Saxophone Lessons Kansas

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo

I am a passionate music teacher who loves the one on one instruction I can provide to students. I taught elementary music in a small town in western Kansas for two years, and had private students in piano, voice, flute, and trumpet. Currently I am working on a Master of Music degree in instrumental conducting and am expected to graduate in May of 2016. I am also the assistant director of Shocker Sound, which is the basketball band for Wichita State basketball. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn

For piano students, I like to use the Alfred method books with supplemented music that peeks their interest. I like these books because they have several series depending on the age of the student and their interests such as music theory and broadway hits.-For woodwind students, I like to work for a few weeks out of their band books so I can assess their strengths and weaknesses. From there I will assign the appropriate method book; typically from the Rubank series. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For all of my students I incorporate fundamental methods of playing technique and musical concepts to ensure steady musical progress. Many teachers (especially for guitar/ukulele) simply play along with students to pre-recorded songs or songs that the student picks. This can result in a student skipping around and trying to learn musical concepts out of order. This does not give students the confidence to play or approach songs independently. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet

I believe that students move at their own pace, especially when it comes to instruments. What may come easily to one student may not be as simple for another. I believe working on fundamentals and mastering those on the chosen instruments is the most important thing for any level of player. Once fundamentals are locked in, we can begin working on other skills/music. My methods of teaching for one student may not be the methods I use for another. Read More