Mableton, GA Saxophone Lessons

Want to learn to play the alto saxophone? Let me help you!

Saxophone studies are balanced with technic and standard repertoire. Students are prepared to advance in band and ensembles. I improve embouchure and breath support. I can provide coaching for performances and competitions for both band music and jazz studies.

During my 17 years of teaching, I have helped saxophone students reach their goals, develop technique, and perform with musicianship. My students have gone onto excel as section leaders in their school bands as well as in honor festivals, contests, and performances both near and far. I would be delighted to talk to you to learn more about your goals and help you reach them.

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!!!

I specialize in jazz saxophone but I do teach classical instrumental saxophone I have been playing the saxophone for five years. All are welcome the main goal of the lessons will be to give you a general and in-depth understanding of how to play the saxophone with a good tone and the transitions as we progress through the lessons the subject matter so get more in depth such as better keys to play for same note or specific ways to change the embouchure to get a specific sound.

ABOUT

Jeff has been teaching and performing professionally for close to a decade. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, and specializes in woodwinds, jazz improvisation, and theory. Some of his past students have gone on to win prestigious soloist awards, achieve top seats in classical and jazz all-state festivals, and attend well respected universities for musical studies.

MISSION STATEMENT

To address each individual student’s needs and goals by developing a targeted approach that utilizes appropriate resources and practice techniques.

I was the lead saxophonist for all the jazz bands at Wake Forest University. I also play piano and clarinet and have a solid understanding of music theory (especially jazz theory) in general. I can work with people of all ages and am accustomed to working special needs children.

Hello! I am a Atlanta-based professional saxophonist and have been teaching for 8 years. Lessons with beginners focus on establishing solid fundamentals with air support, embouchure, and saxophone technique. For more seasoned players, I emphasize advanced techniques, developing a personal sound, and exploring the saxophone repertoire. All students also develop their core musicianship skills such as sight reading, ear training, and basic theory and interpretation. I am an adaptive teacher and will always strive to incorporate interests of the student with the goals of my personal curriculum. My students have seen great success and have dominated festival band sections, won placements in competitions, and even entered college music programs! Ready to begin the fun? Send me a message!

I love working with brand new beginners all the way seasoned players who might be prepping for music college. I like to keep an fun atmosphere around the lesson and try to find out what drives my students.

We'll work through pieces from school and expand into topics such as improvisation, reading, music theory, and finding inspiration from great players. I have a jazz background, and love working with aspiring jazz musicians as well.