Saxophone Lessons in El Toro , CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Euphonium Oboe Bassoon

...I've been teaching in the greater Los Angeles area for almost 20 years, teaching students from ages 4 - 92 (yes, really! 92!). Levels range from beginning to professional, with advanced students having won scholarships and awards. I encourage all of my students to learn the language of music; to learn about their instrument and the best means of expression using that instrument.  For the past 8 years, lessons have been supplemented with an annual holiday recital where students have the opportunity to perform, which is an important part of the learning process! ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Recorder French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion English Horn Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard

...I typically give an honorary lesson up front to assess the child and their attention span. With teens-adults I base it upon their desire to learn, which can be properly assessed conversationally. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...Next I cater to the students ability to create their own character with a solo. Finally it is important to go over theory so the student is adept in the language of their instrument.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Accordion Ukulele Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...To apply concepts musically they need to do it with musical taste. For a good developing of a good musical interpretation. My students have to transform those exercises in to real music and touch hearts with feeling.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Saxophone Bass Guitar Organ Acoustic Guitar

...But if it would be just a hobby like mine, I would encourage the student to learn by ear supplemented with a little theory to be able to learn a musical piece or song in the shortest time possible.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

...I didn't believe him until I became a teacher and understood that tone has a huge role to play in a player's skill level. The saxophone allows for so much nuance in the sound.... Read More