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Daniel E In Home In Studio
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Instruments: Saxophone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theater, Latin, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Avant-garde

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Daniel E   In Home In Studio
Instruments: Saxophone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Musical Theater, Latin, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Avant-garde

Where I Teach:
In Your Home My Studio
Ages Taught: 12-80
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Degrees / Training / Special Info:
other: Berklee College of Music, Bachelor Degree: University of California

Awards:

2019 - Berklee Global Jazz Institute Full Tuition Scholarship

2015 - Berklee College of Music Merit Scholarship

Overview:

I am a saxophonist, composer, and teacher based in Brooklyn. I have been fortunate to perform all over the world, including recent tours in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Panama, and Costa Rica; and has shared the stage with many great artists, including Danilo Perez, Kenny Werner, Ralph Thomas (Sun Ra Arkestra, Quincy Jones), Benjamin Koen (David Murray, Cecil Taylor), Yessaï Karapetian, Opor Red, R&B singer Allen Stone, and singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer. I hold a M.M. in Contemporary Performance from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in Boston, where I was fortunate to study with Joe Lovano, John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington, and others on a full scholarship. I also have undergraduate degrees from Berklee College of Music, and the University of California, Berkeley.

EXPERIENCE

In my 10+ years as an internationally touring musician and music educator, I have been fortunate to work with hundreds of students in one-on-one lessons, workshops, and outreach concerts around the world. I have an extensive background in music education, having taught privately for years - both through my own studio, and more recently as a Senior Instructor at Tunelark, a San Francisco-based music education startup. I also served as the Performing Arts Director for a large K-12 international school, leading music education for over 100 students in grades 6 through 12. In addition, I have led workshops for groups ranging from 5-50+ students, on topics including jazz improvisation, ensemble performance, and composition. Recent examples include clinics at major jazz festivals and venues in Panama, Costa Rica, China, and Taiwan.

METHODS USED

My teaching method is roughly similar, whether you are young or old, a beginner or advanced. I believe in staying as close to music as possible; exercises have their place, but if we can use actual music to teach technique, sound, articulation, harmony, or any other topic, all the better. As a teacher, I consider a large part of my role simply curating the music you hear and learn, combining both your interests with your skill level and needs as an instrumentalist. Rest assured, I'll put you to work! But if I do my job right, you won't even notice.

LESSON STYLE

My approach to teaching is simple. I believe every student has a lens through which music feels exciting and natural. My job as a teacher is to help you discover it. For beginners, you might call this developing an interest or passion for music. Whether you're young or old, this is one of my favorite challenges as a teacher. For advanced players, it may be more about finding your voice, or dealing with issues of ego, purpose, technique, etc. Having spent years studying with some of the best musicians in the world (Joe Lovano, Danilo Perez, John Patittucci, Kenny Werner, George Garzone, and others), I combine lessons from the masters with my own approach to help you grow.

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