Saxophone Lessons in Foster City , CA

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute

...What good is it if he can play all rhythms and notes and sound bad? So I endeavor to strive first for great sound. 2. Counting: Furthermore, horn players play in horn sections about 90% of the time. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

...For beginners the first sound is the most important basic thing for a horn player (woodwind or brass). For children I use easy melodies they remember. This is helpful so they won'tget bored or tired easily. ... Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Music

...I am currently playing with the Walnut Creek Concert Band and The Community Womens Orchestra. I have had the opportunity to play with Awesome Orchestra, Dirty Cello, a Prince cover band and many other jazz and classical groups.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...I have found that a total beginner can play a few notes after the first lesson, and just gets better and better as time goes on. If a student is more advanced and wants to learn to improvise, then we pick a tune or performance that appeals to them and work with that, learn that song and solo, making sure, at the bottom line, that the player understands what is going on.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Euphonium Music Keyboard

...Right Away. With all my students we work together to develop a practice routine that is specific to your musical goals. It will be a warm up, a couple of skill exercises, and a song that you pick out.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I always say that rhythm is more important than the notes. Play the right rhythm and the notes will come instead of playing every right note while sacrificing rhythm.... Read More