Saxophone Lessons Crittenden County, AR

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, Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the Standard of Excellence Method Book 1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of those fundamentals, I will begin to introduce other method books and solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. Fundamentals will still be a major part of every lesson even after the student has grasp them. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lesson engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I believe that there is no one method you can use for every student. Method books can be useful but I try not to rely on them because I always found them boring if overused. I try to build lessons around styles of music that the student is interested in. It's always a balancing act trying to find the music for each student. The trick is to find music that is challenging enough for them to learn from playing it, interesting enough for them to want to pick their instrument up and practice, but not too challenging that they'll get frustrated with it. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I'm a true music lover all around, and I hope to share that with my students as well as cultivate their skills. I am currently a junior Music Education major and philosophy minor at the University of Arkansas and I plan to continue to graduate school afterwards for Clarinet Performance. I am primarily a classical clarinetist, as I have a lot of experience in varying types of ensembles and solo work. 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