Saxophone Lessons Contra Costa County, CA

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

I have taught music since I was in Highschool. It wasn't just lessons for middle schoolers or young children. I taught and ran my high school's Jazz Band when I was a Junior and Senior. Due to a lack of funding, it was not a regular class, so it was up to me to take the reigns. Since then, I have grown and taught many more private students, but also different schools and places. Read More

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: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I'm an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who loves to work one-on-one with students and help them achieve their artistic goals. I'm originally from Houston, went to the College of Wooster in Ohio, and then got my masters in New Mexico before returning home in 2012. I moved here to San Diego to train circus acrobatics and teach music, and I'm LOVING it here. I've had the pleasure of playing with and learning from some of Houston's jazz icons, including Woody Witt and Kelly Dean, and also training under some of the best classical saxophonists, such as Dr. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Music

A student's success is a teacher's success! I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals by setting a positive and encouraging atmosphere in lessons. Building positive rapport is important to me and, like any teacher, I expect the best effort and growth mindset from students. I actively involve students in setting realistic goals for each lesson to boost their musical confidence. Students ask, "What if I make a mistake?" Mistakes are a natural and essential part of growth. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

While all of my students study the same fundamental musical principles, I believe that every lesson should be as unique as every person. That's why I always create new, customized lesson plans and provide individualized materials for all of my students. In my experience, this approach is most effective at increasing the student's musical ability—and it's a lot more fun! Rather than just going cover to cover through a method book, we'll keep things interesting and fresh by playing music games (especially with younger students), composing our own music, listening to new artists, and working on pieces that are requested by the student. Read More