Saxophone Lessons in Lake Mary, FL

Saxophone lessons with me are unique because I had a very prestigious saxophone lessons teacher when I was in high school, and he taught in some bizarre and amazing ways. Sometimes lessons would be 8-10 hours long, involving singing, switching to flute or piano, and sometimes just blowing air through the instrument intentionally without sound. I think these lessons are what allowed me to become first saxophone in marching band and the Boston College Wind Ensemble, as well as win a competition as lead in a saxophone quartet. Other achievements included making the district band 3 years in a row in Massachusetts CDMMEA, and winning a gold medal in jazz ensemble 3 years in a row as lead tenor saxophone. My diversity plays a role in my success as well, as I have played bari, tenor, alto, and soprano, each for multiple years. I have played saxophone for 14 years and so far have only taught college age intermediate level students but would like to start teaching saxophone more permanently ...

Lessons on saxophone that focus on musicality and technique.

My major instrument in college was clarinet, but I am a woodwind specialist, having performance experience on flute, clarinet, and saxophone. I have a particular affinity for late beginners, and have had some success in helping these students catch up to their peers. All of my woodwind students use the Rubank method books in addition to any method books they may already be using in their band classes. I also introduce appropriate literature and studies specific to each instrument once the basics have been mastered. I encourage all of my woodwind students to participate in OMEA Solo and Ensemble contest and to audition for OMEA District and State Honor Bands.

Specialized approach for each individual student. Focusing on the students needs not dated pedagogy. From the budding beginner to professionals, I can create a program for students to reach their musical goals.

My name is Jerry. I LOVE music and passing my knowledge on to others. I have played many different instruments in many different kinds of bands. It all one major thing in common, it was FUN! If you are not having fun while learning an instrument you won't want to learn. Lessons can be fun AND educational at the same time. I have had many parents tell me I'm one of the best teachers they have ever seen. (A couple of them were public school teachers themselves). I truly want my students to succeed and I will do everything in my power to help them accomplish that!

Levels 1-10 MTAC Certificate of Merit, College Level Classical and Jazz