Saxophone Lessons in Surfside, CA

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

...I want my students to be as enthused and excited about music I as I am. I want my students to set goals for themseleves as well as the goals I have for them. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...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. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...I remember winning competitions for art class and receiving strong grades as well. But as a kid, I always had a dream of becoming an architect for houses.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...We will also work on pieces and/or jazz standards and sight reading. I also try to incorporate music theory in lessons for all students. We start with basic musical terms and concepts, and explore more advanced ones as needed.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Drums Mallet Percussion

...I have taught 6 years old musicians who grasped music faster than 25 year old students. There are always exceptions. When it comes to children who are 10 years and younger I prefer doing the lesson in groups of 3 or more.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harp Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Lute Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Shakuhachi Oboe Bassoon English Horn Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...As a grad student at Miami, Derek was a guest lecturer in Jazz Pedagogy courses and guest conducted the Frost Studio Jazz Band. He has been a member of the Jazz Education Network since 2013 and the International Trombone Association since 2014.... Read More