Saxophone Lessons Jackson County, MO

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My experiences in a wide range of musical settings energize my goal todevelop the interest, enjoyment, and personal achievement of each student through consistent application of fundamentals. I understand each student has their own unique personality and talent to offer. I will work with you to bring that out. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Trumpet: for beginners, I typically utilize the methods book in which the student is using in their beginning band class. If the student is not enrolled in band at a public school, I typically use a combination of materials. Focus on fundamentals at the beginner level is essential for musical proficiency. Beyond fundamentals, I always aim to include something fun that the student has a drive to learn. For intermediate trumpet students, I will first assess the students goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Having taken lessons on several instruments and being self-taught on others I understand that the most important thing a teacher can instill in their student is 1) the basic knowledge to understand the instrument, and 2) the passion to discover and teach themselves. After all, discovery is a far more effective teacher than instruction. I believe it is my job to guide a student onto the right track with a basic knowledge-base, and teach them to love music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Piccolo, Keyboard

It is very important for students to understand the theory associated with their teaching. Therefore, students are constantly quizzed to verify cognitive relation to newly learned information. If students can connect the science & skill of knowledge it is retained long term. This encourages the student to think and respond quicker. ...keeps them on their toes. I teach for matey of information, therefore, I am always reviewing. In addition, as the student learn, I also play along with them on most occasions. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began helping my friends work through their music when I was 19 at Missouri Western State University, and eventually cultivated a bustling studio of students through word of mouth. I now teach full time in Zoom and in person with house visits, or at my home studio. My students regularly perform very well at state competitions, form bands of their own, and have found great cause in writing their own music outside of academia. Read More