Saxophone Lessons Crittenden County, AR

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I love working with students and helping them discover their love of music. I love working with students of all ages. My individual approach to teaching allows me to find, and help students with their individual needs. I will focus on technique while developing the artist within through lessons that are fun, and engaging. Lessons start with a warm-up that I have designed based on input from nationally renown soloists and teachers on Saxophone and Clarinet as well as my own experiences as a professional player and teacher, followed by etude work from one of the many books that I can recommend at the first lesson and wrapping up with the solo literature that we are studying at the time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

My methods of teaching change with each student. All individuals learn differently. I start by seeing where each individual is and how they react to the material. We first learn basics and move as fast as the individual can or wants to. I want all my students to play pieces by themselves and with others (not just the same instruments). Im always wanting my students to be a well rounded individual in music and in life. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

Music is a journey and has provided a sense of purpose in my life by allowing me to help others find their way within its infinite potential to impact society and oneself awareness. With that said, I typically let the student set their own pace and tune into their thought process to understand them enough to offer a set of approaches to learning. Whether the lesson will start with jamming over popular songs or listening in on an original by the student; Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Euphonium, French Horn, Music

My teaching style depends on the student. I like to see my students develop in a pace thats best for them not me rushing them before their time. I allow my student to set goals for themselves where they would like to be in the next few months when it comes to playing music. I reward my students whether they exceed or not it makes them eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

My primary focus is students in the high school age, so I mainly use a student-focused teaching style. I want my students to have a say in what we're doing, as well as allow them to practice analyzing the music themselves rather than telling them what to see. The primary idea of it is that it gives the students and the teachers a chance to switch roles. The four roles in reciprocal teaching are summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting. Read More