Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English, German, Deutsch
Teaching since 2003
Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance
About Benjamin S.
I am a saxophonist and clarinetist and have been teaching for over 12 years. I am currently the saxophone professor at California State University, Northridge, I also maintain a studio of private saxophone and clarinet students throughout Los Angeles County, and am the saxophone and clarinet instructor at HYPERIUMconservatory in Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes.
I specialize in everything from beginners in elementary or middle school through high school students, college audition preparation, and also teach undergraduate and graduate students.
I previously held teaching positions at the University of Southern California, Sinai Akiba Academy, and Young Musicians Foundation.
*** Lesson Details ***
I am currently teaching lessons in the following areas/cities, so even if you are out of my 10 miles radius, feel free to message me!
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
Bel Air
Redondo Beach
Palos Verdes
Torrance
Hermosa Beach
Arcadia
Lessons combine work on sound production, technical work, along with fun music (such as movie music) as well as repertoire and exercises to develop students musical skills. As a teacher I have worked with both 6 year-old and adult beginners, college music majors and graduate students, always tailoring how I teach for each student.
It is my goal that each student is able to play at least one simple tune by the end of the first lesson. Often, they can do much more!
*** Specialties ***
Classical Music
Saxophone
Clarinet
Audition Prep
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Oxford
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-2:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-2:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1 PM
Saturday
9 AM-10:30 AM
3 PM-9 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$90
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Experience
Private Saxophone Teacher
Sep, 2003 - PresentBenjamin S. Music
Teaching Saxophone students aged 7-76, beginners through graduate students. We work on technique sound/tone quality, articulation, and musicality. It is my goal to not only develop every students technical abilities but also to eventually help them to find their own voice.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance
Aug, 2004 - May, 2008New England Conservatory of Music
Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance
Aug, 2010 - May, 2013University of Southern California
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance
Aug, 2008 - May, 2010New England Conservatory
Languages
German
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Oxford
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-2:30 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-2:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1 PM
Saturday
9 AM-10:30 AM
3 PM-9 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$90
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