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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-18
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2002
Bachelor's of Music-Performance
Learn Recorder or Pre-Saxophone with the Suzuki Method
We will explore the first Suzuki book on either a traditional recorder or on an instrument called a Dood. This instrument is designed for children as young as 3 and is like a plastic recorder but with a saxophone mouthpiece. If you want your child to become a saxophonist but don't want to wait until they are old enough to hold the saxophone, this instrument is for you! For either instrument we will use techniques from the Suzuki method including parental involvement and listening to examples from the book. For students in the DC area group lessons are also available.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
7:15 PM-7:45 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-3:30 PM
4 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1:30 PM
2:30 PM-4 PM
4:30 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM-4:30 PM
5 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-1 PM
1:30 PM-4 PM
5 PM-6 PM
Saturday
8 AM-9 AM
11:30 AM-3 PM
3:30 PM-5 PM
Sunday
9 AM-10:30 AM
1:30 PM-6:45 PM
7:45 PM-8 PM
8:15 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
About Maureen W.
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Welcome to online saxophone lessons! While studying with me we will focus on practice techniques to develop your speed, vibrato and intonation (one of the most important aspects of a good sound!) For students in grade school, lessons can help your skills in band class and in participation in solo and ensemble. It is a great chance to perform works before doing an important audition! In my private teaching I have also focused on playing group pieces with my own arrangements of pop music, like Usher and Rihanna! I find it really enjoyable and it allows my students to challenge themselves while working in a different format than they are used to.
I learned classical saxophone at Peabody Conservatory in Maryland, where I have a bachelor's and master's degree. I performed in wind ensemble and quartets. Currently I play in the Capital Wind Symphony in D.C., where we perform concert pieces for wind ensemble. I also teach at the Levine School of Music, which is very exciting since I studied there as a teenager! Thanks for your interest and I look forward to working with you!
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Elly
Online
Maureen is prepared and organized. She is engaging and makes my daughter feel relaxed and comfortable. Maureen is a great saxophone teacher.
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Joshua
Teacher's studio
Maureen is very easy to work with and she is very knowledgeable. Thank you Maureen !
Posted Jul 17, 2023
Katiria
Teacher's studio
My daughter loves the class with Miss Maureen.
Posted Jul 1, 2023
Education
Bachelor's of Music-Performance
Sep, 2001 - May, 2005Peabody Conservatory
Master of Music in Saxophone Performance
Sep, 2001 - May, 2009Peabody Conservatory
Certifications
Suzuki Recorder Unit Training 1, Every Child Can
Jun, 2022Suzuki Association of the Americas
This training covers the first Suzuki book for recorder and an overview of the Suzuki methodology
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9 AM-4 PM
7:15 PM-7:45 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-3:30 PM
4 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1:30 PM
2:30 PM-4 PM
4:30 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
9 AM-4:30 PM
5 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
9 AM-1 PM
1:30 PM-4 PM
5 PM-6 PM
Saturday
8 AM-9 AM
11:30 AM-3 PM
3:30 PM-5 PM
Sunday
9 AM-10:30 AM
1:30 PM-6:45 PM
7:45 PM-8 PM
8:15 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
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