Saxophone Lessons Sonoma County, CA

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

James P. is an avid performer and educator in the SF Bay Area. In 2019 he was appointed to the second/bass clarinet chair of Opera San Jose. During the summer, He is Principal Clarinet of the Utah Festival of Opera and Musical Theater. James has also performed with Modesto Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Silicon Valley, West Bay Opera, Townsend Opera, Fresno Grand Opera, Symphony Napa Valley, Sphinx Symphony, Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Monterey County Symphony and many other Bay Area Ensembles James has taught clarinet at CSU Stanislaus and UC Santa Cruz, and now maintains a full private studio. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Music, Keyboard

My teaching method is centered around consitent practice and the idea that a student's practice time should be both fun and efficient. I work closely with my students to learn their musical interests and then establish their musical goals. With those goals in mind, we create a daily practice routine that is both fun, efficient, and designed specifically for that student, with their strengths and weaknesses taken into account. The materials used in these practice routines are pulled from my own personal library of music books, all of which I have worked through and mastered. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute

Once a foundation is established on the instrument, the priority is guiding the student toward finding her/his individual voice and expression. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I've been teaching private lessons in music since I was in high school and have always enjoyed sharing and mentoring younger students and professionals whenever my guidance or council has been sought. I've crossed pollinated my teaching methods over the years with my experiences working in a variety of environments from Universities, Opera Houses, Concert Venues, Theatres, and dojos. I like to emphasize the consistency of practice and finding the enjoyment in each session of practice and play. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I am married to my wife Valerie; we have four children ages 4-13. I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in music and have been trained in all the orchestral instruments, specializing in piano, clarinet, and guitar. I am currently teaching at the Terra Nova School in La, Mesa, and we have been living in San Diego now for almost 20 years. We are Christians, and pastored in the city for 15 years. Read More