Saxophone Lessons Gwinnett County, GA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

All methods are relative and based on the student. However, certain ages and ages require a general foundation of basic fundamentals. Guitar: Mel bay basic guitar method 1, to more advanced etudes and transcriptions of chord melodies, etc Piano: based on level, children’s books to advanced repertoire for adults Woodwinds: essential elements or more advanced etude books (rhubank- ferling studies-karg Communication of goals and a realistic approach to those goals will guide our curriculum and change from student to student based on level and available time, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion

I have lead others and taught them before ever having my own classroom as a leader in High School and College. It has greatly pleased me that my students have had many accomplishments in many groups. These vary from various Honors Bands, the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, and many High Valued Scholarships. I ecourage regular practice for all my students to review and refine their musicianship overall. I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities to teach those who are interested. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Tuba

For beginners, I recommend Standards of Excellence and if the parent's budget allows, a subscription to Smart Music which can monitor and record daily practice and inform a student of minor errors so growth can happen between lessons. For intermediate or advanced students, I like to establish a well rounded warm-up routine for their practice and move into solo repertoire appropriate for their level. For adults, I like to cater towards their goals and desires. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo

One of my greatest joys have always been to see my students make progress and express how happy they are with themselves after working hard, and this is one of my greatest motivations to teach and give teaching all that I've got. As a private studio instructor, I encourage my students to keep detailed notes of our lessons and record their practice sessions and discoveries in that same note book for this helps with organization and focus, thus eliminating the need for aimless practicing and playing of ones instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Music, Acoustic Guitar

The most important thing is instilling a love of music and the key to this is through a positive attitude. This means that when any student makes a mistake they are treated with respect and kindness and when analyzing any performance I expect that behavior of my students. While we always have something to work towards keeping students from falling into a rut is essential in maintaining good form. So, diversifying the lesson plan is key. Read More