Saxophone Lessons in Saint Petersburg, FL

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Shannon has been a faculty member at various colleges, is currently Adjunct Professor of Music at Brazosport College, and also has an active private studio, Leigh Studios. She is the College Music Society South-Central Regional President; and is an Advisory Board member for the Houston Flute Club.

Shannon received her Masters of Music degree in Performance from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She also studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and received her B.A. degree in Performance, and B.S. degree in Music-Business from Winona State University, and has studied with world-renowned instructors.

Shannon has received grants for her work, from the Minnesota State Arts Board, American Federation of Musicians, Rome Festival Orchestra, and the Winona Music Guild, and was the 1997 recipient of the Vivian Menees Nelson Music Award.

Shannon is also a sponsored triathlete and trainer/coach/race director, and gives workshops on the importance of healthy living, nutrition and exercise for musicians. She is a board member for The Lake Charles Triathletes. And she is a strong advocate for music, health, and triathlon. Sponsors: Maggie Martinez-LMT, Eating for Performance, Bikesport, DeSoto Sport, Gu Performance Energy, Rudy Project, Amit Jethva-DDS, Leigh Enterprises. Her primary sports growing up were track, gymnastics, and cycling.

*** Lesson Details ***
I am pretty easy going. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease, but we do need to focus and can have fun doing it. :)
I utilize various methods for each instrument, which is determined by the students learning style and ability; needs, so this can change as time goes on (not sticking to one particular publishers materials). I have done (and continue to do) extensive research into materials available for each instrument I teach, and supplement with my own, to utilize the best out there for "YOU" for the best possible progress. While ensuring an extremely well-rounded musical education, so you can progress at the best possible rate. Since each student's potential is different, each will progress differently. This is also determined by your dedication to daily practice (the more you practice, the quicker you will progress & the more accomplished you will become). This is a 'Team Effort'; I give the guidance and tools. You practice, utilize learn these tools, and off we go! The sky is the limit!

*** Specialties ***
Classical, jazz
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FITNESS: Shannon has been athletic most of her life. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Specialist in Exercise Therapy, and running / multisport (swim/bike/run) coach for 15 years.

She is a sponsored athlete, and a 2018 World Championship Qualifier and Participant in Denmark, representing Team USA, and has also placed in her age group at numerous endurance events.

She applies her years of teaching experience to helping you reach your physical and nutritional goals, to be the healthiest you can be. She's not for quick fixes/results. It's all about a transformational lifestyle change. Enjoy the journey! It's well worth it! (see info above).

ding. I exhibit patience with the student knowing what it takes to develop new skills and I work hard in helping each student feel at ease in expressing themselves. I have used many different materials over the years, depending on the individual student's needs and desires to play their music. I do stress learning to read music notation so that you can approach with confidence any piece of music that you would like to play. With the proper dedication, every student can enjoy making music in a short period of time, getting better and better along their musical journey.

*** Specialties ***
I have used many of the published methods for all of the instruments over the years. I am always open to any approach that will work for any given student.

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Pop, Rock, R&B, Jazz, Classical, Broadway.

*** Lesson Details ***
Guitar: Learning to properly handle the guitar, left and right hand techniques. learn to tune the instrument. read notes, and lean all major, minor, and seven chords by the end of book 1

Piano: learning all 12 scales by heart, proper fingers technique for both hands, reading both left and right hand notation by end of book 1.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Tascam D8000 40 Ch. Digital mixer
Alesus quad Reverb,
Yamaha EX5
Korg Sound module
Digitech Vocalist II Harmony...
Pro Tools 10
Sonar XL XIII
D Drums,
7 Pianos
5 Guitars,
Bass,
2 Saxophones

*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, Keyboard, Saxophone, Mic, Laptop, Amplifier, Karaoke hard drive, and software.

*** Specialties ***
Advanced Vocal Coaching, for professionals,
Pop, R&B, JAZZ, Classical, Broadway.

Composition for pro artists, 256 mix tracks, 48 khz,
Top of the line recording gear.

Classical guitar, Music Theory and Composition for writers.

Degree in Music Performance at New York University. Artem performs and teaches the clarinet, the piano, and the saxophone around New York area.

Biography:

Artem was born in Odessa and at age of 5, he started his musical journey learning the piano. He was learning fast, and at the age of 6, he was accepted to the school for gifted kids – The Odessa Stolyarsky Special Music School. At the age of 9 he started to learn the clarinet, and at the age of 10, he won his first international music competition.

