Saxophone Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Saxophone

I have years of experience performing and teaching both classical and jazz styles, and try to make lessons fun for my students. Having studied some of the most renowned saxophonists in their field, including Timothy McAllister and Eugene Rousseau, I am comfortable teaching saxophonists of all levels. As a performer I have won or placed in numerous competitions through the country, performed a concerto with a professional orchestra for an audience of 3,000, and have have played hundreds of jazz gigs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

1. Lessons are more enjoyable and are retained better when students are shown how to  learn  to play music with their chosen instrument as opposed to being taught to play an instrument. 2. All new concepts should be put to practical use immediately after they are learned  for better memory and retention. 3. Music Theory concepts are embedded throughout the learning process. 4. The unique Learning Style(s) of the Student dictates the primary focus of the lessons. 5. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe the best teachers are those who are able to understand the aspirations of their students and are able to give them the info and methods to acquire their dreams. I try to set student specific goals and learning paths to give them what they need. I view music as a form of communication like other languages. To be literate with a language, one must be able to understand it when they hear it, be able to say their own thoughts, be able to read written language, and write their own thoughts. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harp, Accordion, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Lute, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Shakuhachi, Oboe, Bassoon, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Hello to All: I have been making music my entire life. I have a Passion for bringing people together with the joy of Music. I perform on a variety of Instruments including piano, guitars, woodwinds, and with the voice. I have successfully assisted all ages in private and public lessons and classes. I have been able to provide many techniques for various goals of my students. I now consider many of them to be my musical peers. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

During my studies, I played and toured with internationally renowned jazz artists such as Kenny Barron, Anat Cohen, Rufus Reid, Conrad Herwig, Russell Malone, Harvey Mason, and Michael Mossman. While being the main sideman in jazz groups such as the Leon Anderson quartet, the Scotty Barnhart Quintet, and the Bob Dogan Quartet, I am also the leader of my own jazz quartet called the Kai H. Quartet. Though primarily playing jazz, I can professionally play a wide variety of musical styles such as funk, motown, reggae, pop, salsa, and classical. Read More