Saxophone Lessons Crittenden County, AR

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the Standard of Excellence Method Book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of those fundamentals, I will begin to introduce other method books and solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Fundamentals will still be a major part of every lesson even after the student has grasp them. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I believe every person's needs are different making the books and pieces that I recommend different for each student. But, teaching materials in my studio include etude and study books, exercises written by myself to target specific needs and standard solo repertoire that I believe every saxophone or clarinetist should play. Students will also be requested to keep a journal either electronically or on paper with short notes about practice sessions from each day, to help guide goals and instruction in each lesson. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Piccolo, Music

For my beginner students it varies for me when it comes to my delivery method I like to use colors and shapes to be reflective. I use the Bruce Pearson "Standard of Excellence Book 1. with this learning method it allows me to develop the student in a pace that works for them allowing the basic fundaments of music, Fingering, scales, & solo pieces with diagrams and pictures demonstrating the steps. for my Intermediate and Advance level I use the same book but Book 2 teaching similar as Book 1 but it also gives more styles of fingering and more detailed & intense lessons. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

My primary focus is students in the high school age, so I mainly use a student-focused teaching style. I want my students to have a say in what we're doing, as well as allow them to practice analyzing the music themselves rather than telling them what to see. The primary idea of it is that it gives the students and the teachers a chance to switch roles. The four roles in reciprocal teaching are summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting. Read More

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

I feel that creating a freestyle/open studio environment with the ability to diversify their talents into different areas is true to what makes music what it is. In other terms, I will teach multiple instruments to a student within a lesson if they so choose to(with keeping progress in mind). I call this method "Teaching one to be an Artist through self-discovery". With my background in live performances and multi-instrumental skills, I can offer a unique and liberating experience for a student who truly wants to dive deep into what music has to offer as a whole. Read More