Saxophone Lessons in Aripeka, FL

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Music

My teaching styles vary from student to student. It is impossible to teach every student the same way. Some students learn methodically and some learn holistically. The teacher should be similar to a blade of grass which blows in the wind. One has to be flexible and not rigid nor Stiff.Generally speaking, I have a very relaxed approach in my teaching style which makes the student more comfortable at his or her lessons. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

I began teaching during my college days instructing saxophone at ASM studios in Avalon instructing school level students. At the same time I began instructing privately teaching a few adult students. This where my teaching began! After graduating at the music department, the Dean of Music recommended me for the music tutoring position at Valencia College and I taught under that position for one full school year. Woodwinds Instructor Feb 2017 - Present Beats Tunes School of Music I teach saxophone, flute and clarinet to elementary through high school level students. www.beatsandtunes.com Music Tutor Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 Valencia College I solely tutored all levels of music theory, ear training, sight singing and class piano for 3 semesters after I graduated Valencia's music program at their east campus in Winter Park for one school year. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I have twenty one years of teaching experience. I started teaching at the age of 19 as a private teacher and also I was a band conductor for a couple of years at Moscow State Wind College. When I came to the US in 2007 and year later I started building my private teaching studio while I was a student at Roosevelt University. My students participated in solo competitions and orchestra auditions and they successfully continued music careers. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My methods are tailored to the individual student. I focus on proper breathing, posture, and instrument placement in the early part of my lessons. Then, I focus on scales and harmonies. The majority of my lessons consist of Technical Exercises, and I choose pieces/songs based on the students natural inclinations. My method books include: Ferling 48 Etudes Bach Cello Suites (Transcribed for sax by Trent Kynaston) Trent Kynaston Scale Studies Improvisation for Saxophone (Oliver Nelson) The Jazz Real Book Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Cello Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing for me when it comes to teaching is knowing that my student is progressing but also enjoying their experience overall, another very important factor is overall retention of the information. Every person is different so there is really no cut and dry method of teaching, keeping this in mind the experience for everyone should be unique in a way. By setting routines together Im sure we could come to an agreement on how we could both help each other achieve our goals and succeed. Read More