Saxophone Lessons in Olivia, NC

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Music Keyboard

I love when I get to see my students fall in love with music and have great passion for it. I take an individualized approach to each student, and I also set realistic goals so they can meet them. I want to make sure students improve, while not getting frustrated or bored. I think it is also important to make sure the student is always having fun, because creating music has to be a choice for a student to succeed. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Music

For all students, there will be a focus on the fundamentals at the start. For intermediate to advanced players this is a period to both evaluate strengths/weaknesses and to establish expectations for the teacher-student partnership. For beginners this is the necessary first step on their journey as musicians. Once the student has a working grasp of the fundamentals, we will begin the work of putting together their first recital performance. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Ukulele

I have been a music educator for over 20 years. I was a middle school band director for 14 years. All of my bands received first division and second division ratings at festivals and my students received first and second division ratings at individual solo and ensemble festivals. In addition, I was a judge for solo and ensemble and festivals. My students took trips to Chicago for music workshops and to see the Chicago Symphony. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

For my students that would like to set up lessons long-term, I gauge their current playing levels through excerpts and materials we agree on, on the first lesson that they shall have prepared on our our follow-up and then from there, I will be assigning material to focus on the areas that need work and what to reform. During that first lesson we will be discussing goals, expectations, and performances for the calendar year. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute

I believe that it is important that every student progresses at their own individual pace; but I also believe that it is the goal of every student to have fun at what they're doing. Music is meant to be fun! I encourage my students to play to the best of their abilities at each lesson, and I acknowledge their achievements so that they can take pride in the progress they have made during our lessons. Read More

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet

Hello, everyone! I am a music teacher based in the triangle of North Carolina, and I would love to offer you private lessons. I teach to all experience levels from complete beginner to advanced high school students auditioning to major in music in college. I have experience in many realms of music education because I've taught as a middle and high school band director, middle and high school choir director, and have taught privately on numerous instruments for many years. 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