Matthew E  
Instruments: Saxophone, Flute
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Showtunes, Latin Jazz, Swing, Bossa Nova, Marching Band

I began teaching during my sophomore year of college. I have had the opportunity to instruct all ranges of age groups as well as different sizes of ensembles. I emphasize the importance of regular practice routines with my students, as it leads them to better understand what they need to improve upon as well as helps me to help them achieve the goals they are wishing to reach in their playing. I find that combining all styles of music from classical to jazz helps students to become better rounded musicians.

I begin by first, of course, meeting with the students and talking to them and learning what they wish to achieve from their lessons with me as well as their level of playing at that current moment. After this first initial meeting and lesson I begin to help the student improve, working with them to achieve higher standards of performance at his or her own pace. If the student is young or playing at a beginner level we will start with the foundation of playing; the basics of saxophone. From this point on I will begin to introduce the student to repertoire appropriate for their playing level that will help them to develop their abilities as a performer. For older or more experienced students I attempt to find out what they are interested in and alter my instruction from there to help them improve and achieve their own goals.