Jake H  
Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Funk, Hip Hop, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk

I started teaching privately over 5 years ago, from my college apartment bedroom, and ever since I have been consistently teaching. Some students come and go, but I have some that have remained over the years. I believe that music is all about inspiration, which then leads to motivation. If I as the teacher can find something that inspires a student to be motivated to improve on their instrument, then I've done my job! I encourage students to find ways outside the lessons to perform and put their skills to the test, whether that's through school auditions, going to local jam sessions, booking their own gigs, and more.

For beginners, I put a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of music, such as getting to know the staff, time signatures, how to construct a major scale, etc. I will also introduce the student to intervals, which are the basic building blocks of western music. The student will also begin basic ear training, by learning to recognize certain intervals by ear, and also learning to sing and play on their instrument when given a reference pitch. As the student enters an intermediate phase, we will begin discussing harmonic concepts, learning to improvise, and also learning repertoire along the way. I will always gauge a student's ability and learning pace, so as to keep the stoke maxed out at all times!