Saxophone Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

I have been teaching woodwind music lessons since I was a music education student at Simpson College starting in 2010. I graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's in music education and I am currently a full time band teacher. This is my 6th year teaching band and I am currently the 5-12 band director for North Linn Community Schools. I regularly instruct large group rehearsals and lessons for my job. I love starting beginner musicians and seeing the progress they make in such a short amount of time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

Music has been around my whole life, as I got more experience I was in charge of small group rehearsals for Flute, Alto Saxophones, and vocal. In college, I helped with Dubuque Community Schools with their instrumental placement for 4th grade, focusing on Flute. Right after I graduated college, I started to Substitute teach for the Dubuque Community Schools, the Cedar Valley Catholic schools. in January 2019, I started to teach at St. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I like to keep a fun and positive environment during my lessons. The student is encouraged to share his or her musical interests, as we will focus on the style and genre the student is interested in. Practicing is definitely important to success as a musician, but we will work together to find an appropriate level of commitment. This is a stress free zone. Anything else will hinder creativity and motivation, two key ingredients to musical success! Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

I’ve always admired saxophonists who seem completely at ease when they play. I’m inspired by musicians who can let go and enjoy the music as they produce it. I believe that this only comes from removing tension as we play. Knowing how to get the maximum result with minimal physical exertion allows the performer to focus on the music without worrying about potential mistakes. It is my goal with each of my students that no matter what music they choose to play, they are equipped with the necessary skills to produce the sounds they desire effortlessly so that they can truly enjoy the act of creating music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Oboe, Keyboard

I am a music teacher in the public schools and have been for fifteen years. I graduated from University of Northern Iowa with A Bachelors in Teaching Music. I then got my Masters in the Art of Teaching at Coe College. I love to find those little moments when a student finally gets how to do something. Every student has the ability to play and instrument and need to find out how to master the gift of music. Read More