Saxophone Lessons Arizona

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, English Horn, Keyboard

I am a versatile, dedicated and multi-talented teaching professional, committed to providing a solid education and instilling music appreciation in my student’s. Integrating diverse differentiated lessons, providing a well-rounded learning experience for my student’s. I am able to tailor lessons to meet students’ needs and peak their interest and imagination. I am compassionate and inspiring, and maintain a motivated and well-disciplined classroom where each student feels special, cared for and successful. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Beginning students for woodwinds (flute, clarinet, saxophone) usually start with the Essential Elements book. As they advance the next books are usually Breeze Easy book 2 followed by the Rubank Intermediate and Advanced Methods. Advanced students will break into instrument specific methods. Flute with use methods such as The Melodious Studies and Pares scales books, clarinets with use the Klose books and Saxophone students will use Ferling and Klose studies. Students wishing to study jazz methods will use either the Jim Snidero or Walt Weiskopf methods. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For piano students, I like to use the Alfred courses.  This method is great because they have courses of study for all ages and levels, and students can progress through several courses throughout their study.  For flute/clarinet students, I like to start with either Hal Leonard's Essential Elements or the Rubank methods books.  Once students have moved beyond the basics, I like to introduce solo repertoire that is appropriate for their level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

Level I (Late Elementary / Early Middle School): Modern Course for the Saxophone (Hegvik) Do It! Play Alto Saxophone (Froseth) Elementary Method (Rubank) Basic Rhythmic Training (Starer) My First Universal Sax (Deville) Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation (Azzara) Chop Monster, Books 1-2 (Berg) Basic Jazz Conception (Niehaus) Level II (Late Middle School / Early High School): The Art of Saxophone Playing, The Saxophonist's Workbook (Teal) Intermediate Method (Rubank) Alto and Tenor Duets (Gee) Selected Duets (Voxman) Easy Jazz Conception (Snidero) Aebersold selected volumes Intermediate Jazz Conception (Niehaus) Jazz Saxophone Etudes, Jazz Saxophone Duets (Fishman) Level III (Late High School / Early College): Les Gammes (Londeix) Voicing (Sinta / Dabney) 48 Famous Studies (Ferling) Jazz Conception (Snidero) Advanced Rhythmic Training (Starer) Charlie Parker Omnibook (Aebersold / Slone) Advanced Jazz Conception (Niehaus) Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a multiple woodwind performer and an educator with a strong European background in music theory, aural skills, and music history. I hold BM and MM in saxophone performance and recently graduated with my second MM in multiple woodwind performance and pedagogy.  I am a very passionate teacher with years of experienced. I also stay active as a performer which I believe is a very important aspect of a good pedagogue. Read More