Saxophone Lessons San Mateo County, CA

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Ukulele, Euphonium, Piccolo, Music, Acoustic Guitar

Music should not be merely stoic, mechanical, repetitive rudiments, paradiddles or scales. These important elements when paired with the mind and heart deliver the extraordinary essence of whomever or whatever is creating it. That expression is music. Music is one of the most unique representation of who we are. It can, but does not have to, represent all that we are. There was undoubtedly more to Mozart then what we perceive in the many works he composed. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute

Various styles: Big Band Jazz, R B/Gospel, Salsa, pop rock, ska circus pit band. Also extensive session work in Los Angeles; soundtrack and album projects. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, French Horn, Oboe

The methods that I choose to use with my students depends on what they want to learn. Some students want to just play classical music, some pop, some jazz, some marching band, etc. Therefore I do not use the same teaching methods for all students. With that being said, I do make certain that all of my srudents understand the basic elements of music, i.e., time and key signatures, note values, melody, rhythm, harmony, pitch, intonation (if a wind instrument), form, theme and variation, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet

I am a professional saxophonist, composer and instructor who loves to share my knowledge with my students. In 2009, I graduated Berklee College of Music with honors with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition, Saxophone performance and Orchestral Conducting. I have had the chance to perform in different parts of the world with some of the greatest Jazz and Latin Jazz musicians in the scene such as Arturo Sandoval, Alex Acuna, Ramon Stagnaro, Hector Martignon, Roberto Quintero, among many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Mallet Percussion

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who specializes in working with young beginning musicians. My experience as a former elementary school general music teacher and band director has provided me with the insight to support students to succeed in those environments. Music has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world as a performer and, it is my goal to support my students so they may also have the same experiences. Read More