Saxophone Lessons Kansas

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

My methods very from student to student. If students have already started playing their instrument in school, I will work with them on the method book that they use in school. If students do not have a method book, I will work with them on what is provided or I will find a book that best suits the students needs. For more advanced students, I believe scale work is very important to improving on your instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn

My primary instrument is oboe. I have studied with several successful oboists and earned a master's degree in oboe performance from Bowling Green State University, studying with Dr. Nermis Mieses. While earning my degree I took lessons and participated in masterclasses with some of the most successful oboists in the country. I learned many things from these lessons, but most importantly I learned how to make my own oboe reeds. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo

Because all students have a unique style of mearning, at any age, I usually choose music that fits the student's ability at that time. If a student has a special request to learn a certain song, we discuss if it will be appropriate for them, or if they have to work up to that level. For piano students, I use the Thompson piano series (red book), and for other students, especially flute, there are methods books that I teach from. Read More