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Saxophone with Tim C.

Urbana, Illinois

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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2002
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education

    About Tim C.

    5.0
    (10)
    I am originally from Long Island, NY. I studied music education at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, where I was a saxophone student of Dale Underwood. After undergrad, I moved back to Long Island where I taught high school band for eight years. Also during that time, in between school years and over four summers, I earned a masters degree in music education from Northwestern University. Most recently, I became a Teaching Assistant and PhD student at the University of Illinois.

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    7 AM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-8:30 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-12:30 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM-12:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $59
    60 minutes
    $75
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Andrew
    Never had a music teacher that could motivate me more. A great mix of humor and hard work made classes and lessons fly by and come out of them learning so much
    Posted Sep 26, 2017
    Larissa
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    Mr. Caskin was my instructor for 3 years in a concert band setting. Under his guidance I constantly felt challenged, but also constantly improved. In those 3 years he made me a better musician than I ever thought I was capable of being. He is not only an efficient and effective teacher, but also a genuinely amazing person who is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Tim Caskin!
    Posted Aug 31, 2017
    Sam
    I was very lucky to have been taught by Mr. Caskin for my entire high school career. I was in his high school band class during his first four years on the job and had the pleasure to watch him grow as both a musician and a teacher. Mr. Caskin's innate musical talent is undeniable---his passion for music and positivity resonates throughout every session. During my senior year, I had an independent study with Mr. Caskin. He helped me grow, not only as a percussionist, but also as a piano player as well as a songwriter. As a student who has always had the passion of pursuing music as a career from a young age, Mr. Caskin went above and beyond what can be expected from a high school band teacher to not only mentor me, but he also guided me in the right direction. In fact, Mr. Caskin was one of the reasons I pursued music into my secondary education, as he was always very supportive of the idea, and helped me through the process. Mr. Caskin is an incredible teacher and mentor--anybody would be lucky to learn from him, as he is certain to bring the best out in any student he instructs!!!
    Posted Aug 30, 2017

    Experience

    PhD Student and Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2014 - Present

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Mattituck High School Band Director

    Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2014

    Mattituck Jr./Sr. High School

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Music Education

    Aug, 2000 - Jan, 2006

    George Mason University

    Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education

    Aug, 2014

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Music in Music Education

    Jul, 2008 - Aug, 2011

    Northwestern University

    Certifications

    New York State Professional Teaching License

    Sep, 2011

    New York State Department of Education

    Awards

    New York State Field Band Scholarship

    Jun, 2000

    New York State Field Band Association

    Conference Travel Grant

    Aug, 2015

    College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois

    List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students

    May, 2015

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    27th International Saxophone Symposium

    Jan, 2004

    George Mason University

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2005

    National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.

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