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Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Bass Guitar
My teaching style is fairly easy going. I don't force unrealistic expectations on students because everyone is learning music for a different reason. I like to figure out what their reason is and progress accordingly. If it's a young student looking to continue music throughout their school career, I will make sure they learn how to read sufficiently and I will make sure they know how to play with peers by performing with the student as an accompanist. Read More
Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
I like to put all my saxophone students in the book The Universal Method For Saxophone by Paul Deville, it is the bible of the saxophone and I still play in it as well For jazz I like The Concept of jazz by Lenny Neihaus, 3 volumes For elementary students they can use their school book or the Hal Leonard methods Read More
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet
My lessons are structured with attention paid to the fundamentals of each instrument and the fundamentals of music. I have learned that when a student practices a mistake over and over it remains a mistake. I immediately slow the student down and concentrate on just a measure or even two notes to accomplish correct rhythm, fingerings, articulations and phrasing. When the student can successfully play a passage correctly then the work turns into fun music making. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
I love music, I love people, I love teaching music! I love sharing my passion for music and what I have learned over 25 years of playing and teaching private lessons. In 2002 I attained my Masters degree in saxophone performance from the University of Washington in Seattle. In 2004 I joined the Tiptons Sax Quartet and Drums and have been touring and performing internationally since. I have taught privately since 1996, I have taught in public and private schools as a woodwind coach and instructor in after school programs. Read More
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Synthesizer, Recorder
My approach is based largely on the intentions of the student. Beginner students will need a foundation to build on, that foundation will include singing, reading music, clapping rhythms, learning melodies, and free exploration for a fearless musical future. Older experienced students will be exposed to a More in depth view of the fundamental components of music, a particular group twelve crucial aspects that must work effortlessly in concert to create an impressionable musical experience. Read More
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