Jeff S

Instruments: Saxophone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Avant-garde

Jeff S
Instruments: Saxophone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Opera, Funk, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Avant-garde

Where I Teach:

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Ages Taught: 12-80

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Degrees / Training / Special Info:

Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance - University of Michigan

Master of Music in Saxophone Performance - Northwestern University

Master of Music in Musicology - Northwestern University

Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance - Arizona State University

Awards:

2015 Hans Schaeuble Award. Arosa, Switzerland.

Departmental Honors: Northwestern University Musicology Program: Evanston, IL.

2014 1st Place: Frances Walton Competition. Seattle, WA.

2nd Place: Carmel Music Society Young Artist Competition. Carmel, CA.

1st Place: Luminarts Classical Music Competition. Chicago, IL.

2nd Place: North American Saxophone Alliance Quartet Competition: Champaign-Urbana, IL.

Finalist: Union League of Chicago Jazz Competition: Chicago, IL.

2012 Finalist: International Saxophone Symposium and Competition: Columbus, GA.

2011 2nd Place: Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition: New York, NY.

Overview:

I serve as the professor of saxophone at West Virginia University. I also have small class of advanced online students. I am an engaged and encouraging instructor and I hope to help each student reach his or her potential as well as his or her unique goals. Every student is different and there is no single correct approach to teaching. I hold degrees from the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and Arizona State University. I am in demand as an internationally recognized soloist and chamber musician. For more information, go to www.jeffsiegfried.com.

EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching saxophone since I was myself a high school student but my most serious experience has been over the past few years. I worked as a teaching assistant to the world-renowned saxophone studio at the University of Michigan prior to my appointment at West Virginia University. I teach in a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, commercial styles, and everything in-between. My saxophone studio at WVU features talented students from around the country. My online studio features talented students from around the world.

METHODS USED

My methodology contains five planks: Listening - exploring important music for the saxophone as well as other instruments; Fundamentals - engaging in exercises to improve overall facility with the saxophone as a whole; Scales - playing scales and technical exercises to improve dexterity and and fluidity on the saxophone; Etudes - completing weekly etude assignments to gain speed as a learner Repertoire - performing and practicing core pieces written for the saxophone as well as jazz standards.

LESSON STYLE

I want to see students achieve their own goals. Not everyone is meant to take the same path in music but everyone should have the opportunity to grow and learn. My hope is to help each student uncover all of their latent talent and excel to their utmost ability as a saxophonist, musician, and person. To that end, I really aim to get to know each student and personalize their instruction. My students describe me as intense but compassionate, warm, and understanding. It's always wonderful to meet and work with new students.

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