Saxophone Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I take a personal approach to the students aspirations. The starting point for all students is, "What music do you enjoy?" This gives me a sense of what they are listening to and maybe even what they would like to sound like. I then sculp a curriculum based on the ability of the student and his/her wants and needs. If I am teaching a beginning woodwind player I focus on embouchure and sound production. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

What is taught is dependant on what the student currently needs. Most beginners I work with are using the Essential Elements book that they use at school. For older students I will utilize what the student is working on in school as well as determining weak areas that need to be addressed, and the areas the student might want to focus on (classical technique, jazz theory and playing, etc.). Often I will write my own exercises for the students to work on areas I feel might need attention.  Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe

Hello and good afternoon! My name is Brian and i love working with music. As a student of music myself, i have a passion for music and enjoy teaching music and being around musicians like myself. I will be graduating from St. Mary's University this December with Major in English and a minor in music. I performed with the Jazz Band Ensemble at Laredo Community College from 2012 to 2014, leading as Jazz band President in 2014. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo, Bassoon, Music

Since lessons are tailored to the individual student's goals, it's going to be a little more laid back. Success is measured differently for each student. It is, however indescribably rewarding when the student suddenly "get's it."  When the things you've been teaching all come together and they're no longer playing note, but they're making music.  I'll admit, it's because of this that beginners are really my favorites to work with. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Often times, I am teaching myself something new that I am not acquainted with. This gives me the ability to always think as a beginner and to figure out how I can convey information to different students with different learning styles. I have experience teaching classical and jazz lessons. I love growing musicians into be the best that they can be. When I first began to study jazz and bought theory books and listened to jazz in order to get better. Read More