Saxophone Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Jacob B, originally from Hartland, Wisconsin, is a graduate of The University of Wisconsin Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Music Education and The University of Northern Iowa with a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance. Growing up Jacob was heavily involved in extracurricular music activities. Throughout middle and high school he attended two honor bands at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee twice a week and during the summer a band program run by the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Music

What I like to do is find out what my students know about music and then work from there. For instrumental I start with basics and play through scales to see how they play and how they can improve. For students that are younger or completely new to music, we would start with very basic general music terms and would become very close to the instrument of choice knowing the parts, how sound works with the instrument and how to properly play the instrument (close to the Suzuki method). my instructions are easy to follow no matter the age or ability level. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I have been teaching private lessons to students since 2004. I mainly teaching clarinet and saxophone privately, but I also teach beginning and intermediate instrumental music students in the public schools. In the schools, I have taught flute, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, saxophone (alto tenor), trumpet, trombone, euphonium, violin, viola, cello, and string bass. I have loved teaching all of these instruments! My specialty area remains woodwinds, mainly clarinet and saxophone. Read More

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

This will depend on the level of the student and if they are in a band program in a school currently. I want to teach lessons as a supplement to what a student is learning in school, so I will work with the music and method book they already have. If the student is not in a band program, I would recommend starting with the Essential Elements band method. We will start with reading music, basic tone production, and good practice skills. Read More

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

My teaching experience goes back to when I was little and worked with my friends who were not as fortunate as I and taught them how to pay piano. When I was little I had no confidence and music was the way I chose to express myself. I always look for those Ah Ha moments when students finally learn music. Through lessons I chose to meet them where they are at and help the get to where they want to be. Read More