Saxophone Lessons Chicago County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Accordion, Harmonica, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, French Horn, Piccolo, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Hi, my name is Nat. I have been a Music teacher for 30 years and have been playing music since I was 8 years old. I am an enthusiastic teacher and I love teaching for so many reasons. The way I teach is simple, I teach my students how to play correctly while having fun. Whether you are a beginner or someone with a few years experience, take lessons with me and I promise that you will get better and enjoy your lessons. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

Through the years I have taught a variety of artists in the home or my studio. Most recently I've incorporated Skype to be able to work with more international based students. I'm a huge technology geek and love to incorporate it when applicable. I also teach Electronic Music Production and Performance for Ableton Live. Now that many more people have access to high-speed internet I can work with a more diverse group of people. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion

I began teaching people how to play instruments when I was in high school, by teaching new students to the band how to play percussion. I then continued teaching once in college by volunteering at local high schools helping new students to the band programs learn brass and percussion. From there I worked with the Rich South high school band director and the Jack Hille middle school band directors. Once I graduated college I taught choir and instrumental music for the catholic school system for two years. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Music

For guitar and bass I teach reading of sheet music as well as tabs. For bass guitar I teach beginner and intermediate using Hal Leonard's Bass Method Complete Edition and Mel Bay's Electric Bass Method Volume 1 and 2. I use additional materials based on the student's particular long term goals. I teach beginner level piano using Keyboard Musicianship Piano for Adults (10th Edt.) by Stipes Publishing Company and for beginner voice I use Progressive Sight Singing by Carol Krueger as well as an array of online resources. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I also take a lot of opportunities to do a lot of side gigs. Last year around this time I was asked to come up and play at the Green Mill in Chicago to perform with lots of great artists/musicians. After that great opportunity, I get asked to do a lot of local musicals as a pit musicians and I just keep performing in local community bands. I do wish to continue my education to earn my Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance after that I plan on getting a teaching job and trying to find a job as a musician in the bigger cities Read More