Saxophone Lessons in North Hills, NY

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Each lesson consists of warm-ups, scales, etudes and repertoire. Students are expected to show up prepared for lessons and willing to learn! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been an band and orchestra director for several decades and was director of  the brooklyn college big band for 4 years as a grad student.I am quite familiar with concert band,  jazz orchestra & symphonic as well as pop music repertoire .  I have a background of 8 years in percussion ensembles as well as having studied afro cuban, caribbean and indian music. I currently teach guitar, piano, saxaphone, clarinet, drum and percussion classes to children from 5-17 years olden have also taught a few children with autism and ADHD.  I can teach general music appreciation, history, theory, ear training,  and courses re: american music. I can conduct jazz band, symphonic, orchestra, rock band, pit orchestra or percussion ensemble classes as wells perform in musicals as pit drummer.  I  have had 40 years experience performing and directing orchestras in many music genres from broadway pit orchestra, big band jazz, pop,rock, latin, symphonic, military, percussion ensemble and more.  I love music and have performed in all kinds of music events from pop, symphony, opera, rock, big bands, broadway shows and national tours. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

My teaching experience has been quite rewarding and varied over the years. Every student has a unique and special passion that has drawn them into music and I make sure to acknowledge that in order to maintain that spirit even when a task is in front of them. My main focus is the technical aspect of the instrument, helping the student discover how it works for them, so they can shape the music the best way possible. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone

I love teaching music and working with students. I started playing saxophone in the fourth grade and had a passion for music. While at the University of Delaware, I played with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, and Marching Band. I also created my own jazz combo called "Tree". I had the opportunity to play with jazz legends, such as Buster Williams, Todd Groves, Larry McKenna, Dave Schiff, and Matt Harris. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS 2022 - 2023 Success Academy Charter Schools - NEW YORK CITY - Lead Music Teacher - 4x4 Class Load 2016 - 2021 Waverley College - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty, Big Band Director - Instrumental Woodwind Instruction - Higher School Certificate Exam Coaching - Australian Music Examination Board Exam Coaching - Musical Director - 'Guys And Dolls' 2015 - 2016 Woolaware Highschool - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty, Big Band Director - Wind Symphony Sectional Rehearsal Director - Assistant Marching Band Director 2020 - 2021 Marcelin College Catholic Boys Highschool - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty - Instrumental Woodwind Instruction - 1 on 1 2015 - 2016 International Grammar School - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Part-time Adjunct Music Faculty - Director of Wind Sectional Rehearsals Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I like to make music learning a self-engaged process. Students will keep track of their assignments, make some of the decisions about what music to play, and be expected to practice a minimum of 5 or 6 days per week. Students are sometimes reluctant to have discipline at first, but once they realize that they are making fast progress and overcoming musical challenges, they tend to have a great time. I have had parents of middle schoolers tell me that the structure music lessons have brought to their students' lives has made a huge difference in other areas. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

For beginning students who are children, I normally start on Accent on Achievement, Standard Of Excellence, or if they are learning music in school and continuing their studies privately, I begin with any book that they start on in school. Once they have a solid foundation I will have them learn how to play ear, technique books such as Rubank, and etude books and also music that they will find exciting and fun to play. Read More