Saxophone Lessons Wayne County, MI

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums

I am a firm believer in showing rather than telling. I always have at least one type of saxophone with me during lessons if not more. For example, if I have a student who is taking baritone saxophone lessons, then I will have a baritone saxophone with me. My goal is not to play along with the student during these lessons; rather it is simply there if I need to demonstrate a key concept to my student. 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

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

During my studies, I played and toured with internationally renowned jazz artists such as Kenny Barron, Anat Cohen, Rufus Reid, Conrad Herwig, Russell Malone, Harvey Mason, and Michael Mossman. While being the main sideman in jazz groups such as the Leon Anderson quartet, the Scotty Barnhart Quintet, and the Bob Dogan Quartet, I am also the leader of my own jazz quartet called the Kai H. Quartet. Though primarily playing jazz, I can professionally play a wide variety of musical styles such as funk, motown, reggae, pop, salsa, and classical. 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

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

Hello! I am a driven, passionate, and adaptable music educator. I just graduated with my bachelors in K-12 music education from Eastern Michigan University. I have studied the saxophone as my primary instrument for over 10 years now. I have taught a various range of ages and abilities for saxophone, clarinet, piano, and more! I believe that every child deserves a quality music education. Music is such a special experience that helps people grow in multiple areas. Read More