Alexander P  
Instruments: Saxophone, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Musical Theater, Showtunes, Marching Band, Punk

I have been teaching privately since my undergraduate studies. Private teaching became not only a way for me to test myself, but transfer what I have learned to passionate young musicians. Not only have I taught through my own private studio, but I have helped build private lesson programs at schools in Michigan. I love sharing and discussing music with students; by teaching I have the opportunity to get kids interested in music and saxophone in ways they never thought possible. Not only that, but they teach me as well!

Private lessons are tailored to the needs of each individual. In general, we will focus on tonal and technical development through scales, repertoire, long tones, and other exercises. We will use etudes as well as pieces to learn about history and music theory. Students will work on not only their performance skills, but aural development as well. I also encourage listening to other performers in addition to time spent practicing. Students will want to document their progress through a practice journal and recordings. This way, they can see and hear just how much they’ve progressed!