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Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
Jazz Performance
About Ian C.
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My name is Ian, and I am a 28-year-old professional saxophonist in the Portland area. I have been playing saxophone for 15 years, and teaching (privately and ensembles) for 8. I have a strong background in Jazz music, as well as experience playing Rock and Classical music.
I teach saxophone (tenor and alto) as well as Jazz improvisation, music theory, rhythm, and professional music skills.
I graduated from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City in 2012, where I learned from some of the great masters of jazz. There I also gained experience teaching privately and coaching ensembles.
Since moving back to Portland in 2013, I have played at many of the top venues in town, including Jimmy Mak's, Alberta Street Pub, the Doug Fir Lounge, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and many others.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-11 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-11 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-10 PM
Thursday
8 AM-11 PM
Friday
8 AM-12 PM
4 PM-8 PM
Saturday
4 PM-8 PM
Sunday
8 AM-11 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$40
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Experience
Assistant/Student Teacher
Mar, 2015 - PresentPortland Youth Jazz Orchestra
During this last year, I have helped coach several ensembles in the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra program. Topics have included: -Reading Music -Rhythm -Jazz Improvisation -Ensemble Work Through working with this organization, I have learned how to successfully communicate with students, and how to have a ton of fun while learning to play some awesome music!
Private Saxophone Teacher
Mar, 2007 - PresentIan Christensen
I have taught several private saxophone students, as well as jazz improvisation and theory.
Education
Jazz Improvisation/Arranging
Sep, 2007 - May, 2008Portland State University
Jazz Performance
Aug, 2008 - May, 2012The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Awards
Student Music Award-Best High School Small Group
Jun, 2007Downbeat Magazine
Student Music Award-Best High School Soloist
Jun, 2008Downbeat Magazine
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Ian's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-11 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-11 PM
Wednesday
4 PM-10 PM
Thursday
8 AM-11 PM
Friday
8 AM-12 PM
4 PM-8 PM
Saturday
4 PM-8 PM
Sunday
8 AM-11 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$20
45 minutes
$30
60 minutes
$40
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