Meraux, LA Saxophone Lessons

Professional saxophonist, trained at the nations top music schools, I teach students of all levels and ages, whether just beginning or an experienced player. I have a great amount of experience in both classical and jazz and have been playing for about 17 years myself.

In addition to helping students establish solid fundamentals, I can help you reach your goals, whether that be through working on classical solo repertoire, jazz and improvisation, band music, preparing for a competition or audition, and more. I try to make lessons fun and enjoyable for the student.

If you don't live near me, online lessons are a great alternative to in person lessons. I have had success teaching many students of various abilities and ages throughout the country and abroad online!

Experienced Sax Teacher of 30 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons so students progress quickly in the direction they want to go. I specialize in rock, blues and jazz, and I use my own method for teaching which takes 10% of the usual time of most methods. I have a video that demonstrates that.

Since I started playing at age 11, I have been fortunate enough to study with some prolific musicians including: UNT sax professor Brad Lelei, Grammy nominated saxophonist Myron Walden, and world renowned bass player Reggie Workman. I currently study saxophone at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC. In my lessons we'll have fun while focusing on your goals. Through practice and the materials I provide, you will notice a dramatic increase in your musical abilities. See you soon!

I figure out exactly where you are in your technique and knowledge of music and of the instrument. Then, I start teaching from there! For me, the goal of lessons should be the goal of the student, and I do my best to honor that!

I also encourage my advanced Jr. High and High School students to audition for various honor groups throughout California such as SCSBOA, CBDA, etc. With my background in these groups, I can effectively help my students prepare for the best audition they can do.

Extensive music theory application and rhythm concept.

I'm an accomplished jazz, pop and classical saxophonist with experience in professional performance and in teaching students at various levels of ability. I mold my teaching to my students' stylistic preferences and academic/career aspirations, and excel at helping students become more comfortable with and more skilled at jazz improvisation.

Students of mine, at all levels, will get a personalized plan of study according to their level, needs, expectations, and goals. Students can expect to focus the following areas: concept of sound (tone, articulation, etc.), technical ability (including scales, arpeggios, patterns, etc.), and musical detail (pieces, etudes, jazz tunes, etc.). I have one goal: to help the saxophonist be ready for ANYTHING musical!

Hello potential student I wanted to tell you a little about my experience and why I would like to be your saxophone teacher. I started playing clarinet in 6th grade and switched to saxophone in the 9th grade. During my high school years I played in concert and jazz band as well four years of marching band with Cary High school in Cary NC. After graduating high school I went on to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where I graduated with a music degree in saxophone and during that time I played in jazz band, small ensembles, larger concert bands. Since then I have taught lessons and played on my own. I have had a love of music my whole life and I would like to have the opportunity to show you the joy of playing saxophone and help you reach your musical goal.

I look forward to teaching you saxophone.

Experienced teacher and musician, specializing in saxophone, classical and jazz! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be playing in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of note reading, music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and more. Let's get started!

Do you want to play what is known as the coolest woodwind out there? Move aside, oboe!

During a Corinne saxophone lesson, you will learn how to create beautiful sounds first and foremost. If at first you sound like a goose, fear not! A little bit of time with me will go a long way.

Once you are producing some quality saxophone sounds, we will move on to learning notes, reading music, and accomplishing your goals!

We will keep the lesson active with musicality and breath training, so don't expect to sit down the entire time...unless you want to...and then I will be sad.

If you already know how to play the saxophone, I will continue your education in whatever direction you would like to go.

I look forward to working with you!