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I am a freelance performer based in NYC as a woodwind doubler and have been playing the saxophone for 12+ years. Teaching experience from elementary school students to high school and adults beginners.
I am a freelance performer based in NYC as a woodwind doubler and have been playing the saxophone for 12+ years. Teaching experience from elementary school students to high school and adults beginners.

New York City, NY
I am a saxophonist based in New York. With two degrees in music, I have spent much of my life training to perform at the highest level, however, my passion for sharing the joy of music has lead me to a career as a private instructor. I have over five years of teaching experience and enjoy working with all levels of...
I am a saxophonist based in New York. With two degrees in music, I have spent much of my life training to perform at the highest level, however, my passion for sharing the joy of music has lead me to a career as a private instructor. I have over five years of teaching experience and enjoy working with all levels of...

Near New York City, NY
I have a minor in music from the University of Pennsylvania, and attended Berklee College of Music for Saxophone Jazz Performance between 2010 and 2011. I have studied jazz performance with Dave Liebman, Hal Crook, Larry McKenna, and Shannon LeClaire. Up until today, I have worked professionally as a saxophonist...
I have a minor in music from the University of Pennsylvania, and attended Berklee College of Music for Saxophone Jazz Performance between 2010 and 2011. I have studied jazz performance with Dave Liebman, Hal Crook, Larry McKenna, and Shannon LeClaire. Up until today, I have worked professionally as a saxophonist...

Near New York City, NY
I have a BA degree in Music from San Jose State University 1995. I have played the saxophone, flute and clarinet on over 20 recordings and performed at prestigious jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals such as Yoshi's (Oakland), The Fillmore (San Francisco), Guggenheim, and the Apollo (New York)...
I have a BA degree in Music from San Jose State University 1995. I have played the saxophone, flute and clarinet on over 20 recordings and performed at prestigious jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals such as Yoshi's (Oakland), The Fillmore (San Francisco), Guggenheim, and the Apollo (New York)...
Masaru helped me with jazz improvisation and technique on playing my saxophone. I really feel like I am making progress and developing as a saxophone player. I also feel like I am achieving my goals on the sax with Masaru as my... - Darrell, 26 lessons with Masaru

Near New York City, NY
I have played saxophone for over 12 years. I can play soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. I have a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, focused on saxophone and jazz improvisation. I am fluent in a number of styles including jazz, classical, rock, and funk, and have taught these styles to...
I have played saxophone for over 12 years. I can play soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. I have a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, focused on saxophone and jazz improvisation. I am fluent in a number of styles including jazz, classical, rock, and funk, and have taught these styles to...
Absolutely thrilled with my saxophone tutor! His patience and expertise were truly remarkable. He made every lesson enjoyable and tailored the instruction to my needs, ensuring I made steady progress. Highly recommend to anyone lo... - Nicole

Near New York City, NY
I am a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where I received a degree in Jazz Saxophone performance. I have been a professional musician since the age of 15, and continue to regularly perform live, record albums with my own band, write film scores, and work as a session musician. I can provide lessons...
I am a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where I received a degree in Jazz Saxophone performance. I have been a professional musician since the age of 15, and continue to regularly perform live, record albums with my own band, write film scores, and work as a session musician. I can provide lessons...

Near New York City, NY
I've been playing the saxophone since 1997. In 2013 I graduated with honors from Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory specializing in saxophone (Master`s degree). I have won many awards in the All-Russian and International competitions and have also received awards from the Ministry of Education of the...
I've been playing the saxophone since 1997. In 2013 I graduated with honors from Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory specializing in saxophone (Master`s degree). I have won many awards in the All-Russian and International competitions and have also received awards from the Ministry of Education of the...
Nick was very patient and friendly Saxophone teacher. As a beginner, Nick taught me the scales and helped me start learning a song, Perfect by Ed Sheeran, I always wanted to learn. He also showed me how to tune my saxophone and ga... - Artur, 2 lessons with Nick

Near New York City, NY
Professor of saxophone for 35 years. Professional musician.
Professor of saxophone for 35 years. Professional musician.
Barry is an expert in the field of music. He helped me with my music homework assignment for my course at columbia university. I would highly recommend him. He was patient and explained everything to me very clearly. - Yosef

I've been playing saxophone since I was ten. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Berklee College of Music, and I've spent the last ten years performing professionally full-time. I've been a part of For The Record: The...
I've been playing saxophone since I was ten. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Berklee College of Music, and I've spent the last ten years performing professionally full-time. I've been a part of For The Record: The...

