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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Saxophone lessons in Philadelphia . 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: Piano Saxophone
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons during my summers off over a decade ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years. Encouraging regular consistent daily practice is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Oboe Bassoon
My teaching style can vary with each student each student has a different level of learning accessibility time restraints etc. One of the most important things I try to teach is the student to be his own teacher and whenever practicing whether it be 15 or 20 minutes when they are done with that practice session they have accomplished something some sort of improvement I have studied with teachers from the New York Philharmonic the metropolitan opera and the New York City ballet Orchestra they have all taught me and I pass on to the student to break down whatever they were playing and approach it in a patient manner by repeating and eventually getting their end result Whether it’s a few notes in a piece or a whole solo or exercise Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Extensive experience performing as part of the band of Broadway and Off-Braodway shows between the years of 1970-87 Military service: Canadian army band full time percussionist-1974-1977 Recordings : ABC TV, commercials for Duncan Hines, Chrysler, Lottery, Nevada Bank, and many rock bands. Teaching private students of all ages and levels for over 40 years. I PLAY PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, PERCUSSION, MRDANGAM, SAX, CONGA, BONGOS, DJEMBE. I HAVE TAUGHT FOR MUSIKALESSONS FOR 5 YEARS AND ALSO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ( MONROE , EAST WINDSOR, MANALAPAN SINCE 2011. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
For beginning students, I start with Essential Elements, or another comparable method if their band program uses another book. Once the student reaches middle school and has a good concept of fundamentals, we progress to the Himie Voxman Selected Studies and Duets books. For high school and advanced middle school students, I use the Baermann Division III book, the Klose Method, the Rose etudes for clarinet, as well as beginning to introduce appropriate solo repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet
Hi, my name is Ben. I am a full time musician and music teacher in Philadelphia. I have recently completed my Masters degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University. I moved here after receiving my undergraduate degree in Jazz Performance from Michigan State University. In addition to the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, I also play and teach flute and clarinet. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet Accordion
Music has enriched my life in many ways, connecting me with people in the community and providing a positive outlet for self-expression! I hope to instill that passion in the students that I teach. I strive to provide a safe and fun learning environment for students, but I also stress the importance of practice, dedication, and discipline. I dialogue with students to determine what goals would be realistic for our lessons, and I seek to build trusting and positive relationships as we meet those goals together. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone
My name is Stephen and I’m a passionate saxophonist, composer, and arranger. In May 2019, I graduated from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, earning a Bachelors degree in Jazz Studies (saxophone performance) as well as an honors certificate with accompanying 40 page thesis on jazz composition. I've had the distinct honor of being able to study with jazz legends Ralph Bowen and Victor Lewis, amongst many others. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet Oboe
When will I start to see results?
Every child is different and different instruments have different learning curves. There's a saying, "Saxophone is very to learn, but very difficult to play well." That can be said for any instrument. In my opinion if your child is practicing correctly and following the teacher's instructions you will hear the difference weekly. It may be a very slight change but over the period of 2 to 3 weeks you will definitely notice an improvement. Although every parent thinks their child is a prodigy some children don't progress that fast and some children take to the instrument like they were born with it.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My very first music teacher taught instrumental music to kids in 4 or 5 different schools. I grew up in a very rural area so music teachers traveled between schools. She was very strict about technique but since we didn't know any better we didn't know we were getting an excellent foundation in our playing. I was only 10 at the time but as I got older I realized how much my teacher loved teaching music and that inspired me. My private sax teacher I had in high school introduced me to jazz. I fell in love with jazz at an early age because of him. While studying oboe at the university my professor had me do tons of listening to baroque music featuring oboe. Again I feel in love with the genre. That professor also introduced me to reed making. I must say reed making is like entering a Shaolin temple in a martial arts movie. Reed making is a long process but if you stick with it, you will become a master Reed Ninja! (yeah, yeah I know Ninja is Japanese)
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
My advice for practicing effectively is follow the directions given to you by your teacher. Follow proper technique for your instrument. Don't waste time playing something you already know. If you sound good while you are practicing, you are not practicing. Practicing is working on things you can't do well not, impressing yourself with what you can do. Don't rush through practice because your favorite show is coming on or you want to get it over with. Set aside the same time every day or every other day for practice.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Depending on the instrument your child may have to wait until they are in 4th or 5th grade. Piano, guitar, drums can be started at a very early age because a child can not hurt themselves physically. A wind instrument on the other hand can cause a child to strain themselves trying to fill an instrument with enough breath to get a sound. Most school programs start wind players around 8. Any instrument that doesn't involve a child blowing air through it, strings, percussion, piano, and guitar can start as you as their hands will allow to effectively hold the instrument. All woodwinds flute, clarinet, sax, oboe, bassoon etc... and brass, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba etc... should not be attempted until a child is around 8 or 4th to 5th grade.
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