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Online
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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedMy ultimate aim, is to provide you with an approach to practicing and performing music, that keeps you wanting to go back to do more.
In my career, I primarily play the tenor and baritone saxophones, but I mostly teach alto, and play soprano sometimes. Additionally, I also play the clarinet, bass clarinet, flute and piccolo. With this experience, I help out a lot of my more advanced saxophone students with doubling on these instruments, so they can be prepared for college and the professional world.
I encourage my advanced Jr. High and High School students to audition for various honor groups throughout California and the country such as SCSBOA, CBDA, JBOA, etc. With my background in these groups, I can effectively help my students prepare for the best audition they can do.
About Eric C.
Hi there!
I'm Eric Croissant, a Music Educator, Instrumentalist, Musical Artist, and Producer that was born and raised in Southern California.
I have been teaching music lessons for over 10 years now, with over 5 years experience teaching online through programs such as FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, etc. Many students find it difficult to engage with a virtual learning experience at school, but my unique approach to teaching online keeps students engaged, challenged, and most importantly, continuing to develop their musical skill and artistry.
I've been playing music for almost my whole life, and my primary instrument, the Saxophone, for over fifteen years now. Over the years, I learned to play other instruments, such as the Flute, Clarinet, Voice. For me, these instruments are all uniquely amazing and I have developed an immense respect, appreciation, and passion for each one.
I like to keep my lessons fun, efficient, applicable, and productive. I am happy to work with all skill levels! If you are new, I will help you develop the foundation for your skills. If you are experienced, I will do my best push you to new levels of skill, and help you maximize the benefits of your time and energy spent in the practice room.
As a freelance musician, I love to work with aspiring professionals so that I can help point them in the right direction as they venture into a career in music.
Additionally, it is important to mention that I have many years of experience working with neurologically diverse students with conditions such as ADHD, ODD, ASD, etc.
When I am not teaching music, I’m usually playing with bands like LALA Brass, Pandemonium Prism, and others. Music is much more than playing and teaching for me, it is everything in life. There’s harmony in the blending of flavors in a soup, there’s dissonance in our bodies when we don’t eat food, the examples are limitless!
Thank you for reading this, please message me if you would like to learn more about music lessons. I hope to hear from you, and look forward to helping you unlock more of your own unlimited musical potential!
With utmost sincerity,
Eric Croissant
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Online
My son was very happy with the lesson and his self-esteem jumped upwards 100% Thank you, Eric!
Teacher's Studio
Eric shows concern for helping you work on where you want to go in my music journey
Student's Home
Eric is an excellent teacher. He is very knowledgeable and very thorough when he is teaching his students. He is very talented and player numerous instruments. I would recommend him to anyone for lessons.
Sandi Crawford
Teacher's Studio
Eric is an excellent teacher. I signed up for classes to help my grandson improve his skills. I would recommend Eric to anyone needing lessons.
Teacher's Studio
Eric is very knowledgeable and a very talented instructor. He is very patient and my grandson learned so much from him in the first lesson already. I would recommend him to anyone
Teacher's Studio
Very knowledgeable and works well with what you know. Understands what the student needs and wants and will work towards achieving those goals.
Teacher's Studio
My daughter really enjoys her flute lessons with Eric. He makes her feel comfortable and confident. She even likes the fact that he gives her homework!
Student's Home
Great lesson
Student's Home
Eric is awesome sauce stuff! :)
Student's Home
He listens to me and teaches the way that I like. He seems like a good person as well. I recommend him for a saxophone teacher.
Student's Home
Friendly, respectful made learning fun for our son.
Online
It was totally awesome! He teaches so great
Teacher's Studio
Good teaching and kind.
Student's Home
I got a free Alto Sax from a former coworker, and after several years of not having played Clarinet, I felt I could use some guidance from an awesome woodwind doubler like Eric.
The convenient part for me was that he's one of my good friends! I can say both as a student and a friend that Eric is a consummate professional, and is incredibly qualified to teach students of any level how to play the Saxophone. If I had 1/3rd of the Sax chops that Eric has, I'd be gigging right now.
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Experience
Freelance Saxophonist
Mar 2011 - PresentSelf Employed
I have been playing the saxophone for over 15 years now, and playing professionally for over half of that time. It was with the saxophone that I first found my voice in music, and it was through music that I believe I found my voice in life. My primary experience on the saxophone is with Jazz music, particularly improvisation. I primarily play Baritone and Tenor saxophones; alto and soprano too, but not as frequently. These are some of the bands that I play the saxophone with with: LALA Brass, Pandemonium Prism, The Marlonius Jazz Orchestra, South Central Skankers, The Teryn Ré Big Band, Los Kung Fu Monkeys, and more.
Freelance Music Educator
Sep 2009 - PresentSelf Employed
Teaching and education have always been a huge part of my life. Starting at the beginning of my high school career, I would give saxophone lessons to middle school and elementary school students. As time went on, I received other students from different ages. During my last two years of high school, I was put in charge of the baritone saxophonists and bass clarinetists in my high school's marching band, teaching parts and organizing activities. My last year of high school, I was put in charge of all woodwind players in the marching band, which consisted of over 50 students. Managing productive rehearsals in the time allotted, was a skill I acquired and refined in both of these positions. By teaching students in a group this big, I feel like it has led me to give the efficient and productive lessons I give today. Most recently, I was given the opportunity to teach for a week at the prestigious Idyllwild Arts Summer Jazz Program, which is the largest Summer Jazz Camp in the United States. I also have previously worked as a saxophone coach at William Workman High School. I currently work as a saxophone coach at Goddard MS, Sandberg MS, Los Osos High School, Duarte High School, and Upland High School, in addition to giving clinics and masterclasses to nearby schools. Additionally, I started teaching as a clarinet and saxophone teacher at the SOMA music academy in Diamond Bar, CA in October 2018. I also work as a substitute band director for Mission Viejo Christian School.
Education
Music Performance
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018Mt. San Antonio College
BM Saxophone Performance (Partial)
Sep 2013 - May 2017Azusa Pacific University
High School Diploma
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013Upland High School
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
Awards
2018 Reno International Jazz Festival, Most Outstanding College Saxophonist
Apr 2018University of Nevada, Reno
2013 "Super Jazz" Jazz Festival Soloist of the Day
May 2013West Ranch High School
CBDA California All State, Jazz Ensemble
Feb 2013CBDA
Scsboa All Southern California, Jazz All-stars
Jan 2013SCSBOA
Jazz Band of America Alternate
Jan 2013JBOA
2012 All-State Jazz Festival Band
Mar 2012Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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