Saxophone Lessons Pottawattamie County, IA

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

The most important parts of learning any instrument is reading music and posture/hand positions. On piano I typically use Faber's Piano Adventure series. I've found that this series teaches the fundamentals in a fun and easy way. On brass and woodwind instruments I would start a beginner with the Standard of Excellence series and supplement with the Rubank method books. With ukulele I like to start with Hal Leonard method books and then shift to Johnson's Ukulele Aerobics. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

What I like to do is find out what my students know about music and then work from there. For instrumental I start with basics and play through scales to see how they play and how they can improve. For students that are younger or completely new to music, we would start with very basic general music terms and would become very close to the instrument of choice knowing the parts, how sound works with the instrument and how to properly play the instrument (close to the Suzuki method). my instructions are easy to follow no matter the age or ability level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

Each student will work at his or her own pace. I will help the students set goals for the week, a month, and a year. We will then reflect on where we are at that time. The student and I will be working together to find out how they can be successful. I will find out the students likes through lessons and work to expand their thoughts. I will always remind them that ALL MUSIC IS GOOD MUSIC TO SOMEONE. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been teaching music in the Seattle area for the past 6 years. I teach beginning band orchestra to grades 4-5 as well as middle school band and orchestra. I am experienced teaching beginners to more proficient students. I also play clarinet with the Seattle Wind Symphony and previous was playing with the Highline Symphonic Band. I played tenor saxophone in jazz band for several years as well. I love playing jazz, classical, contemporary and more! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

Relationship building is very important to me as a teacher. I always get to know my students to help find the best way for this them to learn. I am a patient person but I like to encourage students to always use their best effort. I set clear and realistic goals for students to work towards every week as well as bigger long term goals, such as a song they want to learn to play for an event. Read More