Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 9-60
Speaks English, Japanese
Teaching since 1996
Bachelor of Art in Improvised Music Studies
About Masaru K.
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We all need music - now more than ever, as we live in this unprecedented times.
My name is Mas and I have been serving communities around the world as an active musician and a music educator for over 20 years on saxophones, flute, and clarinet. I have been teaching private lessons as well as improvisation workshops and school enrichment programs. I believe in stress-free learning environment and I customize my lessons to suit the students learning styles.
I all levels and ages including:
- Elementary, middle, and high school students
- Collegiate level music students
- Adults learning for the first time/ getting back into playing
- Amateur musicians
Because of the pandemic I’m not offering in-person lessons, but online lessons have proven to be just as effective and I have had much success with my students all over the country.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
1 PM-4 PM
Thursday
10 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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18 Reviews
Rick Jacobs
Teacher's studio
As a language teacher, I was looking for a clarinet/saxophone instructor with excellent communication skills and the ability to teach musical technique in an empathetic way. I was lucky to find Masaru Koga in Cupertino, California.
I enjoyed weekly lessons for about three years and really reached the point where I was constantly improving my clarinet mastery and getting closer to my performance goals. At one point, I became so enthusiastic, I also began saxophone lessons with Masaru!
I looked froward to meeting him for my weekly lessons and felt he gave more than 100% in patience, encouragement, and musical technique. He has a very warm, giving personality and when we were together, I made great progress and was very motivated to study and practice on my own.
I enthusiastically recommend Masaru Koga to other music students and wish I could be his student again!
Posted Feb 12, 2020
Lorette
Teacher's studio
Encouraging and attentive, with a relaxed style of teaching. My son enjoyed his weekly saxophone lessons with Mas for several years.
Posted Feb 12, 2020
Caden
Teacher's studio
He was awesome teacher! He upgraded me in higher level of playing sax.
Posted Feb 11, 2020
Experience
Woodwinds Instructor
Sep, 1996 - Jun, 2010Word of Music
one-on-one lessons on saxophones, flute, clarinet, and shakuhachi
Woodwinds Instructor
Sep, 2018 - Aug, 2019Cupertino Music
one-on-one lessons on saxophones, flute, clarinet, and shakuhachi
Woodwinds Instructor
Sep, 2012 - Sep, 2018Crossroads Music
one-on-one lessons on saxophones, flute, clarinet, and shakuhachi
Woodwinds Instructor
Jun, 2010 - Dec, 2013Canon Music
one-on-one lessons on saxophones, flute, clarinet, and shakuhachi
Education
Bachelor of Art in Improvised Music Studies
Sep, 1991 - May, 1996San Jose State University
Awards
Latin Jazz Flautist of the 2010
Dec, 2010The Latin Jazz Corner
Languages
Japanese
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
1 PM-4 PM
Thursday
10 AM-1 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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