Saxophone Lessons Suffolk County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Hello, my name is John and I teach Private Music Lessons in and around New York City. I offer lessons in Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piano and subjects such as Music Theory, Improvisation, Music History, and other areas. Biography: John is a musician based primarily in New York City, and was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After finishing his undergraduate music studies at Florida State University where he received a BA in Jazz Studies, John is now pursuing his masters degree at the Manhattan School of Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

Between undergraduate and graduate schooling I honed my teaching craft. I taught lessons to a wide variety of ages and ability levels. I also taught public school for a non-profit organization called Education Through Music in the Bronx. At the graduate level, I play with the New Music Ensemble, Robert Dick Large Flute Ensemble, various chamber groups, and orchestra. I also continue to perform in New York City with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Keyboard

I am a self-taught saxophonist and pianist; and bring the enthusiasm and passion into all the music I perform and record professionally, as well as the lessons I teach. I am a permanently-certified NY State Social Studies Teacher, but have been teaching music, the music business, and giving lessons since 2002. I have been fortunate in my musical experiences to play stages such as the Apollo theater, Madison Square Garden, and BB King's in Manhattan. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

He spent his formative years as a classical cellist and picked up jazz saxophone at age 15. Since 15, he has been primarily a saxophone player and music producer, with a passion for the progression of Black American Music. He has toured with both Bobby Watson and Bobby Broom and performed with artists such as Sean Jones, Tim Green, Brandon Woody, Fredrick Sanders, Frank Lacy, Ameen Saleem, Quincy Phillips, Kris Funn, Marshall Gilkes, and Christian McBride. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Oboe

I like to follow a format for lessons, giving a certain amount of time to warming up, practicing technical studies and scales, etudes or lessons, solo literature and ensemble (duet, trio, ensemble) literature. I would encourage students to make an agenda for practicing, I believe many student need to learn how to practice, much like study skills, so they can make good use of their time. I teach students how to mark their music, how to break apart difficult sections and how to set goals for each week. Read More