Saxophone Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I focus on the students musical wants first and then their musical needs. In a curriculum for any student I find certain skills to be necessary. Technique, phrasing, dynamics, and the like. I think these are valuable in any students abilities. Yet students who do not have their musical wants fullfilled feel music to be boring and uneventful. Students who want to play certain kinds of music should be given ample chances to do so. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Oboe, Bassoon

This honsestly with the help and mentoring of my Professor Dr. Heizen, turned outto be the best learning expereince.During these years of study I was gigging and recording with everyone I could. I studied music theor/ compostiiton, guitar, and piano with several of the fine musicians I met along the way. Since then my on the job training has spread across all styles of music; rock, blues, jazz, fusion, theater, and playing with a number of big bands, including several years of touring. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Bassoon, English Horn

I AM A BAND DIRECTOR THAT HAS TAUGHT SINCE 1982. i HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE, AND AM PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. I HAVE TAUGHT AT EVERY LEVEL EXCEPT COLLEGE. I HAVE TAUGHT IN ALMOST EVERY SITUATION IMAGINABLE. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE HAD STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALL-REGION AND ALL STATE BANDS IN TEXAS AND IN OKLAHOMA. I HAVE PERFORMED PROFESSIONALLY WITH DOC SEVERINSEN AND PETE FOUNTAIN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PERFORM IN EUROPE IN DIFFERENT VENUES IN FRANCE, GERMANY, AND SWITZERLAND, AND PERFORMED AT THE NOTRE DAME IN PARIS. 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

I wont be asking a student to, all of the sudden, begin some vigorous practice routine of 20 hours a week. But I will be working with them to establish a routine that will work in their favor as a musician. I like to let students come to their own conclusions about things I like to just show a student the way. Instead of just telling the student an answer, when they come to the conclusion by themselves, with my help, the information is better remembered and engrained into a student. Read More