Saxophone Lessons Hudson County, NJ

Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone

After the first couple of lessons, I will set goals with the student, and their parent (if the student is a child.) Being able to acknowledge that a goal has been met allows the student to have a desire to continue with the instrument they are learning. Passing goals and allows the student eager to learn. By finding out what the student wants to learn, I can successfully tailor my instruction to the student's need and wants. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Fir beginning students, I usually begin using what ever book the student is using in Band class. I also like the Rubank Method of books for fundamentals, duets, and some solo work. After the student has a grasp of scales and tonguing, I will pick suitable repertoire. Also, if a contest is coming up or an audition for a regional band, I will work on this materials. With older more experienced students, I will ask what pieces they wish to learn. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

Im a passionate and innovative music educator who enjoys watching students of all ages grow as musicians. I have been making music for over 15 years on saxophone since I started in elementary school and havent stopped since. I graduated summa cum laude from William Paterson University in 2014 with a bachelor of music in music education with a concentration in saxophone performance. Throughout college and beyond, I have performed in wind bands, orchestras, community ensembles, saxophone quartets, a gypsy ensemble, and in contemporary cover music groups. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Music, Keyboard

I started as a part time instructor in music stores while I was still in college in the 1980's and have worked in various public and private schools as a woodwind specialist for over thirty years. I currently operate my own studio where I specialize in woodwinds, keyboards and music theory. I have been with Musika since 2014 and currently have students that have been studying with me for over two years. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Recorder

I use what some have called the target approach. With this method you are working on one concept at a time, and you should always have one concept in mind while you practice. Some examples of beginning concepts are 1) keeping a steady beat, 2) sound quality, or 3) smooth finger technique. In one practice session using the target approach you may spend 10 minutes on target 1) and 15 minutes on target 2). What is important, however, is that you continue to work on a target every day until you find yourself performing that single concept flawlessly and effortlessly. Read More