Saxophone Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Oboe

I find great satisfaction and enjoyment working with music students of all ages and ability levels. The reward comes from seeing the development of a student to the point where they are accomplishing wonderful things with their musical ability. I graduated from BYU in 1989, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education. I have been fortunate to perform with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Minnesota Mormon Chorale. I continue to play as often as possible, keeping my skills sharp and maintaining my passion for the music environment. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching experience began while I was in college. Wanting to get experience I began giving out free lessons to gain experience around the Houston area. For a brief period I moved back to Beaumont, TX where I am from and also would give out free one to two lessons for the experience. I also have a younger brother who help began his journey with his saxophone. I helped to tutor him for the year and half I was there and would periodically work with him either online or when I would visit Beaumont. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

For my beginner saxophone students we will start by assembling the instrument and using the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements to learn the basic fingerings and songs. As for my beginner piano students we will start off with the Faber Piano Adventures book and work our way through the lessons. Once the student becomes more comfortable with their instruments we will start introducing appropriate solo repertoire and find songs that the individual student would enjoy learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone

I have a variety of methods that I use to teach students.  I have used many Hal Leonard's band and guitar books, I use a wide variety of materials so that the students can achieve their goals. There is always new material coming out and I will also write my own technical exercises if the student needs them. Beginning Classical Guitar by Hal Leonard is a specific example of one of the method books that I use for the Classical Method.I incorporate these methods on what the student wants to achieve.  Read More

Instruments: Saxophone

My teaching experience dates back to 2000. I taught as a instructor at Monrovia High School from 1999 -2004. I taught at Montebello High School for 2 years. I have been teaching at El Rancho High School for the last 6 years and am about to start my 7th year. I have taught a lot of my students privately and I have also taught students outside of the high schools that I have worked at. Read More