Saxophone Lessons Wayne County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

Hello! I am a driven, passionate, and adaptable music educator. I just graduated with my bachelors in K-12 music education from Eastern Michigan University. I have studied the saxophone as my primary instrument for over 10 years now. I have taught a various range of ages and abilities for saxophone, clarinet, piano, and more! I believe that every child deserves a quality music education. Music is such a special experience that helps people grow in multiple areas. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I custom tailor lesson plans for each individual student based around the "Three T's" I assign every lesson. The first "T" stands for technical exercises, where I assign students specific technical exercises that best facilitates the growth where in the student's technical prowess that I see that they're weak in. For example, if a student is having trouble with playing a C major scale, I might assign them Klose's Daily Saxophone Exercise #1. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

For younger students, I utilize method books to familiarize the student with reading music. Scales, and whole tones to develop the embouchure and intonation. For intermediate and advanced students an emphasis is placed on mastering the essentials necessary to succeed in the musical ensembles and as a soloist.Articulation, timing, phrasing and dynamics are the key focus to further the players technique. Sight Reading, Scales Practice, and various exercises are utilized to build technique and endurance. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone

I'm a teacher who finds a great deal of joy in the success of my students, in particular the students who enjoy learning about music and find satisfaction in pursuing music. I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2011 with a bachelors degree in Jazz Studes, and am scheduled to graduate from WMU in December of this year. I've been given some amazing opportunities to perform including a trip to Chile to promote the release of my first record "Mastermind". Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a friendly, calm teacher which is my style. I motivate my students a lot but do it in a positive way. All my students understand that they ultimately decide whether not they will have success or not, no one else. It is my job to guide you and to give you advice, but in the end the student must be the one who does the work. Students who think in this way usually do have the most success. Read More