I studied Woodwind performance at NYU for my Master's degree and have performed Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone throughout my career. I have taught Saxophone at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years...
I studied Woodwind performance at NYU for my Master's degree and have performed Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone throughout my career. I have taught Saxophone at The Calderone School of music for almost 5 years and about 10 years...
Kathleen is doing an amazing job teaching my daughter to play the saxophone. She has built an immediate rapport with her, which is fostering her development and her love of playing the sax. Thanks Kathleen. - Lynnette, 6 lessons with Kathleen

I have a BA in Music Performance (with honors) from Berklee College of Music, where I studied with saxophone greats Joseph Viola, Bill Pierce and George Garzone. I have 25+ years of experience as a working saxophonist in the New York City...
I have a BA in Music Performance (with honors) from Berklee College of Music, where I studied with saxophone greats Joseph Viola, Bill Pierce and George Garzone. I have 25+ years of experience as a working saxophonist in the New York City...

I have played the saxophone for 20 years and have been teaching lessons for 10. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies and a Master's Degree in Jazz Pedagogy. The saxophone was my principal instrument in both of these...
I have played the saxophone for 20 years and have been teaching lessons for 10. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies and a Master's Degree in Jazz Pedagogy. The saxophone was my principal instrument in both of these...
If you want a personable teacher who really knows his music (he can equally competently teach piano, saxophone, theory and software production -- all at a high level), Patrick is a good bet. In my case, I got more than I had expec... - Jonathan, 7 lessons with Patrick

At Berklee I studied with Joe Viola, privately I studied with Joe Allard, Jerry Bergonzi, Roshan Roland Kirk. Learned a tremendous amount of music through Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry. Co started TimePiece with Al Macdowell and released 2 CD's...
At Berklee I studied with Joe Viola, privately I studied with Joe Allard, Jerry Bergonzi, Roshan Roland Kirk. Learned a tremendous amount of music through Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry. Co started TimePiece with Al Macdowell and released 2 CD's...
Jack is so good that he makes learning how to play the saxophone look easy. 100% recommended. Fast response and excellent communication. For me, he's the best tutor. - Jose, 15 lessons with Jack

...Rollins Jazz Ensemble as well as at festivals and educational events across the country. I teach alto, tenor, and soprano saxophone to students of all ages and skill levels, creating personalized lessons that develop strong technique, musicianship, improvisation...
...Rollins Jazz Ensemble as well as at festivals and educational events across the country. I teach alto, tenor, and soprano saxophone to students of all ages and skill levels, creating personalized lessons that develop strong technique, musicianship, improvisation...

S. in Music Education from Pensacola Christian College in 1992 where I learned how to both play and teach the saxophone. I have been playing, performing, and teaching the saxophone (both in a band setting and as a private...
S. in Music Education from Pensacola Christian College in 1992 where I learned how to both play and teach the saxophone. I have been playing, performing, and teaching the saxophone (both in a band setting and as a private...

...doing gigs and playing in professional-level ensembles on the instrument. I am able to tutor students of any level in saxophone fundamentals as well as jazz and improvisational concepts....
...doing gigs and playing in professional-level ensembles on the instrument. I am able to tutor students of any level in saxophone fundamentals as well as jazz and improvisational concepts....

