Saxophone Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Acoustic Guitar

Music is experienced ears-first, and that's how I prefer to teach. I certainly teach everyone to read music if they don't already know how, but I really like to help people hear the music they want to make. This is done through listening assignments, playing with my students during lessons, some music memorization, and singing. I also incorporate a lot of improvisation games to get students making sounds pressure-free and help them access their inner expressive voice. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute

Hi there! My name is Chris Sullivan. I am a professional musician and educator. I recently graduated from the University of Southern California with a doctoral degree in Jazz Studies and Music Education. I am a professor at two universities on the west coast - The California Jazz Conservatory and the Glendale Community College. I am a patient and methodical teacher who loves to inspire and foster the interests of my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Keyboard

I teach combination of the Suzuki method and the Hungarian style (stressing the natural, comfortable, painless, tension free method). For young students, the Suzuki method is great, since the repertoire is all fun! Also the CD that comes with every level is vital! Children enjoy and benefit from that. I am an audiophile, so I can set up students with a quality hifi system on the cheap - this is so vital in Suzuki method, as he stated in his book, Nurtured With Love. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I have over 20 years of teaching experience, and over 9 years teaching private clarinet and saxophone lessons in the Bay Area. Most of my gigs are classical clarinet, but I also play musicals as well. I have taught lessons and sectionals all over the Bat Area and have taught at CSU Stanislaus, and UC Santa Cruz. I believe in consistent practice to improve your abilities on your instrument, but also believe in having fun during out lessons. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I always say that rhythm is more important than the notes. Play the right rhythm and the notes will come instead of playing every right note while sacrificing rhythm. I encourage students to make their mistakes loud, proud, and in rhythm so everyone has a better idea of what needs to be worked on most. I also emphasize isolating parts to practice and working backwards. Example: play the last two bars of the song until comfortable with it, now play the last 4 bars, last 6, last 8...etc., whole song. Read More