Saxophone Lessons in Neshanic Station, NJ

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I approach each student individually, working with strengths and addressing weaknesses in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Individual musical interests (such as jazz, pop, classical, or rock genres) are incorporated into each lesson, helping to streamline and facilitate the learning process. Lessons focus on:Beginning students learn to make music from the first lesson starting with simplesongs, and eventually withme joining in playing duets at each lesson. Tone production Finger technique Music notation Rhythm Sight reading Playing by ear Phrasing and interpretation Improvisation At each lesson we work with short term goals, leading to long term improvement. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

Hand-in-hand with this, I would like the student to understand the basic physical functions of their instrument. For example, understanding why a certain this button make a certain note. 3) If the student is interested in composing their own music, this is something I would love to work with them on! As a composer, I've had my music premiered all around the world, including France, Spain, Estonia, and all around the US. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute

I use a few different method books, and while they are very useful for attaining the building blocks of technique and knowledge young and beginning musicians need but I like to go beyond what reading books has to offer. My goal is to show my students everything there is - reading, theory, and technique are all important but so is creation, improvisation, learning through sound and finding what inspires them. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

My teaching style is focused on playing as much as possible and encouraging good practice habits. The most important thing I can do as a teacher is teach my students good practice habits! This includes showing students not only WHAT to practice, but HOW to practice it. By spending as much time as possible in the lesson playing together, I have found that my students have more fun playing in the lesson, learn more, and in turn practice more during the week! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I am an experienced and passionate musician and educator. I have performed and conducted educational programming worldwide and have taught in public schools in New York City. Additionally, I have conducted educational workshops on the university level. I have two albums under my name on a popular independent label and more coming out soon. I have also composed music for several films. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo Oboe

I’m a woodwind doubler based in New York City; graduated with a degree in saxophone performance from Kennesaw State University in 2011. I’m passionate about music and enjoy sharing all the skills required to enjoy playing an instrument with my students. I spent years touring the world on cruise ships, international acts, and pit orchestras. Nowadays I focus most of my time working on playing all the single reed instruments and playing in the bands in musicals locally in and outside of New York City. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

I'm a passionate and driven music instructor who loves sharing my love of music with students who possess the same passion. In 2017, I graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with a concentration in classical saxophone. I've been playing saxophone for 14 years, Clarinet for 5 years and Flute for 3 years. Over the years I've been playing with cover bands and I've been a freelance music for the past 8 years. Read More