Saxophone Lessons Pinellas County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I remember my first experience playing in the band program at my elementary school. It was exciting and fun and from that point on I was hooked. I have been playing in different bands ever since, from classical quartets to small jazz groups, funk, blues and big bands. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

Matthew H. is a professional saxophonist, composer, and teacher based in Tallahassee, Florida. Matthew graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with minors in Jazz Studies and Music Theory/Composition in Spring of 2021, studying saxophone with Dr. Salinas and Dr. Poole, and studying composition and new music with Dr. Karaca, Dr. Poole, and Dr. Austin. Matthew is continuing his education with his Masters in Music Composition at Florida State University in Fall 2021 alongside his professional work. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

I began teaching during my college days instructing saxophone at ASM studios in Avalon instructing school level students. At the same time I began instructing privately teaching a few adult students. This where my teaching began! After graduating at the music department, the Dean of Music recommended me for the music tutoring position at Valencia College and I taught under that position for one full school year. Woodwinds Instructor Feb 2017 - Present Beats Tunes School of Music I teach saxophone, flute and clarinet to elementary through high school level students. www.beatsandtunes.com Music Tutor Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 Valencia College I solely tutored all levels of music theory, ear training, sight singing and class piano for 3 semesters after I graduated Valencia's music program at their east campus in Winter Park for one school year. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

I like to demonstrate concepts by modeling so the student knows what they are supposed to sound and look like. I will sometimes play to give an example or send a link to a recording to help the student. I encourage students to go at their own pace. For example, if a student is playing band music that is very easy, I will assign them something else to work on to help them continue to advance. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone

I am currently a graduate teaching assistant for the saxophone studio at Florida State University. Here is a summary of my past teaching experience: Visiting guest artist at Montclair State University, coaching saxophone quartets (April 2018). Teaching private lessons to students of all ages at Music Arts in Olathe, KS (2017 2019). Teaching private lessons, both saxophone and piano, to students of all ages (2016 - present). Teaching private lessons, both saxophone and piano, to elementary and middle school students in the North New Jersey area for "Home Sweet Home Music Lessons Inc." (2015 - 2017). Read More