Saxophone Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Saxophone, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As mentioned before, lessons will be geared towards the needs and interests of each student. It’s not enough to just work on the “fun” things that we’re good at! I like to work with a goal oriented mindset. For example, we may say “I will be able to play my scales in sixteenth notes at 90 BPM by the end of the year” or “I will be able to perform this piece on an upcoming concert”. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

For younger students, I utilize method books to familiarize the student with reading music. Scales, and whole tones to develop the embouchure and intonation. For intermediate and advanced students an emphasis is placed on mastering the essentials necessary to succeed in the musical ensembles and as a soloist.Articulation, timing, phrasing and dynamics are the key focus to further the players technique. Sight Reading, Scales Practice, and various exercises are utilized to build technique and endurance. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I have years of experience performing and teaching both classical and jazz styles, and try to make lessons fun for my students. Having studied some of the most renowned saxophonists in their field, including Timothy McAllister and Eugene Rousseau, I am comfortable teaching saxophonists of all levels. As a performer I have won or placed in numerous competitions through the country, performed a concerto with a professional orchestra for an audience of 3,000, and have have played hundreds of jazz gigs. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I have taught several improvisation courses and directed jazz big bands at Florida State University and their music summer camps. I was a saxophone instructor for the Byron Center High School Marching Band. I have given private instruction to middle school students, high school students, and college students for the past six years. My main areas of focus that I teach is woodwind instruction, improvisation, big band playing, composing, arranging, and general skills needed to play music at a professional level. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Music is a big part of my life. I started playing trumpet in the fifth grade and eventually went to the University of Toledo where I received my bachelor and masters in music education. I have been a band director for thirteen years and have much experience starting students on all instruments. My college training and my years so far as a band director have helped me to learn how to play all of the instruments in the band. Read More