Saxophone Lessons Monroe County, MI

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a friendly, calm teacher which is my style. I motivate my students a lot but do it in a positive way. All my students understand that they ultimately decide whether not they will have success or not, no one else. It is my job to guide you and to give you advice, but in the end the student must be the one who does the work. Students who think in this way usually do have the most success. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginner Piano / Keyboard Students, I use the Bastien Books. They are simple to understand and get the Student through the first few stages of Right Hand Left Hand coordination and positions. I have several different books for Saxophone Students that feature technique, solo repertoire and duets. Depending on whether the student is a child, a teenager or an adult, I choose either a Daisy Guitar Book, Hal Leonard books, or the Berkeley School of Music for Guitarists. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

My foremost important goal as a teacher is to foster a passion for the music that they're playing. This passion drives a student to seek out more knowledge and music in their quest to fuel their passion further. In every lesson, In order to do so, I showcase my passion for the music and foster skills that creates a deeper connection to the music. For example, I teach students how to set realistic goals and how to work consistently to meet those goals. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I’ve been playing saxophone for over 10 years and it’s my favorite thing to do! I completed my Bachelor Of Music Education at Eastern Michigan University in 2017 my Master Of Music in Saxophone Performance at The University of Arizona in 2020. I’ve performed all over the country and love to share my music with everyone. I have played as a soloist, quartet member, and wind band throughout the Midwest and have performed and presented at several NASA conferences (both regional and national). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are in a school music program, I start with whatever the preferred beginner's method that their band uses: usually Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. As they progress I use a mixture of their music from school and etudes and exercises to improve their reading and technical abilities. I also utilize many listening and repeating techniques outside of reading. It is important to have the connection of ear to playing with music just as with a language. Read More