Saxophone Lessons Shelby County, AL

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The instrument I'm teaching will determine the methods of teaching I use, for example, if I'm teaching saxophone I use Hal Leonards essential elements to teach the fundamentals and after that depending on what style of music or type of player the student wants to be will determine what I teach them. What i teach is different for every student. Every student is different, what a student is interested in such as a style of music or playing has a huge impact on what I teach them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm an exciting and tenacious teacher of music; I found a passion and love for music at a young age, and I would love to pass it on to anyone willing to learn! Starting out on alto sax, I was in concert band from 4th graded onward, then joined the marching band in 8th grade transferred to tenor sax from 9th-12th. I picked up the bass guitar in 10th grade, then the electric and acoustic guitar in 11th. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, French Horn

I have been involved in music as a player since 1966, and have been a featured soloist on both trumpet and clarinet with concert bands around the Southeast. I began playing my secondary instrument (trumpet) in 1970, and have studied conducting with symphony orchestras and concert bands. I have taught band at elementary, middle and high school levels, and was honored with the task of founding the band program at my last school. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar

For beginning students, whether instrumentalists or vocalists, I focus first on establishing strong fundamentals. I often use structured, proven method books such as Hal Leonards Essential Elements, along with age appropriate warmups, technique builders, and simple ensemble pieces to build confidence and foundational skills. As students progress, I introduce solo and ensemble repertoire that matches their level and prepares them for their first performance opportunities. For intermediate and advanced students, I customize lessons based on their goals, instrument, and musical interests. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo

My teaching experience dates back to when I was in high school. I was a section leader, but most of all a caring supportive friend. I would help teach my section, especially when we were going to compete. From there for me it went from leaching them to tutoring off and on for many years how to play the flute or piccolo. I taught younger kids and even adults how to play. Read More