Saxophone Lessons in Aripeka, FL

Instruments: Voice Saxophone Flute Recorder Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

My experience teaching began while I was working on my undergraduate degree. Student tutoring earned me some money, helped my fellow students, while developing my teaching skills. I believe music and music learning should be fun so I like to incorporate my student's musical interests and what they may want to learn in their session with me. I always encourage participation in the school bands as well as outside bands to promote their personal musical growth which ultimately nurtures the person within. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

Music is an inexpressibly beautiful thing that I believe must be shared. I am a passionate and invested musician and instructor that only wants the best for my students. In 2014, graduated with my Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Georgia and in 2016, I graduated with my Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance from the University of Maryland. As an active performer and chamber musician, I love to make music with others and craft performances to be memorable experiences for those listening. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Music

My teaching methods varies from different styles . I teach music theory, jazz improvisation, musical concepts for all instruments, as well as saxophone and flute lessons . I prefer to teach lessons for one hour, this gives the students a full spectrum of their weekly assignments. I first began teaching the student basic fundamental which includes breathing, fingering, basic rhythms and notes .Once the student has developed these things, I develop a repertoire for the student, The first half of the lesson deals with technical exercises in the second half deals with creative aspects of music such as theory and improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

Over the years, I've learned that every single student learns differently in addition to going at their own pace. Anyone at any age CAN learn music! I've found that presenting multiple solutions to varying problems gives the students the best chance to succeed and it's not that someone cannot learn, they just haven't been presented with an explanation they can understand and clicks for them. I teach for each student individually and to their strengths, not what has worked for others. 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: Saxophone Clarinet

My many years of experience shows that educational process should be fun! Every student should feel interested and excited! How do we do this? As a teacher I choose a repertoire for my students but I also let them choose one or two pieces they like. I would play few pieces for my students to see if they like it. I think it is also important if student participates in concerts. Read More