Saxophone Lessons in Cheswick, PA

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

...I have enjoyed playing with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra on Bass Clarinet and playing in other ensembles. I have also enjoyed teaching saxophones and clarinet sections in Pittsburgh area marching bands. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...I have remained active as a musician myself through performing both at church and with the Lonestar Symphonic Band. My passion is in instrumental music and so I left a 12-year career with the Spring Branch Independent School District where I taught elementary music in order to go to a small charter school in Katy to start a band program for them. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Recorder French Horn Piccolo Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe

...For piano students, I prefer Alfred's methods, whether the adult or for beginners. For band and orchestra, I use Essential Elements (or whatever their school is using), and supplement with Rubank's methods.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...For jazz studies, I begin students with Lenny Neihaus' Jazz Conception for Saxophone, which lays a great foundation for jazz and swing playing. After this, I do a lot of ear training and memorization exercises for tunes, and talk about chord-scale theory.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...After all, the musical concepts I want my students to learn can be found in all kinds of music. If students find these things organically through playing the music, they will immediately see their importance.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Ukulele Recorder Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

...Asking my students questions, listening to their answers and interests, as well as providing positive and constructive feedback nurtures the students' love of music and their instrument.... Read More