Saxophone Lessons Bergen County, NJ

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Lessons are positive and laid back.  An atmosphere is created to be able to ask any question. Lessons are comprehensive, meaning that they both play to the student's strengths while addressing any weaknesses or information that is typically skipped over in public school simply due to lack of time and having the students on an individual basis.  Lessons are not just theory oriented, but more performing oriented.  There is always a solo to play or duet to sight read. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My teaching style is focused on playing as much as possible and encouraging good practice habits. The most important thing I can do as a teacher is teach my students good practice habits! This includes showing students not only WHAT to practice, but HOW to practice it. By spending as much time as possible in the lesson playing together, I have found that my students have more fun playing in the lesson, learn more, and in turn practice more during the week! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Organ, Double Bass, Keyboard

My own mentor was a tough guy... He would stand behind me, yell, shout and pound my shoulder. For sure, it is not for everyone. With most students, I take a calm and relaxed approach. As a child studying the classics, I remember teachers hitting my hand with rulers when I made mistakes. Jazz; however, is a creative art. It also requires making things up on the spot, so the most important skill is not to avoid mistakes, but to be able to recover from them. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard

It's very important to me that the student progresses at their own pace while still being presented with new challenges along the way. I believe in a well-rounded music education, by teaching music theory and ear training from the very beginning along with private instruction, supplemented by listening/analyzing music, ensemble playing, performance opportunities, and using the best of new music technology software to increase one's overall musicianship. I work hard to personalize the experience for each student, listening to their needs and working off their personal strengths and weaknesses. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Extensive experience performing as part of the band of Broadway and Off-Braodway shows between the years of 1970-87 Military service: Canadian army band full time percussionist-1974-1977  Recordings : ABC TV, commercials for Duncan Hines, Chrysler, Lottery, Nevada Bank, and many rock bands. Teaching private students of all ages and levels for over 40 years. I PLAY PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, PERCUSSION, MRDANGAM, SAX, CONGA, BONGOS, DJEMBE. I HAVE TAUGHT FOR MUSIKALESSONS FOR 5 YEARS AND ALSO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ( MONROE , EAST WINDSOR, MANALAPAN SINCE 2011. Read More