Wesley P  
Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Soul, Marching Band

I began teaching as a student at OSU, then started teaching shortly after moving to California. I have been fortunate to have experience teaching students both individually and in group settings. My private students have been of all ages and different levels. One commonality I have found between students in these different settings is that they all have different goals and things that motivate them. With this in mind, I try to provide lessons that meet the individual needs of the student, while also keeping them engaged.

For younger beginning students, I typically use a method book, such as Accent on Achievement or something similar. For older beginners, I typically use the Rubank beginner's book. With this book, the student learns the fundamentals for their instrument. Once the student demonstrates an understanding of this, we will move on to sheet music. For more advanced students, we will typically use an etude book like Klose to explore the technical aspects of musical performance (such as technique development, phrasing, dynamics, etc.). We will also work on pieces and/or jazz standards and sight reading. I also try to incorporate music theory in lessons for all students. We start with basic musical terms and concepts, and explore more advanced ones as needed. We can also explore jazz harmony and improvisation for those students who are interested.