Saxophone Lessons Oklahoma

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I also teach advanced jazz students for style and improvisation to prepare them for performance Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

Imagine a game in sportspick your favorite sportand think about what would happen if there were no rules, no referees, no time limits, no boundaries on the field. The game would never actually happen, which would be absolutely no fun at all, right? So we will learn the rules of the game and you will find pretty music coming out of your instrument. You will know it by the sound of it, but I'll be sure to let you know when I hear it as well. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Oboe

I am comfortable working with students of all ages and ability levels, from beginners to accomplished players. I do not change my method of teaching, utilizing the Hal Leonards Essential Elements, Suzuki and Dalcroze methods. These varied styles allow for proper instruction from the inital sessions through the point of quality performance. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been playing the clarinet and saxophone for 13 years. I began teaching lessons in high school and have continued teaching since. I went to school at Northern Oklahoma College to obtain my Associates Degree in Music and continued my education at Oklahoma City University where I received a Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Music Education. I have studied under Dineo Heilmann, Dr. Stacey DiPaolo, and Bradford Behn. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

My teaching experience started 5 years ago. I was a senior in high school and was teaching a beginning student the trombone. Throughout the past 5 years I have continued to teach students when I was able to. I encourage regular practice and maintaining a consistent schedule. I always say 10 minutes a day is better then 30 minutes every 3 days. For younger students a combination or aural learning and written learning are great ways to help them engage and keep an interest. Read More