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Featured Saxophone Teachers Near Manhattan, NY

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in Manhattan . 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!

Daniel R

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I began my teaching days informally when I was still a student at Fairport High School. Some family friends wanted to learn how to play saxophone, so I began teaching them. Next thing I knew, I had a small-time music studio in my parents' basement! I was teaching saxophone as well as jazz improvisation at that time. I took a break from teaching when I went to college, and began teaching again the summer after I graduated. Read More

Alvin R

Instruments: Saxophone

I have three passions in life: music, fashion, and technology. I often combine the three to add extra marketing and uniqueness. I started out, I guess, like many other kids wanting to play the saxophone because I saw a picture of John Coltrane holding one. A crazy thing happened while I was pursuing my musical goals. I was thrust into the fashion scene and became a well known urban designer in Chicago. Read More

Debra K

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have been teaching woodwind students of all ages for more than 10 years, in a variety of settings from public and private schools, individual and small group lessons and concert band and jazz ensembles. I believe that private lessons are a partnership between the teacher and student, and have found that students thrive when they are  inspired by their lessons and experience the success of mastering a fun, new piece of music. Read More

Lena B

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

I started teaching jazz, general music and woodwinds at the Rubin Academy of Music in Israel, in 1990. Since then, I have been teaching privately, in private schools and colleges, giving masterclasses and clinics in Germany, Holland, Russia, Canada, Israel, United States. My teaching approach is highly individual and I help a student according to his individuality and needs. Thus, I have been teaching saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano, recorder, voice (popular, classical, church music), music theory, music notation, jazz theory., harmony and improvisation, etc. Read More

Jordan P

Instruments: Trumpet Saxophone

I currently teach at a Charter School in Newark, NJ. I have taught private saxophone and trumpet lessons since I was in high school. Practicing on a regular schedule is the best way for young students to improve, as well as older students to continue to perfect their technique. My goal is for students to have fun while they learn and while they practice. A lot of times, students are not encouraged to practice because it seems too difficult. Read More

Joshua F

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Harmonica

As I mentioned in the previous section, I started playing music in my early middle school days, as I needed an art requirement for school. However, I quickly grew to love music as an art form. In addition to teaching music (which I have done on and off for about 4 years), I also enjoy teaching in and of itself---I have worked as a substitute teacher, a personal trainer, and a martial arts master at various points in my life. Read More

Noah V

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Piccolo Oboe

I believe strongly that passion is infectious, and is key to my teaching. I ask all of my student to set realistic goals and treat our progress as a journey in which we will gradually pick up the skills to grow with steady work. This comes from enjoying the “artistic process” and can only be discovered when we move together at a pace that is comfortable for the student. The only requirement I have for any budding musicians is that we both be open-minded and willing to listen using our ears and mind (this goes for me too!). Read More

Teacher In Spotlight

Joshua K

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Music Keyboard

What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
My favorite style is a combination of Hip Hop, R&B, and Jazz. I love improvising over a tight groove with impactful harmony.

If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
As a saxophonist, flute and clarinet were instruments that a lot of the music I was playing required. So, that was a part of being a professional. As a producer and composer, I wanted to be able to fully flesh out my compositions. For that reason, I worked hard on growing in my piano, guitar, and bass playing.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
The best thing you can do to practice effectively is make a concise plan. Before entering a practice session, decide 3 things you want to practice. For example - 1) Play the G scale 5 times without fail, 2) Work on the first 4 bars of a piece, 3) Jam along with a backing track. Then, follow those steps completely. A well planned 20 minutes can go farther than an unplanned 2 hours.

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
As a professional, my practice sessions have three elements - maintenance, growth, and work. I spend the first 10-15 minutes on fundamentals (long tones, scales, patterns) to keep my playing in shape, I spend 10-15 minutes learning something new to continually challenge myself, and I spend the rest of my time focusing on whatever music I am working on for a performance or recording.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
On saxophone, tone is the most difficult thing to master because it is totally subjective and unique to each individual player.

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
For young players, I use the Standard of Excellence series. Of the books I've tried, this series has the best visual resources. If a child needed a refresh on something we discussed in a lesson, they could easily find and understand it in these books. For more advanced players, I use the Rubank series. These books are simple and fundamental driven. Every page is an incredible opportunity to grow as a player.

Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
Yes, I have had several students receive NYSMAA scores ranging from high 90s to perfect scores. They succeeded by addressing the challenges of the pieces, creating a roadmap, and following that roadmap with persistence.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If your child has developed basic motor skills, they are ready to start lessons. If your child is interested in music, they are more than ready to start lessons!

When will I start to see results?
As a beginner, you will notice results immediately and frequently. As a more advanced player, you will notice results less frequently, but they will be deeper and more impactful results.

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