In 2006 Artem won the 2nd place at the Sribniy Dzvin International Music Competition, where he was selected to participate in the concert tour around Germany in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 Artem was accepted to the prestigious school for gifted kids The Kiev Lysenko Special Music School in Kiev. During his school years, he got more than 12 awards at the international competitions.

In 2013 Artem has moved to the United States of America where he has continued his music education at Portland State University. 2013-2018 he actively participates in different professional ensembles, performing concerts around the West Coast. He performed few ballet and opera productions as a principal clarinetist with Portland State University and was appointed 2nd clarinetist at Portland Choir and Orchestra.

In 2018 Artem moved to New York where he is teaching, performing the music and works toward his Master’s Degree at New York University.

Since 2013 Artem was teaching privately the clarinet, the saxophone and the piano in Portland metro area. He teaches privately more than 5 years and his current studio has 20 students. Their ages vary from 6-35 years old. His student always get first seats in school bands, won competitions and participate in youth orchestras.

In 2017 Artem became a band director at the Russian Gospel Church in Hubbard, Oregon. He was asked to create a wind orchestra at this church. The task was not easy – most of the participants were middle schoolers and amateurs. However, Artem worked hard and was able to create and conduct wind band that included 25 people. He administrated the band, arranged the music parts and taught music theory and history besides conducting the band.

Master Classes and Lessons:

James Shields, Principle Clarinetist, Oregon Symphony
Stan Stanford, Professor Emeritus, Portland State University
Frank Kowalsky, Professor Emeritus, Florida State University
Rolf Weber, Principal Clarinetist for the Bavarian State Theater, Munich/ Germany
Hedwig Swimberghe, Clarinet Professor, Royal Music Conservatory in Brussels
Margarita Shaposhnikova, Saxophone Professor, Gnessins Academy of Music
Vladimir Skorohodov, Clarinet Professor, Belarusian State Academy of Music
Roman Vovk, Clarinet Professor, Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine
Oleg Moroz, Principle Clarinetist, National Opera of Ukraine
Vladimir Tomaschuk, former Principal Clarinetist, Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, Ukraine

Honors, Awards, Competitions:

Laureate of the I prize (International Competition Music of Ukraine) 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the I prize (International Art Competition “Young Europe”) 2012, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the I prize (XII International Festival-Contest of Children and
Youth Performing Arts’ Chords Khortytsya “) 2012, Zaporizhya, Ukraine

Laureate of the II prize (International Competition Music of Ukraine) 2011, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the II prize (The Fifth Dmytro Bida Wood Wind Young Performers
International Competition) 2009, L’viv, Ukraine

Laureate of the II prize (VII International Art Competition for Children And
Youth “Sribny Dzvin” 2006) Uzhgorod, Ukraine

Laureate of the III prize (International Art Competition “ Young Europe”) 2011, Kyiv, Ukraine
Laureate of the III prize (The “21 Century Art” International
Competition for Young Performers) 2011, Vorzel’, Ukraine

Diploma of The Second International Competition of Young Performers on the wind and percussion instruments “Surma Bukovina” 2006, Ukraine
Contest participant (Selmer Paris in Ukraine) 2008, L’viv, Ukraine

Performance and Work Experience:

2017 Russian Gospel Church, Band Director
2013-2017 Black Sea Music Lessons, Music Instructor
2008-2017 active participation in different chamber ensembles and solo performances around Ukraine and Portland
2017-2018 2nd clarinetist at Portland Choir & Orchestra
2014-2015 was sub clarinetist for Oregon Pro Arte Youth Chamber Orchestra
2014 -2017 Principle Clarinetist at Portland State University Symphony
2014 -2017 Principle Clarinetist at Portland State University Wind Symphony
2009-2012 Member of the International clarinet ensemble “Clarnetissimo”, Kiev Ukraine
2011-2012 Principal clarinet in the symphony orchestra of Kyiv Specialized Secondary 2012 Music Boarding School Named after M.V. Lysenko, Ukraine
Principal clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra of University name after Grinchenko, Kiev
2008-2012 Performed concerts as a soloist and ensemble at the National Philarmonic in Ukraine,
2007-2008 Participated in concert tours as a soloist in Germany (Fall season)