Saxophone Lessons Tennessee

Instruments: Saxophone

I first taught lessons in my years at the University of Memphis, some years ago. During this period one of my students was awarded the top alto saxophone chair in the Mississippi All State high school band. I began teaching again during my tenure at UT Martin. During this time I placed students into the All West Tennessee Junior and Senior High School Bands as well as the Tennessee All State Band. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Music

For Beginning students, I start them off with scales Major and minor and 101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns by Grover C. Yaus, which expanded into pieces related to their key. If the student is interested, I can write a piece to play involving everything they learned. And advanced students I usually use: Selected Studies by H. Voxman, Foundation For superior Performance by Richard Williams and Jeff King, and still hit the basis of the basics. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2023, I graduated from The University of Utah with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance. Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play both at the Avery Fischer and Carnegie Halls in New York, as well as the All Saints Church in Rome and Temple Bar in Dublin. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Recorder

I have found that every student requires a very different approach when teaching in a private setting. And that is true of students of all levels. It's quite difficult and unproductive to try and fit every student into the same method. Younger students, beginning and intermediate, progress often has to follow a school dictated path. I can work with any method book provided by the school or recommend a method that I find appropriate for the student. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Piccolo, Music

I work with Rubank or any method books provided by their band instructor. There will be supplemental materials, especially for more advanced students, that are instrument specific such as etudes and technical exercises. We will continue focusing on band literature, contemporary, classical, or solo literature depending on the goals of the students and their interests. While there are some general methods, it is best to meet the student where their needs are and tailor the specific methods to those needs. Read More