Saxophone Lessons in West Sayville, NY

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Keyboard

My teaching style is totally based on the energy and personality of the student. With younger students I try to be as patient as possible by allowing them to tell me exactly what they are looking to learn in the lessons. I then base my lesson plan on this interaction and build the relationship from there. I will assign tasks for the students to complete before the next lesson so that they are doing the work needed to improve their musicianship. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

For younger and beginning students, I typically start with technique exercises that focus on producing a strong and clean sound on the instrument, and ensure that the base technique is solidified. We will then work through various technique and work books until the student is at a level where they can choose the music that interests them most. For adults and more advanced students, I like to gear the lessons toward what they want to learn, and provide them with the tools they need to reach their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder Double Bass Music

I began teaching in 2012 when I was awarded the Graduate Assistant position at Western Michigan University. As a G.A., I was responsible for teaching non-music majors saxophone lessons, theory and ear-training, as well as coaching ensembles. I also taught flute and clarinet at Paramount Charter Academy in Kalamazoo, Michigan to middle school students. It was a very rewarding experience to teach people of various ages, ability levels, and goals, and allowed me to refine my teaching methods based on the needs of each student. I currently teach music theory, piano, saxophone, clarinet, flute, drums, and composition at Belle Arti Center for the Performing Arts in Queens, NY. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I'm an NYC freelance saxophonist and composer with 8 years teaching experience. In my 15 years playing experience as a saxophonist, I've performed at venues such as Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Gallery, Smalls, and Carnegie Hall, with bands such as the Grammy nominated MSM Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra. I've had the good fortune to study the saxophone with such greats as Dave Liebman, Dayna Stevens, Rich Perry, and Vincent Herring. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I'm a professional instructor who wants to share my passion for the saxophone. The saxophone has been my first choice instrument since I was a kid and in 2015 I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music degree in woodwind performance. I then pursued my master's degree from the same school, where I accepted a Graduate Teaching Assistant position, teaching private saxophone lessons as well as coaching saxophone quartets. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Viola Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is by assigning studies and etudes to develop fundamentals while simultaneously incorporating the learnt fundamentals into “real-time”, on the job training! I have learned all of my most valuable lessons while performing and being put on the spot; I will teach my students how to be prepared for any situation, not only in regard to music but also in relation to life, by having a calm and steady approach to the task at hand! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet

I have over 25 years experience teaching Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and beginner-intermediate Piano to children and adults of all ages. I am active in the NYC jazz and improvised music scenes, and have toured throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe including concerts in Sweden, Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, and Portugal. I have a Masters of Music degree from New York University, and a Bachelors degree from William Paterson University (NJ). Read More