Saxophone Lessons Contra Costa County, CA

Instruments: Saxophone

As an instructor at an after-school music academy, I coached jazz ensembles ranging in size from big band to combo and taught private saxophone lessons. From teaching students of most age levels, I have learned several approaches to teaching jazz music and improvisation. Connecting with each student in a way they understand and find enjoyable almost always leads to quicker and more satisfying results for the student. I am currently a teaching artist for the Herbie Hancock Institute through UCLA. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I love teaching students, I try and adapt my approach to each student, as each student has their own education needs. I am strict teacher, but care about my students and their development. I work fundamental, A LOT. This is the backbone of our abilities and we need to make sure it's working all the time! I work with the student to try and find what they want to work on in addition to our fundamental practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Acoustic Guitar

I've been teaching woodwinds and strings for about 8 years now, to students of all ages and abilities. In that time, I've worked with students making their very first sounds, all the way to helping my students successfully audition for university music programs (often receiving scholarship!). My training and certification in Music Therapy gives me an additional perspective on how music and musical ideas can be used to improve and assist all aspects of life, and in particular I enjoy working with students who possess learning or developmental difficulties. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harp, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Stimulating the students, skills and personality, by encouraging to perform different styles of music of their own choice. Let the student to acquire self confidence in making decisions of pieces of music and songs also. Introducing the student to multimedia fields, and have a first approach to virtual studio recording, rehearsal session. Selecting different styles of music, tonalities and tempo to let know the students how to "feel" the music from several instances, to learn and have a solid point of view for starters. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My focus with each student is to tune into them in a way that I can then assess their physical, mental and emotional abilities. I ask each student what they want to learn with their instrument. If they do not know, we then start with the basics to establish a solid foundation in music with their instrument. Along the way, I ask the student what kind of music they like. Read More