Saxophone Lessons Colorado

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone

Hello! My name is Larry and I have been playing music for over 20 years. I began my musical journey at a young age and have been fascinated with it ever since. I hold a Bachelor's of Music in Woodwind Performance and a Master's of Music also in Woodwind Performance. I have studied both Classical and Jazz music as well as numerous other genres. Over the years I have performed with numerous national acts and have been involved with several professional groups tha influence my playing and teaching style. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Recorder, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a lifelong musician from a musical family. I majored in biology and music in college, graduating with honors, and then earned a PhD. in cognitive science, the study of how people think, learn, read and remember. I use my understanding of how the brain works to customize music lessons for each student's learning needs. I am a friendly, outgoing person and my students often hear me encouraging them to play or sing LOUDER! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

  As a professional musician I have: Performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on clarinet and saxophone Performed with The Galleria Theater at The Denver Center For The Performing Arts on Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone Performed on woodwinds for the shows at the Arvada Center the last 15 years Performed on woodwinds at the new Lone Tree Arts Center and Parker Center for the Arts Performed on second clarinet with the Central City Opera Performed on clarinet and bass clarinet with the Denver Municipal Band for 7 years Performed on woodwinds at the Boulder Dinner Theater and Dillon Theater Performed on woodwinds at the Country Dinner Playhouse for its last 10 years Performed on woodwinds for many shows with music director Donna Debrecini including shows by PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League),  Magic Moments Productions,  shows at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center and Schwayder Theater for 20 years Performed professionally many styles of music (jazz, blues, pop, ethnic, klezmer, polkas) for clubs, parties, weddings, and concerts with the Jay Wieder Dance Orchestra, Moments Notice, Rave Reviews, Ad Hoc Entertainment in big band, quartet, trio and duo settings. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet

My lessons are structured with attention paid to the fundamentals of each instrument and the fundamentals of music. I have learned that when a student practices a mistake over and over it remains a mistake. I immediately slow the student down and concentrate on just a measure or even two notes to accomplish correct rhythm, fingerings, articulations and phrasing. When the student can successfully play a passage correctly then the work turns into fun music making. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn

I believe in positive affirmation and goal setting. My goal with all students is that they enjoy learning, become self-motivated to practice, and consider their musical abilities as a gift which they can choose to share with others whenever they feel comfortable to do so. I have experience using a variety of method books and can easily recommend appropriate materials. I also encourage students to share with me and allow me to help them learn their favorite music, as well, even if that involves writing it out with or for them. Read More