Saxophone Lessons Placer County, CA

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

Eric Letta is saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, recording artist, and teacher. His roots are deeply grounded in the traditions of jazz, but his exciting and creative style incorporates all genres, such as r&b, funk, and modern bop. A native of Akron, Ohio, he was a member of the Ohio All-State Jazz Ensemble before earning a degree from Kent State University. He spent the first ten years of his musical career playing in jazz and show bands around the Midwest. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I was born into a musically inclined family, and I decided to be the first to take it to a professional level. I started on piano with songs from games and films I enjoyed, but I always tried to come up with something of my own. During high school, I joined the marching band on alto saxophone and taught myself to play and read music. I was section leader for 2 years. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

For me the most important thing is to keep the students motivated. If that is not the case they won't do their part when they go home to practice. Sometimes I explain the theory and practical use of some exercises that in the beginning look tedious or exhausting so that the students can have a bigger idea of how the structure of music is created. Clarinet and saxophone are melodic instruments. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual student. I use a combination of lesson books, solos and exercises to bring out the best performances my students can achieve at the time. I feel it is important for us to have fun while learning. I also use practice sheets as a motivational tool for children, so they can earn stickers and small prizes for putting the practice time in required to learn the skills needed to continue moving to the next level. 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