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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in Columbus . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Violin Saxophone Music
I start all students with getting a firm grasps of the basics of tone production and air support. I do this through long tone exercises as well as scale work to start learning more notes on the instrument. I focus on slowing incorporating more dynamics, articulation, and time signatures from there. I then start to tailor instruction to goals the student has, whether that be for a school ensemble, a solo performance, or other musical goal such has playing in a gigging band. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
I concentrate on tone production and development of relaxed breath and embouchure control. Finger dexterity follows as matter of course, but good tone production is the key to playing the clarinet and saxophone. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
The greatest experience from high school was being accepted to Indiana University's Saxophone Academy, a week long camp in the summer for advanced saxophonist to work with the world renown classical saxophonist Otis Murphy. I have been very successful in college as well, maintaining a 3.8 GPA, participating in many ensembles and contests, and achieving principle positions in the top music groups the university has to offer. I plan to further my education after earning my Bachelor's, hoping to earn a master and doctorate at Indiana or Michigan University. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
I have been teaching private lessons part time for almost a year. In that short time, my studio has grown to include seven students of varying skill levels. I believe that regular practice is important, and that practicing should be fun. I try to combine classical and modern music when teaching, as both are important to the development of a well rounded musician. I love teaching because I feel as though I learn as much from my students as they do from me, and nothing is more rewarding than helping foster someone else's love for music! Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute
As stated previously, I just want my students to enjoy playing their instrument. I hope that they will improve and be the best that they can be. I do my best to make private lessons fun as well as productive. I utilize the blue Rubank books for students of all levels. No matter how developed a student may be there is always something of value in these books. Of course, I utilize other method books as well as working on specific works by composers depending on what kind of music the students likes. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The Saxophone is often regarded as an instrument that is easy to play but easy to be bad at. It can be tough to learn to how to play with a characteristic sound that is pleasant to listen to. I wasn't able to do that until after playing for 7 years. Thankfully, I feel as if I have found effective ways to help students do this much, much faster than it took me.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Yes! I teach using Larry Teal's Daily Study for the Improvement of the Saxophone Technique. It is a great resource that helps you not only better learns scales, but how to play easily in difficult keys. It will help you so, so much to play fast and difficult music easily. I also use Donald Sinta's Voicing: an Approach to the Saxophone's Third Register. It is imperative that a saxophonist learn how to play in the elusive altissimo register and this book allows for the minimum frustrations to occur while learning to do so. All modern saxophone music uses the third register. I also outlined above about why I use David Kish's Practicing with Purpose.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
It was a privilege to perform for Bernie Sanders in 2018. To be able to speak with someone about music education that has the ability to make things better for us teachers is one that isn't afforded often.
When will I start to see results?
It truly depends. Some instruction can provide immediate results. Changing a students embouchure will generally help improve their sound quickly. Some other things take time. What is really important is coming to lessons regularly.
Playing an instrument is like working out. You wont see results for awhile, but it will hit you one day that you are a completely different player than you were when you started out with lessons.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your student is in Elementary School, please ask their general music teacher how they are doing in their class. Do they participate frequently and have a good grasp of the material? Can they read notes and rhythms? Are they doing well with playing recorder? These are incredibly important questions you should ask their teacher to see if they are ready for playing an instrument.
For middle school aged kids all the way to the older adults, it is NEVER TOO LATE to learn an instrument.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Use. A. Metronome. Yes, it isn't fun using one. It's annoying, but it will help you build a sense of internal pulse that just can't be done otherwise.
David Kish's book Practicing with Purpose is an excellent resource that will tell you dozens of ways to practice technically and lyrically challenging passages in any piece of music. Whether it's playin with different articulations, playing it backwards, having a friend come in and listen, recording yourself, and many, many others, it is an invaluable resource students and educators alike should use. It is frequently referenced in my instruction.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My sister is also a band director! She teaches at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney, Ohio. She plays the trumpet.
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