Saxophone Lessons in Wood Ridge Garfield , NJ

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...Since no two students are the same, I try to tailor lesson plans to each student's playing level.  For elementary level students, I prefer to work out of the Rubank method books and if they are interested in jazz and/or improvisation, I supplement the lessons with etudes from the Lennie Neihaus Jazz Conception series. ... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

...My teaching style is focused on playing as much as possible and encouraging good practice habits. The most important thing I can do as a teacher is teach my students good practice habits! ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Music Keyboard

...Growing up in a musical family instilled a love of music as a child. My father was an accomplished jazz pianist and when I was 15 years old I began playing professionally.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Recorder Keyboard

...My only goal is that the student is excited about what they are learning and playing. I will tailor every lesson plan to the student's personal interests, and make sure that goals are realistic such that the student feels that they are making progress.... Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

...I have been privately teaching since 2012, primarily teaching high school students in between classes in college. In 2017 I was offered a Graduate Teaching Assistantship from Florida State University, where I was assigned eight students and two saxophone quartets, as well as teaching the saxophone portion of the Woodwind Fundamentals class that was offered.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Music Keyboard

...I always begin the first lesson with a short discussion, asking each student what the hope to gain from taking lessons. every person learns differently and it is extremely important to acknowledge the needs of the student before even opening a book.... Read More