for many as well, so I'm very comfortable helping students with a variety of disciplines and interests.  My experience in both the civilian and military music communities has given me a very open-minded but direct approach to WHAT you should learn, and HOW FAST you should be able to progress each individual student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

Certainly, here's a more concise description of my teaching approach in music: 1. Personalization: I tailor lessons to each student's background and goals. 2. Strong Fundamentals: I emphasize music theory and technique for a solid foundation. 3. Practical Application: Students start playing music early, fostering creativity and a connection to music. 4. Music Appreciation: I include lessons on history and culture for a well-rounded understanding. 5. Performance: I provide opportunities to build confidence and stage presence. 6. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My focus with each student is to tune into them in a way that I can then assess their physical, mental and emotional abilities. I ask each student what they want to learn with their instrument. If they do not know, we then start with the basics to establish a solid foundation in music with their instrument. Along the way, I ask the student what kind of music they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Hello! My name is Wes, and I am a multi-woodwind instrumentalist based out of Long Beach, CA. I attended California State University, Long Beach for my master's degree, and The Ohio State University for my bachelor's. Though I am mostly seen playing a saxophone, I am classically trained on clarinet, flute and even oboe! I play a wide variety of styles of music, from jazz to pop, and perform and record with big bands, small jazz groups, pit orchestras, and much more! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I am new to teaching, though I have had success dabbling in teaching in the past. When I was in high school I coached middle school saxophone students and successfully prepared them for their biannual jazz concert. My experience, however, is as an all-around musician. I have been studying music for 18 years and I have been trained in classical, jazz and many other genres. I have recorded on three studio albums and performed countless shows. Read More