Saxophone Lessons Cheatham County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2023, I graduated from The University of Utah with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play both at the Avery Fischer and Carnegie Halls in New York, as well as the All Saints Church in Rome and Temple Bar in Dublin. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I tend to start beginning students with the Hal Leonard Essential Elements books, but if I find that the student either has previous experience or else progresses much faster than normal, I will move them to the Rubank Blue Book instead. Fundamentals are a critical element for learning any new instrument, and that includes playing scales. When I am first beginning, I will work a student through the scales until they have played them through correctly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Music

The honor and joy of my career is watching my students learn, grow, and develop a passion for music. Because of this, I tailor every lesson to fit the individual by focusing on areas that need improvement and refining areas that are proficient. I help students track this by having students keep a lesson and practice log. In the lesson log, I record student goals, progress, assignments, and feedback from the lesson. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For my beginning students who are children on piano, I typically start with Alfred's Basic piano books. There are so many levels and it helps them understand the basics. With the piano books there are also theory workbooks that give them a chance to think about what they are actually doing when it comes to making music. With the older students on piano, I stick with Alfred's Piano books for adults. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Keyboard

I have a Masters degree in music composition from the University of Memphis with a minor in music theory. I also have a bachelors degree in music composition from Texas A&M at Commerce Texas with a minor in piano. Since graduating from college i have been conducting after school music programs for many local schools as well as teaching private lessons from my music studio. I also love to perform and have played with many groups over the years in a wide range of musical styles including, RnB, blues, rock, reggae, Latin rock, jazz and electronic music. Read More