Saxophone Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Oboe

It is tremendously rewarding to work with a student and listen to the improvement they make from 1 session to the next. It is apparent when they are grasping the proper playing techniques and seem to be increasing their understanding of the music performances. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Organ, Synthesizer

I love technical music theory and think that it is central to understanding music and playing any instrument. I also understand modern musical methods such as lead sheets, the Nashville number system, and rhythm sheets that are the backbone of pop, country, jazz, and modern church music. I can help you understand the basics and build on that to create a deep knowledge of music and how it works with your tastes and opportunities. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Oboe, Music

I tailor my teaching to each student's needs and interests. I emphasize overall musicianship in addition to learning to the fundamentals of the particular instrument, splitting most lessons 50/50 between fundamentals on the instrument and musicianship skills such as music theory, sight-reading, sight-singing, playing by ear, and composition or improvisation. For students in a school band or orchestra program, I will work with them on their band music and bring in additional material as enrichment. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe

In my opinion, the Standard of Excellence book series works great for students that don't have a solid foundation of music fundamentals and theories. For more advanced students, the second edition of Standard of Excellence is also exceptionaly good at polishing an already musically developed player. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Teaching clarinet for 10 years and playing for 15 years Read More