Saxophone Lessons in Smithtown, NY

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Flute Clarinet Music

Teaching music has been a part of my life for ten years. I have been teaching saxophone, clarinet, flute, and piano to all ages in many different parst of the country including Utah, New England, New Jersey, and New York. I encourage my students to practice developing good habits but also having fun. I love all types of music and try to make what ever music/band the student is passionate about a part of the lesson, making the lesson educational and enjoyable. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience began in 2016, when I enrolled in a degree program in secondary education at Southern Connecticut State University. At Southern, I learned very much about human development, and teaching methods and strategies. I also gained over 120 hours of classroom observation experience. Upon graduating with a B.A. degree in Physics (Southern doesn't offer music education degrees), I was hired as a Paraprofessional in a New Haven Public School. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

The majority of my teaching experience dates back to high school. I had two great cello students during my senior year playing cello and are still involved in the arts. My hope is to find students that are serious about making technical advancements on their instruments as well as having a deeper understanding of harmony and the connections between all genres of music. Robert G. is a Dallas-born saxophonist and composer. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Flute Clarinet

While his primary instrument is saxophone, John also doubles on clarinet and flute as well. His favorite music styles are jazz, funk, soul, and rock music, but enjoys playing all varieties of genres including, but not limited to, classical, latin, musical theatre, and many other types of music. John is a performer and private instructor, as well as a composer/arranger. He has been performing for years with many different bands around Atlanta, Tallahassee, and now New York. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Clarinet

I started teaching music in college through my babysitting network. When the mothers and fathers of the children I cared for found out that I played piano and woodwinds, many of them asked if I would also give their kids private lessons. Having a knack with kids and with music, my music teaching practice quickly blossomed in that small town. I have found that while it's important to keep kids sharp in their ability to read music on the page, it is at least as important to engage their creativity off the page. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Clarinet

Method books vary by instrument and student; there is a wonderful, vast library of methods available, and I like to base my selections on many factors unique to every student. Age, experience level, musical understanding, etc. all inform my choice of course of study. I will always supplement method books with my own exercises and studies tailored to each particular student. Read More