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Saxophone with David O.

Kamas, Utah

5.0
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Speaks French
Teaching since 2013
Teaching Certificate

    About David O.

    5.0
    (3)
    Greetings! Like you, I have a passion for music. I was singing, humming and whistling since before I can remember. I started piano at age 5, clarinet at 10, saxophone at 11, and took lessons like you're about to for them all up through college, playing lead tenor sax and clarinet in the Utah State University Jazz Orchestra for 5 years (among many other groups- all-state, small wedding combos, pit orchestras, barbershop quartets, church choirs, etc.) Meanwhile, I pursued a more "sensible" career, earning a BS and MS or mechanical and aerospace engineering. After 6 years of working that career, I could no longer deny that my heart was in music and teaching. I have now taught band (elementary, Jr. & Sr. High Concert band & Jazz band), Math (algebra & AP Physics) and HS physics for two years, and I love it! In addition to Skype lessons, I incorporate SmartMusic software into my curriculum, allowing me to check in on your progress between Skype sessions for no additional fee. I look forward to meeting you!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    2:30 PM-8 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-8 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $45
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Jeremiah Salyer
    Teacher's studio
    Fantastic helpful tutor. Very friendly and helpful. Flexible on scheduling. Really nice guy. Enjoyable to talk to. Just really helpful. Helped me get through my class. Without him I don't think I would have passed! Thanks!
    Posted May 20, 2015
    Karin Spiess
    Student's home
    My son had Mr David O. as a calculus tutor; he is a very knowledgeable and flexible instructor. He is a wonderful teacher, and my son enjoyed his teaching style very much. I would recommend this teacher, hands down !!! Thank you for all your help !!! All the best !
    Posted Feb 1, 2015
    Alexis R.
    Teacher's studio
    My experience as having Mr. David O. as a teacher has been nothing but positive! Not only is Mr. David O. a patient teacher but he also knows that every student is different by taking an interest in each student, which in my opinion is very important, and will do his best to teach them with different methods. His teaching schedule is pretty flexible and also has more than enough experience to teach both saxophone and clarinet. If I hadn't had him as my clarinet instructor, I probably wouldn't have done as many things without his encouragement. Last year as a high school senior, I never even thought of auditioning for anything, let alone for regional band. In fact, I was going to dismiss it until I asked Mr. David O. his opinion of what I should do. He had me go for the sake of receiving audition experience then helped me through my scales and etudes. A couple of months later it’s finally audition day and I got into regional band on my first try, which isn't as common or easy as one would think. As a clarinetist who has been playing for 8 years now, I have never improved as drastically in my music experience as I have with Mr. David O. and recommend him to anyone who has a love of music.
    Posted Jul 28, 2014

    Experience

    Band & Choir Teacher

    Jun, 2015 - Present

    South Summit High School

    I teach Choir and Band at South Summit Middle School and High School.

    High School Teacher

    Jul, 2013 - Jun, 2015

    American Leadership Academy

    I have formerly taught the following at ALA Jr./Sr. High in Arizona: -High School Concert Band -Jazz Band -Algebra 1 -AP Calculus -Elementary Band -Jr. High Concert Band -Physics

    Education

    MS Mechanical Engineering, Dynamics & Controls Emphasis

    Aug, 1999 - Aug, 2006

    Utah State University

    Teaching Certificate

    Apr, 2012 - Dec, 2014

    Pima Community College

    Certifications

    Fingerprint Clearance Card

    May, 2012

    State of Arizona Department of Public Safety

    This level-one clearance clears me for service in the public domain and as a teacher in a public school.

    Secondary Education Licence

    Dec, 2014

    Arizona Department of Education

    Provisional license to teach Secondary school. Endorsements in Music, Secondary Math, and Physics

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2013

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Languages

    French

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