Saxophone Lessons in Hydes, MD

Saxophone was the first instrument, aside from Piano, that I started to play. I started in 4th grade with this instrument until my middle school teacher in 6th grade asked me to switch to French horn. I continued to perform on Saxophone in our school's Jazz ensemble in Middle School and High School. I no longer play the Saxophone but can still teach students how to play the instrument!

All styles; soprano, alto, tenor, baritone

Experienced music teacher of 7 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages!

I believe in getting students playing music they love as soon as possible. I have 9 years of teaching experience, as well as a masters degree in music education from Northwestern University. In that time I have learned how to teach important technique and ear training through playing fun and engaging pieces of music in a variety of styles, from classical to jazz, funk, RnB, ska, and more. Music is a fun, practical subject, and it should be taught that way.

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.

Experienced teacher of 6 years with over 14 years of playing experience. My background is in jazz performance and music education. I know how to get results while having a good time! I strive to put the FUN back in fundamentals and always make music the joyful experience that it should be. I can help you excel in performing, ear training, sight reading, harmony, composition, improvisation and any other general musicianship skills you would like to acquire!

Lesson topics include

-Fundamentals of saxophone sound and technique
-Jazz Improvisation
-Solo Transcription
-Music Thoery
-Ear Training
-Compostion

Do you want to learn the basics of developing a beautiful tone and good technique? Do you want to learn how to make practicing fun and efficient? From years of studying with world-renown and locally acclaimed saxophonists and composers, including Jimmy Heath, Charles McPherson, Tamir Hendelman Steven Lugerner and Patrick Wolff, while also gigging around the community, I have learned a sure method to help you get better quickly and have fun doing it! In addition to playing jazz saxophone - on alto, tenor and baritone sax - for seven years, I have two years of experience playing classical clarinet and seven years of experience on classical saxophone.

Victor French (ASCAP) has been playing sax since he was big enough to hold one. He began in Chicago, studying jazz theory and performance under Rob Haight. While a student at Western Illinois University, Victor studied Music Business and performed at Carnegie Hall in 2010. He then moved to Nashville where he worked as a performer and honed his skills as a producer and engineer. In 2014 he returned to Chicago and began instructing privately. He did so until moving to Los Angeles in 2017.

Victor is classically trained in jazz and classical repertoire, as well as having experience with all genres of performance from theater to hiphop. For over a decade he has traveled the nation working in different facets of the industry. His credits include working as a music director at the famed Second City in Chicago, a section player and recording artist, a songwriter, composer, and live sound engineer. It is this exposure to all angles of the music industry that informs his style of teaching and

Looking to take your sax playing to the next level? Or are you just curious as to how to get started? Regardless of the subject of study, from classical to funk, to jazz and R&B, I have experience teaching all levels and many genres. I have studied saxophone for 12 years and I am a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music (class of 2018.) Music has brought me all across the world including a tour to Japan in 2014, and many world renown jazz festivals such as Newport and Monterrey Jazz Festivals. It is my hope that I can have music do that same for you and more.