Erik L
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Marching Band, Avant-garde
Erik L
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Marching Band, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 5-80
2019 Guest Musician/Teacher at Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India
2018 Exceptional Ability and Outstanding Achievement Award in the Area of Jazz Studies
2019 Manhattan School of Music Merit Scholarship
I am a passionate jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator originally from Los Angeles area. In 2018, I graduated with B.A. in Saxophone Performance with an emphasis in Jazz Studies at California State University, Long Beach. I am currently attending Manhattan School of Music for a Masters degree in Jazz Composition. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to perform with CSULB's Concert Jazz Orchestra at the 2017 Elmhurst Jazz festival in Chicago, the 2016-2018 LA Jazz Institute, and even have one of my compositions performed at the 2018 JEN Conference in Dallas Texas. My musical adventures have also extended to India with assisting a nonprofit arts organization called Creative Hope International in Kolkata (2017) and volunteering as guest musician and teacher at Wood Stock School in Mussoorie in (2019).
For the past 5 years, I have actively taught private lessons for saxophone, flute, clarinet, and piano for students of all ages. I have found that no matter the age, experience, or instrument, that teaching music is ultimately about discovering and cultivating inspiration. I truly believe every person has something in music that they want to express, and I want to help them find and expand upon it. I think it is crucial to focus on technique and musical fundamentals. However, if the student has an interest in a particular style, artist, or method of playing, I want to help them deliver that on the highest level!
I typically tailor my lesson plans to the needs of the student. In general, I will allocate appropriate Etudes, Scales, and Repertoire that is inline with their abilities and the standards of their particular instrument. If they are preparing for an upcoming performance or audition, that may take precedent. But I also think there is equal need for unstructured time that allows students to explore music as a creativity medium via music listening, exploratory exercises, improvisation, or even composition.
My number one goal is to meet the student where they are at!--and we go on up from there. I like to develop a relationship with my students in which there is a shared responsibility. On my part, I will provide the necessary resources and guidance that will help them achieve their musical goals. Their part only requires a simple curiosity and willingness to learn something new along with a focused work ethic to put their newfound skills into practice! I believe that the marriage of true inspiration and proper goal setting can take you anywhere you want to go.
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