Jordan P
Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Swing, Marching Band
Jordan P
Instruments: Trumpet, Saxophone
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Swing, Marching Band
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
BM, University of Delaware, Music Education
2016 - Announced as a Quarterfinalist of the 2017 Music Educators GRAMMY Award.
I love teaching music and working with students. I started playing saxophone in the fourth grade and had a passion for music. While at the University of Delaware, I played with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, and Marching Band. I also created my own jazz combo called "Tree". I had the opportunity to play with jazz legends, such as Buster Williams, Todd Groves, Larry McKenna, Dave Schiff, and Matt Harris. In 2015, I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. I currently teach high school band at a Charter School in Newark, NJ and am an active musician in Brooklyn, NY.
I currently teach at a Charter School in Newark, NJ. I have taught private saxophone and trumpet lessons since I was in high school. Practicing on a regular schedule is the best way for young students to improve, as well as older students to continue to perfect their technique. My goal is for students to have fun while they learn and while they practice. A lot of times, students are not encouraged to practice because it seems too difficult. With my approach, I allow students to explore all the possibilities of their instruments.
For beginning students, I start with Accent on Achievement, book one. Once the student has gotten a grasp of the fundamentals, I then introduce solo repertoire that is appropriate for the student. I will always reference the method book if students are having trouble with a certain technique. For beginning jazz students, I start with the Greg Fishman Jazz books. Once students have mastered this book, I then switch to the omnibook and real book and allow students to learn and try to improvise a solo.
After the first couple of lessons, I will set goals with the student, and their parent (if the student is a child.) Being able to acknowledge that a goal has been met allows the student to have a desire to continue with the instrument they are learning. Passing goals and allows the student eager to learn. By finding out what the student wants to learn, I can successfully tailor my instruction to the student's need and wants. Being able to see my students achieve their full potential and more is the best reward as a teacher.
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