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Music Theory with Tosin B.

Stockton, California

4.0
(1)
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.

    4.0
    (1)
    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

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    E Morada Lane
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    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
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60
    120 minutes
    $90
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    Experience

    Sax instructor

    Mar, 2014 - Present

    SaxalenTe LLC

    Private teaching Thumbtack music instructor

    Medical Research

    Aug, 2011 - Jan, 2017

    Various research organizations in Houston TX

    Education

    Saxophone & Music

    Jan, 2008 - Jun, 2011

    Daystar School of Music, Lagos

    Master's degree in Public Health

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2014

    University of Texas Health Science Center

    Certifications

    Composing for Jazz Orchestra

    Mar, 2017

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT opencourseware)

    Introduction to the Music Business

    Apr, 2017

    Berklee College of Music (BerkleeX)

    Music Theory

    Apr, 2017

    Berklee College of Music (BerkleeX)

    Jazz Improvisation

    Mar, 2017

    Berklee College of Music (Coursera)

    Awards

    Best musician award of excellence

    Feb, 2008

    Redeemed Christian Fellowship Nigeria

    Affiliations

    American Medical Association

    Oct, 2014

    Since 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

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