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Saxophone with Nicholas W.

Brooklyn, New York

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 9-70
Speaks english, french
Teaching since 2011
Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature with Minors in Music and in Theater

    About Nicholas W.

    I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and was introduced to jazz music by my father from a very young age. While a student at U.C. Berkeley, I played saxophone in the university wind and jazz ensembles, and, during my third year of college, I studied in Lyon, France, where I would sing in jazz clubs and play sax on the Rhone river. I've composed music for many different genres from jazz to rock to pop to classical and more. I even wrote and produced my own musical that had a month-long run in San Francisco in 2013. I'm also the lead singer/song-writer and guitarist of an indie pop band based in Brooklyn, NY. We're called Little Person and have recorded and released two EPs that have received considerable press and glowing reviews. I also release live music videos every Friday with my twin brother, Max. We usually cover oldies tunes or jazz standards. Check em out online! Throughout all these endeavors, I've continued to play saxophone, guitar, and piano, sing, write, record, and teach music. I offer lessons that are molded to the student's interests and skill level. Depending on the kind of music the student enjoys will determine how I lead the lesson. I also enjoy introducing my students to different genres of music and artists that they may have not heard in the past. Overall, I'm pretty down-to-earth. Depending on your experience, with my lessons, you'll learn to read music, train your ear, sight read, and properly play the instrument and we'll eventually delve into a deeper understanding of music theory. I try not to be too earnest and strict because I think it's important for the student to have fun. I take a youthful approach to teaching: I attempt to find common ground with the student and relate to them on some level that might not even have to do with music (although relating on a musical level is obviously preferred). Under my guidance, students often actively pursue their desire to further their musical studies. And, more importantly, they have fun doing so. Playing and writing music is fun, and it should be taught and learned that way.

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    50th Street, Brooklyn, NY
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    12 PM-9 PM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    12 PM-9 PM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Thursday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    12 PM-9 PM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Friday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    12 PM-3 PM
    6 PM-9 PM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Saturday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    9 AM-11:30 AM
    10 PM-12 AM
    Sunday
    12 AM-2:30 AM
    9 AM-11:30 AM
    9 PM-12 AM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $67
    60 minutes
    $84
    90 minutes
    $125
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    Experience

    Tutor

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    Varsity Tutors

    Tutored kids and adults in music theory, French, English, and essay writing.

    Music and Comedy Variety Act

    Dec, 2013 - Present

    Max & Nicky

    I perform regularly as one half of a neo-retro comedy and music variety act called Max & Nicky. We have opened for popular acts, including Reggie Watts, DJ Douggpound, and Brent Weinbach. We also host a monthly show in the East Village called 'Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky'. Past guests include Sarah Silverman, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Todd Barry, Roy Wood, Jr., Ronny Chieng, Aparna Nancherla, and many more. We've also performed at the renowned comedy festival San Francisco Sketchfest.

    Musician

    Oct, 2013 - Present

    Little Person

    I'm the lead singer/songwriter and guitarist/keyboardist for a 60s/80s - influenced indie pop band called Little Person (kind of like the Beach Boys meets The Smiths) (https://soundcloud.com/little-person). Have opened up for popular bands like Said the Whale, Foxtails Brigade, and some members of the Counting Crows. Have released two EPs ('Little Person EP' in 2014 and 'I Feel Fine' in 2017) and a single, "I'm Happy to Be with You", in 2018.

    Substitute Teacher

    Mar, 2011 - Jun, 2012

    Emery Unified School District

    Improved communication and teaching capabilities by educating classrooms full of students in subjects ranging from Music to English to mathematics in all grade levels, Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

    Composer, Singer, Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Lyricist

    Aug, 2010 - Feb, 2013

    Made in China: An Original Musical by Nicholas Weinbach

    Wrote, directed, produced, starred in, and wrote and orchestrated the music for an original musical called 'Made in China'. Month-long run at Bindlestiff Studio in San Francisco. Write-ups in SF Chronicle and SF Weekly and more.

    DJ, Production and Engineer Assistant, Music Library Assistant

    Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2010

    KALX 90.7 FM

    • Developed useful public speaking skills by broadcasting voice over radio airwaves. - Expanded my knowledge of music in a wide variety of genres. - Started learning live music production.

    Education

    Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature with Minors in Music and in Theater

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2010

    University of California, Berkeley

    Awards

    Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant

    Aug, 2006

    FAFSA

    UOEAP Scholarship

    Aug, 2008

    Universitywide Office of Education Abroad Program

    Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

    Aug, 2008

    University of California, Berkeley

    Koshland Memorial Scholarship

    Aug, 2008

    University of California, Berkeley

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Sep, 2014

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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