Saxophone Lessons in Olivia, NC

Instruments: Saxophone

Hello! My name is Tae, a recent graduate of the Florida State University, known for our phenomenal college of music programs and I am excited and enthusiastic to share my passion for music with future students whom have either just started their instrument, have currently been playing at an intermediate level, or just want a couple of lessons to get a second opinion on their musicianship. I have been playing saxophone for the past 11 years of my life and the past 4 years at the collegiate level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

I began teaching during my sophomore year of college. I have had the opportunity to instruct all ranges of age groups as well as different sizes of ensembles. I emphasize the importance of regular practice routines with my students, as it leads them to better understand what they need to improve upon as well as helps me to help them achieve the goals they are wishing to reach in their playing. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I like to customize my lesson plans based on the student's needs. It also depends on the style of music that is being learned. I typically like to start with the Rubank method books. These books follow a progressive sequence of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. However, this is not necessary; the concept of these books is to get a grasp of the fundamentals. I also provide many fundamental exercises I have created and used in my daily practice. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Music

I am an experienced musician and have played a number of genres. I also have experience in playing the 4 standard types of saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone). During my undergrad I held leadership roles in multiple ensembles which required me to train and teach students of various skill levels and ages. I instructed students on topics ranging from basic ear training and music literacy (a.k.a. reading music) to hearing complex harmonies and improvisation. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Accordion Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele

During my years of teaching in East Lansing Michigan my band programs continually earned first and second division ratings at festivals. We took trips to Chicago every other year to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and to do a workshop at Northwestern University and my students received first and second division ratings at Solo and Ensemble both at the district and state levels. I was a judge for solo and ensemble and band festivals. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I take a very detailed and analytical approach to music performance, and this is reflected in my teaching. I believe many students look at a piece of music that seems too difficult and become too overwhelmed to realize that's it's not as difficult as it may first appear. By breaking down music into its components, pitch, rhythm, dynamic, articulation, etc., and tackling each item one at a time, students who thought of music as a strange and foreign language begin to see it as something that just works and makes sense. Read More