Saxophone Lessons Bexar County, TX

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students excel at their lessons! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting achievable goals for each lesson. I foster a positive environment. I am open to questions. Please ask them! In addition, I teach you how to listen while you play. This will help you advance easier because you won’t have to go back to fix any errors you might have learned. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Synthesizer, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

During the first lesson, I get to know the student, find out their interests and determine which course will be the best start. The most important thing for all students is to keep the lessons engaging and fun. Piano: For younger beginning students, I typically start with the Alfred Basic Piano Library. Older beginners start with Alfred's All In One Piano Course. For adults, I find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

As a product of "the system", I generally teach "the system". By that I mean that in the education system here in Texas has been teaching this same way for years and years. After a year or two learning the fundamentals, scales and phrasing, then one gets to study the Ferling etudes for region band and a few basic solos for solo and ensemble. Depending on what the student wants to learn, I can teach anything they want. Read More

Instruments: Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Piccolo, Oboe, Bassoon, Music

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with the lesson books you or I provide, preferably Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching experience began while I was in college. Wanting to get experience I began giving out free lessons to gain experience around the Houston area. For a brief period I moved back to Beaumont, TX where I am from and also would give out free one to two lessons for the experience. I also have a younger brother who help began his journey with his saxophone. I helped to tutor him for the year and half I was there and would periodically work with him either online or when I would visit Beaumont. Read More