I've been playing the saxophone since 6th grade all through high school and college. I marched in both high school and college bands. I have been enjoying the wonderful feeling of playing the saxophone for over approximately 50...
I've been playing the saxophone since 6th grade all through high school and college. I marched in both high school and college bands. I have been enjoying the wonderful feeling of playing the saxophone for over approximately 50...
really learned a lot from Calvin. He clearly knows and understand AutoCAD and took the time to write a lesson specific for the needs I identified prior to the class. Will stop and answer questions without hesitation. - LM, 6 lessons with CALVIN

I've been playing in saxophone in professional bands (Jazz, Blues, Rock, Disco) since 1984. I am the author of the best-selling book "Jazz Saxophone Arpeggios": Here is a review from Professor Wessell Anderson, Head...
I've been playing in saxophone in professional bands (Jazz, Blues, Rock, Disco) since 1984. I am the author of the best-selling book "Jazz Saxophone Arpeggios": Here is a review from Professor Wessell Anderson, Head...
Jeff taught me about the essential foundation of music! The movement of notes in 4ths and why they always work and have always worked. Used by every composer who lived or lives - whether they understood why or what they they thems... - Greg, 3 lessons with Jeff

I am a conservatory-trained musician with a degree in Music Education from Brooklyn College. I have been playing the saxophone since 2003. Additionally, I have been part of Jazz Ensembles at Brooklyn College run by Salim Washington and...
I am a conservatory-trained musician with a degree in Music Education from Brooklyn College. I have been playing the saxophone since 2003. Additionally, I have been part of Jazz Ensembles at Brooklyn College run by Salim Washington and...
My 11 year old son really enjoys his flute lessons with Lauren. She is a skilled teacher and is very patient (he's a beginner student). My son likes that she lets him try new things and her lessons are always fun! - Hadassah, 34 lessons with Lauren

I have played the sax for 50+ years. I played in an orchestra as well as in many small ensembles. I was part of a sax quartet that made a CD. I have given lessons to students.
I have played the sax for 50+ years. I played in an orchestra as well as in many small ensembles. I was part of a sax quartet that made a CD. I have given lessons to students.
Dillan had not even put his saxophone together yet. Mark walked him through step by step how to take care of his instrument and how to play 3 notes. Wow! I thought it would take a few lessons for Dillan to learn a note or two, and... - Lailoni, 9 lessons with Mark

I've been playing saxophone for over ten years and was accepted into The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music on an audition basis. I've studied with some of the top saxophonists in NYC including David Schnitter, Dave...
I've been playing saxophone for over ten years and was accepted into The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music on an audition basis. I've studied with some of the top saxophonists in NYC including David Schnitter, Dave...
Thanks Ben. Abhi enjoys your lessons, he practices/ plays his Saxophone almost everyday for 45 minutes, since he started your lessons. Thanks for your help. -Bhaskar - Bhaskar, 73 lessons with Ben

Russell holds a Master's Degree in Music Performance on saxophone flute and clarinet. At the University of Oregon, he served as the saxophone graduate employee, teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, and leading the...
Russell holds a Master's Degree in Music Performance on saxophone flute and clarinet. At the University of Oregon, he served as the saxophone graduate employee, teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, and leading the...

Saxophone is my main instrument--I studied saxophone at William Paterson University and attained a B.M in Jazz Performance. I spent roughly thirteen years playing and teaching professionally in the NYC area. Jobs with event bands,...
Saxophone is my main instrument--I studied saxophone at William Paterson University and attained a B.M in Jazz Performance. I spent roughly thirteen years playing and teaching professionally in the NYC area. Jobs with event bands,...
Clearly super knowledgeable and able to convey concepts of music theory in concise and understandable ways that aid in improving your saxophone and improvisational skills. 10/10. - Michael, 3 lessons with David

I just finished my undergraduate music degree in the spring! I'm looking for students of all ages and abilities (even if you've never touched a saxophone), and especially people preparing for all-state/college auditions....
I just finished my undergraduate music degree in the spring! I'm looking for students of all ages and abilities (even if you've never touched a saxophone), and especially people preparing for all-state/college auditions....

I have taught woodwind lessons (clarinet, saxophone, and flute) for over 10 years for beginning to advanced students, including over 4 years of teaching virtually. I am passionate about helping my students achieve their full potential and...
I have taught woodwind lessons (clarinet, saxophone, and flute) for over 10 years for beginning to advanced students, including over 4 years of teaching virtually. I am passionate about helping my students achieve their full potential and...
Ian is an awesome teacher. He's extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and patient, especially with kids. His ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible way makes learning both enjoyable and effective for my 12 year old son ... - Jennifer, 76 lessons with Ian
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