Saxophone Lessons in Oakland, FL

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder

I am a professional saxophonist/flutist in central Florida who gigs over 200+ dates a year. I freelance with original bands, wedding and corporate groups. I play in jazz, funk, RB, reggae, soul, rock, songwriter, classical and world music styles. I received my A.A. in Music Performance at Valencia College in Orlando (2012) before becoming the music tutor there for one school year from 2012-2013. I then studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston and moved back to Florida. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am passionate about all things music. I am a graduate of Stetson University's prestigious School of Music and clarinet studio, where I pursued my Bachelor's in Clarinet Performance with a minor in Business Administration. Having a well-rounded education is very important to me and I am grateful to have received what I did. I have experience in Symphonic Bands, Orchestras, Marching Band, Chamber groups, and Operas, on Bb, A, Bass, and Eb clarinet, and on Saxophone and flute as well in various gigs and jazz ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Piccolo Music

When I teach, I always make sure that I present new concepts and ideas in a digestible way. I also make sure my student and I are always on the same page with their goals and their playing. If my students don't understand something or feel like they're in over their head, I don't rush them to figure it out. Backtracking is always seen as a positive thing. The most important part of my student's lessons is for them to learn how to teach themselves how to demonstrate the concepts I show them when they practice. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

As such, I am able to do similar feats with transcribing music onto sheet music, regardless of the instrument, genre, technical difficulty, etc. As an overall person, I am very well-rounded and approachable. I have a very eclectic taste in music, studio art, and film. Being of the experience, I have an especial inclination toward music of the West African diaspora. Aside from art, I find creativity with gardening, nature, and photography. Read More