Saxophone Lessons Oakland County, MI

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a Grammy Nominated Music Educator who combines his intensive formal music training with over 30 years of professional performance experience to create customized curriculums designed for rapid growth and sustained interest by my students. I make each lesson an enjoyable journey of self-discovery and accomplishment. I show my students of all ages from beginning to advanced, how to make Music with their Instument, which is more FUN than being taught to just play the Instrument. Read More

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

Hello future students! I much enjoy sharing my experience as a creative musician to my students whether they are 5 or 55, beginner or advanced. I am a patient teacher and do my best to encourage each student to find themselves as unique learners (musicians) unto themselves. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2002 with a BA focus on Music Composition. While recently living in NYC, I formed a 12-member saxophone orchestra, composed and recorded two symphonies, performed and recorded with the late Glenn Branca's 100 Guitar Ensemble, and provided live Sound Design for renowned poetess Anne Carson. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I am a saxophonist, educator, and composer from Grand Rapids, Michigan. In Michigan, I acquired a Bachelor of Music degree at Michigan State University under the tutelage of Diego Rivera and Rodney Whitaker. I then moved to Florida to acquire a Master of Music degree at Florida State University under the tutelage of David Detweiler and Leon Anderson. My studies and experiences gained throughout this time molded me into a highly versatile musician. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My style of teaching is based in milestone achievements. We determine the players current level and identify their goals. Once I have an idea of what the student wants to accomplish it becomes easy to customize a plan for each student's development. Once the student has demonstrated that he or she is practicing independently and making forward progress with the lessons, I add more complex musical arrangements to further improve reading and technique. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone

I'm a teacher who finds a great deal of joy in the success of my students, in particular the students who enjoy learning about music and find satisfaction in pursuing music. I graduated from Western Michigan University in 2011 with a bachelors degree in Jazz Studes, and am scheduled to graduate from WMU in December of this year. I've been given some amazing opportunities to perform including a trip to Chile to promote the release of my first record "Mastermind". Read More