Saxophone Lessons Essex County, MA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Organ, Synthesizer, Recorder, Piccolo, Keyboard

If you wish to educate, you must inspire first. Each student is encouraged to proceed at a pace that is suited to their aptitude, goals, schedule and drive. Positive acknowlegement of achievements, clear communication and demonstration of techniques, opportunities to play with others at a similar level of growth and an atmosphere of musical community are key to the progress of my students. To inspire, instruct, and enjoy music is the mesaage the teacher should be imparting to the student. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching privately over 5 years ago, from my college apartment bedroom, and ever since I have been consistently teaching. Some students come and go, but I have some that have remained over the years. I believe that music is all about inspiration, which then leads to motivation. If I as the teacher can find something that inspires a student to be motivated to improve on their instrument, then I've done my job! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard

I take the time to get to know the student and which methods would best benefit and keep the spark ignited. For standard piano lessons, Bastien and Faber methods are always a hit with both children and adults. For Saxophone lessons I use the "Standard of Excellence" book that most school bands use. I have also written a lesson book of my own that I use pages from. If the student would prefer presenting their favorite records/songs and learning the styles and sounds that they hear, we can go down that road! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Recorder, Music

I'm there to expose you to what you don't know and see if you like it and to answer all your questions (hopefully).. then - to play together and have fun! For curriculum I would like to research together with you the book that will fit you the best.  After 3-6 months, you will be able to enjoy the instrument more and have the tools to make a choice of what you want to focus in the vast array of musical styles and abilities.  Read More

Instruments: Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

For beginner students, if they are enrolled in a music program at their school, I will use the method they are provided augmented by music and theory I have developed. For Flute students, I have found that many band methods, which are what many public schools use, are not written for flute, but rather are transposed (or translated if you think of music as a language). My method teaches for success. Read More