Saxophone Lessons Jefferson County, CO

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, French Horn

My love of teaching begins years ago from being a beginner student and helping my peers understand their instruments. In high school I was a section leader in marching and concert band for two years, leading sectional rehearsals and helping students one-on-one. Many of my peers started coming to me for costructive criticism and I would help them in a private lessons setting. In college this continued as I was in the studio with other saxophonists and in methods classes with other musicians. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a patient and motivated music instructor who loves working with anyone sharing a passion for learning more about music and their instrument. In 2017, I graduated from Texas AM University - Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a minor in the Music Industry and in 2019, I graduated from North Carolina Central University with a Master of Music in Jazz Studies with an emphasis in Composition. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Different methods for different needs is how I help each person learn for maximum enjoyment and success. I include stretching, finger exercises, focusing tools, and relaxation techniques. Music pieces and techniques may include portions of method books, classical pieces, popular songs, and self-written songs. I teach beginners to read music (even if they cannot read words yet) and to play creatively, by ear (even if they can already read music.) But most importantly, I help students learn to play music for FUN. "Practicing" is called "Playing at Home," and I encourage finding non-stressful ways of sharing one's love of music with others. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

  General teaching philosophy: I help my students build good fundamentals.  I customize lessons to define and reach realistic goals and address students’ school band needs or other musical activities.  I respect students’ other interests and pursuits.  I am an experienced professional musician well versed in woodwinds and a variety of styles.  I can offer students a broad spectrum of musical knowledge. I can teach all levels from a young beginner to an adult professional.  I can offer individual or group instruction. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Keyboard

I put a large emphasis both on sight-reading and learning to play by ear; I believe these are the most important two skills any musician can have, whether he be an amateur, professional, or somewhere in between (yes, there's an in-between!). I like to focus on whatever a student has coming up for an audition or a solo & ensemble festival. If I can help players have a great experience soloing in public or help them win an audition to play with a great band (and I have a very good track record with my students winning auditions), they'll be more motivated. Read More