Saxophone Lessons in Duquesne, PA

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...One of my main goals in teaching young students is developing a keen sense of how to practice effectively. I like to encourage students to actively seek opportunities to perform and record music wherever they can, so I often times facilitate the process with my own contacts. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Oboe Keyboard

...Take breaks! When practicing, the most challenging part is that it can be frustrating! There will be that part of music where you just can't seem to get that rhythm or your saxophone refuses to play the high B. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

...Students have the most fun and learn the most when they are doing what they would like to do. This doesn't mean that the fundamentals aren't important but when it comes to the pieces and etudes we study the student will play what they would like to play.... 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 Flute

...Practice slow! Technique builds over time and trying to play fast quickly doesn't work. Practice 30min a day and don't think you need 3hr a day.... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Ukulele Euphonium French Horn Music

...I believe in teaching time management from the start. I will start with a small weekly practice goal, and as the students progress, that goal will increase.... Read More