Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6-80
Speaks Spanish, Yoruba, English
Teaching since 2008
Master's degree in Public Health
About Tosin B.
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Tosin here. Wanna play sax well like Kenny G, Dave Koz or Charlie Parker, Let me teach you. I am a versatile, well travelled, actively performing sax instructor & well-rounded musician ( playing 6 instruments professionally). I have performed with various music bands in the US and abroad. Yes, experience counts!
I take pride in distilling relevant music concepts. I focus on showing you how to construct your scales & notes, so you can articulate beautifully. I FILTER OUT boring theories & lack of focus which comes with playing stereotyped "book" music.
I believe your goal is to PICK UP the sax ANYTIME with CONFIDENCE &… JUST PLAY beautifully! My sax lessons are custom-tailored to your learning style. I teach music rudiments & playing jazz .
I enjoy teaching both children & adults of any age. 2 out of 3 students i have worked with, just over the past 3 months, now play in their school/ church bands with great commendations (see reviews). I also taught a 56 year old beginner last year.
I understand the challenges upcoming sax players face- momentum, applying music basics, developing clean tone, maintaining rhythm, improvisation - most of which I have MASTERED. So I believe we can work together & help you play familiar tunes within 2-3 weeks. Relax & enjoy your play. Hire me & let's jam!
*** Lesson Details ***
-Customized for each student's specific needs & learning style
-Created a refined curriculum & drafted new learning materials. Students get COMPLIMENTARY copies to take home for practice.
***Online classes***
Computer, good internet, FaceTime/ Skype
** Studio equipment **
Alto- & Soprano saxophones; JODY JAZZ Mouthpieces; Reeds (Vandoren, RicoPlastiCover, Legere); Rovner Ligatures;
Vandoren MP cushions- you get COMPLIMENTARY cushions too :-)
*** Specialties ***
Jazz; Smooth jazz; Classical; Gospel; Contemporary; Funk; Afro-Cuban
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
E Morada Lane
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Thursday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Friday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
120 minutes
$90
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Experience
Sax instructor
Mar, 2014 - PresentSaxalenTe LLC
Private teaching Thumbtack music instructor
Medical Research
Aug, 2011 - Jan, 2017Various research organizations in Houston TX
Education
Saxophone & Music
Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2011Daystar School of Music, Lagos
Master's degree in Public Health
Aug, 2011 - May, 2014University of Texas Health Science Center
Certifications
Composing for Jazz Orchestra
Mar, 2017Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT opencourseware)
Introduction to the Music Business
Apr, 2017Berklee College of Music (BerkleeX)
Music Theory
Apr, 2017Berklee College of Music (BerkleeX)
Jazz Improvisation
Mar, 2017Berklee College of Music (Coursera)
Awards
Best musician award of excellence
Feb, 2008Redeemed Christian Fellowship Nigeria
Affiliations
American Medical Association
Oct, 2014Since 1847 the American Medical Association has promoted scientific advancement, improved public health, and invested in the doctor and patient relationship.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Yoruba
Native Proficiency
Tosin's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
E Morada Lane
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Thursday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Friday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-9:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
120 minutes
$90
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