Saxophone Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone

Although, I have been working as a pianist and saxophonist in the music business for over a decade. I have had the chance to work with students for just as long! My earliest experience of teaching dates back to my high school career. I became section leader in my high school marching band my freshman year and was selected to teach a 25 student fully credited music theory class before I graduated my senior year in high school. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder

My beginning students learn the fundamentals of their instrument. I want every student to get a well rounded education from me. Woodwinds students study from Essential Elements. Young piano students use the Faber collection and older students use the Bastien series for the Older Beginner. Practical Theory from Sandy Feldstein is used for instrumental students. Spike and Party Cat piano theory books is used for younger piano students. I encourage students to learn solo pieces and memorize scales so they can audition for various festivals. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Music

I grew up in the Washington DC area playing Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, and Baritone Sax. I attended Walt Whitman High School and was a member of its award winning Jazz Ensemble as a Tenor Saxophonist. In 2003 I was selected as the lead Alto Saxophonist for the Maryland All-State Jazz Ensemble. I went on to study Jazz at Emory University in Atlanta under Gary Motley and E.J. Hughes. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I've taught music both privately and in large class settings for roughly 5 years, including my work at "Don't Miss A Beat" - a non-profit in Jacksonville, FL lead by Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. I have since traveled the world performing as well as conducting residencies in places like Millersville University in Pennsylvania. I was a regular member of the jacksonville Symphony, now a member of the Gotham Kings and The Ulysses Owens, Jr. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

My first student was a NYC firefighter that I met in October 2001 right after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was looking for a way to distract himself from the experience that he had gone through. Working with him and seeing how simply playing a note on the saxophone changed his vibe and relaxed him, I realized that music truly heals. Since then, my approach has been to get to know my student well and discover how I can help them enjoy the learning process. Read More