Lithia, FL Saxophone Lessons

I've been teaching saxophone for 3 years and my students have gone on to All-State Competitions. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I teach all levels and all ages.

I have been playing and teaching the saxophone for 23 years. Saxophone was my original instrument of choice as I played it in the public school bands and in college. I emphasize the fundamental of sound production, fingerings, and music reading. The saxophone is a very versatile instrument In playing classical to jazz music. You can begin today to learn or improve your saxophone playing!

I have been teaching Saxophone for quite a few years and I love it! My students have seen results from learning to lovey to practice, to competitive success in school events. When you first come you will start to think about music in a simpler way and will gain the confidence and understanding you need to play how you would like. Normally, I use The Rubank Method to develop a lot of technique in younger students. For those playing jazz, we do a lot of play alongs while focusing on specific concepts.

I teach based on what you want to learn on the saxophone. We can work on any style including but not limited to Classical, Jazz, Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz and/or any other styles of interest. Regardless of what style or genre we study we will always study core techniques of the saxophone which will increase your skill such as tone production/warm-up principles, technique including finger dexterity, scales, music vocabulary, tongue/finger correlation and full range capabilities of the instrument.

I want lessons to be fun but also challenging and disciplined. I am very adamant about starting with a set of warm up exercises every day followed by scale work. But I also want the student to play what they want to play, so I will either ask them to find a piece to be approved by me or I will find a piece for them based on what they like and are looking for. Every student is different so I will treat them as such! I teach Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bari saxophones.

I believe in catering lessons to a students individual desires and musical goals. I play Tenor, Alto, Soprano and EWI. Our lessons can cover a broad range of concepts like:
Musicality/Performance
Jazz Improvisation
Composition/Arranging
How to practice
Tone and Sound production
Technique
Doubling
Reading/Sight Reading
Learning Tunes
Using petals and electronic musical components
And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

Lessons are tailored to your specific learning style and goals. Students develop a solid foundation of music theory, technique, artistry and sight reading.

I've taught students of all levels from beginners (all ages) through high school. Proper technique, fundamentals, improvisation, reading, All-County/All-State Prep, Solo & Ensemble Prep, sight reading, and more! I teach alto, tenor and baritone saxophones.

Looking for a quality Private Lessons for flute or saxophone? Well, look no further. I am offering quality Saxophone and Flute Lessons for the beginner to advanced student. I am committed to my students to get the most out of their instrument, serving students in the Chicago area by not just meeting their expectations, but exceeding them and enjoying it while we learn.

You supply: The time and willingness to learn.

I supply: The knowledge and skills necessary to advance your skills so you may be able to play and enjoy what music has to offer.

You will learn at your pace. I will help identify your strengths and provide an individual lesson plan to help develop your skills. I understand how important it is to feel confident in my ability to teach. I have dedicated the time and energy necessary to be well prepared for your personal lesson.

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