Saxophone Lessons Sonoma County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet

For beginning piano, I use the thompson and bastien books, along with basic theory books. As the student progresses, I introduce them to actual peices of vaying styles, as soon as they are ready. For saxophone and clarinet, I use multiple books, depending on the student's needs and goals and a host of my own materials and methods I have developed from years of teaching. I always concentrate on learning how to breathe corrctly and produce a smooth and constant airflow to produce a nice, steady, controlled tone. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

Every person is different as every student is different, so I make a point to cater to the individual and not get locked into an umbrella method of teaching. I make myself available to each student to ask questions and get the most information out of whatever subject we might be discussing/learning. I make sure that each students needs get met by determining on day 1 of lessons what they want to get out of music and the instrument they are learning. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

From 1981-1993, I was the music director for URCS, a private school in Long Island, NY. I developed pedagogy and taught the high school band and choir. Since 1985, I have taught private lessons. Many of my students have gone on to be professionals in the industry. I absolutely love seeing my students click with understanding on their faces when they get the next piece of the puzzle they may have been missing regarding their playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I find that the most effective method with beginners is to color code things in a way that makes sense. I have stickers for this and a chart of what each means. Music is similar to math, and once the student can make proper associations in their head when looking at music or playing an instrument, the rest becomes easier. I typically will have them give me a song they want to learn and make it my goal to teach it to them by the end of the first six months. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I'm an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who loves to work one-on-one with students and help them achieve their artistic goals. I'm originally from Houston, went to the College of Wooster in Ohio, and then got my masters in New Mexico before returning home in 2012. I moved here to San Diego to train circus acrobatics and teach music, and I'm LOVING it here. I've had the pleasure of playing with and learning from some of Houston's jazz icons, including Woody Witt and Kelly Dean, and also training under some of the best classical saxophonists, such as Dr. Read More