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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
I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who finds immense joy in guiding students on their musical journey. My passion for music ignited during my formative years and culminated in the pursuit of higher education. In 2015, I proudly earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance from The New School of Performing Arts, where I honed my skills under the mentorship of esteemed professors. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to embark on life-changing performance opportunities across the globe. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder
I love to watch a student fall in love with music. It is very exciting to see the excitement of being able to accomplish a piece of music that they have worked on. I encourage students to find music that they want to learn and to open them up to different styles and history of where the music came from. I come from a classical / jazz background so i am very happy to teach any style that would excite a student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Organ Double Bass Keyboard
Therefore, strong emphasis is placed on being able to become calm, relaxed yet thoughtful and imaginative when playing. I also believe that a lesson serves four purposes. 1) Learning 2) Modeling 3) Experimenting and 4) motivating. True learning; however, occurs between lessons, so the most important thing is to motivate students to want to practice between lessons. This is the most important challenge -- for this reason, no matter how intense the lesson gets, it is important that students leave the lesson feeling confident and good about themselves NO MATTER WHAT. Read More
Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet
I'm a clarinet instructor who is excited to share his passion with his students. In 2014, I graduated from University of Southern Maine, where I studied clarinet with Tom Parchman, with a degree in Music Education. In 2017, I graduated from University fo Delaware with a dual Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance and Composition, where I studied clarinet with Chris Nichols. At University of Delaware, I got to perform in Taiwan, as well as the Washington, D.C. area on tours with the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet
Graduated from the Conservatory of Music of PR 1999. Currently I am a proud member of the 63rd Army Band recently transfered from the 248th Army Band Puerto Rico. I was theLead Alto Saxophone. I am passionate of my work and enjoy teaching students of all ages Read More
Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet Keyboard
I am a passionate and professional teacher, performer, and composer on saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano. After growing up in Seattle participating in many state and national musical events, I moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance. I have had the chance of perform nationally as well as internationally, playing in venues like Seattle's Benaroya Hall and the Kennedy Center. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone
My teaching experience began in my post undergraduate college days. After graduation, I began studying at a studio called Jazz Improv with a Master's level instructor. One of his students asked for a saxophone teacher and the party was referred to me. I was then able to obtain a second saxophone student; I have also had two piano students when teaching. I enjoyed teaching music and it is something I look forward to getting back to as I attempted to acquire students on my own with minimal success. 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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