Saxophone Lessons Bergen County, NJ

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone

For beginning students, I start with Accent on Achievement, book one. Once the student has gotten a grasp of the fundamentals, I then introduce solo repertoire that is appropriate for the student. I will always reference the method book if students are having trouble with a certain technique. For beginning jazz students, I start with the Greg Fishman Jazz books. Once students have mastered this book, I then switch to the omnibook and real book and allow students to learn and try to improvise a solo. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe

My teaching experience started while serving in the army as a saxophone, oboe, and clarinet player. The local music store referred middle school and high school students to me. I like to start students out with what they are already working on. If they are preparing for a concert in school or have a certain method book, that's where I assess their skills. I have had several teachers that made me feel like I couldn't wait for next weeks lesson. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo

My passion for teaching goes way back to my middle School years when my band professor would let me teach the younger grades. Throughout the years my love for teaching has increased, watching my students grow in every lesson, watching them achieve their goals is what inspire me to keep the hard work. It very important for me to encourage daily practice and it's very important that parents do too. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

Upon meeting a student, we will uncover and develop goals for your lessons. For beginners, we will start with the fundamentals of playing and producing sound and then jump into the basics of rhythm and articulation. I will recommend books based on your playing experience and if you have any materials already. For students starting who have playing experience, we will establish what you know and continue forward from there. 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

I use Books, CDs, DVDs Top 25 drum books. Classic Rock Masters Speed, power, soloing, reading drum charts Hands-on instrument lessons. I have drum sets, plus percusssion in studio. I have piano and guitar and lots of top method books and DVDs cds. I use YouTube videos for kids to play along to popular songs for all ages . Guitar Piano Drum Sax play along to web links or cds. Kids have fun st my lessons and learn to read and play . Read More