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Saxophone Tutor Specializing in Pop, Blues, and Jazz
Will S.

917 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 4 hours
Will S.'s Photo

Saxophone Tutor Specializing in Pop, Blues, and Jazz
Saxophone Tutor Specializing in Pop, Blues, and Jazz
Will S.

917 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

917 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Will


Bio

Hi I'm Will,
I’ve taught Saxophone and clarinet at the ‘American Conservatory of Music’ and the ‘Old Town School of Folk Music’.
I’ve taught thousands of saxophone lessons to students ranging in age from eight to eighty-from complete beginners to advanced performers.
I know just about everything there is to know about saxophone. I've been playing sax since I was 12. I've played saxophone all the way through high school orchestra, concert band, marching band, stage band. I even played sax in...

Hi I'm Will,
I’ve taught Saxophone and clarinet at the ‘American Conservatory of Music’ and the ‘Old Town School of Folk Music’.
I’ve taught thousands of saxophone lessons to students ranging in age from eight to eighty-from complete beginners to advanced performers.
I know just about everything there is to know about saxophone. I've been playing sax since I was 12. I've played saxophone all the way through high school orchestra, concert band, marching band, stage band. I even played sax in three different garage bands. Saxophone was my life then and still is to this day.
In college I played alto saxophone and tenor saxophone in big bands, combos, quartets, trios- you name it.
I’ve recorded five CDs under my own name and have performed at numerous music festivals around the world.

My Teaching Philosophy
I always ask the student what their favorite song or what music was downloaded recently. From this song we extract and discover the concepts of melody, rhythm, meter, tempo, form, and key; subjects that are difficult to teach if you don’t use a song the student enjoys listening to. The student is surprised to learn that no matter what the song or genre, all music may be described and analyzed in the aforementioned terms. My lessons create a personal musical experience that the student reviews subconsciously whenever she hears that song, dances to that song, or is reminded of that song. The student is doing music homework without even thinking about it.


Education

Berklee College of Music
Bachelor
Northern Illinois University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: cancellation policy 24 hours or charged the full rate of lesson
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Music

General Music,

General Music

I taught 3 years of General Music K-8 in Chicago Public Schools. I have a bachelors degree from Berklee College of Music, and a masters degree in Music Northern Illinois University.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

I received top grades in theory in college. I've taught more than 25 private students in music theory.
Saxophone

Saxophone

I've toured the world performing blues and jazz on Saxophone. I worked with Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Lucky Peterson, and Bernie Mac.

Examples of Expertise


Will has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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5.0 (265 ratings)
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Reviews

Got me playing simple songs on Day #1!

I'm starting from Day #1 when it comes to the tenor saxophone. I don't know the keys, the notes, nothing. Barely able to assemble my instrument properly. Will had me moving quickly within the first hour.

Jake, 1 lesson with Will

Knowledgeable and patient and fun

Will is a very fun and enthusiastic teacher who makes the lessons fun by adding many songs to the various studies of music. Would highly recommend to anyone. - Richard

Richard, 18 lessons with Will

Wonderful teacher

Will made me feel relaxed and encouraged me, made the learning simple. I am glad to have found him! Thank you

Ramaneque, 3 lessons with Will

Amazing teacher super supportive!

Every minute of the lesson is filled with instruction, attention, support, and dedication to our daughter as she learns to play her saxophone. His teaching style is one that I haven’t seen in so long. Thank you so much for your support and your gift as a teacher.

Elizabeth, 30 lessons with Will

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My son has been receiving services from Mr. Will for about 4 weeks now. He is very responsive with anything we need and very flexible. I feel my son has come a long way with the sax especially with no background in playing this instrument. My son takes great pride in practicing and not just in the days he has lessons. This extra confidence has led him to being selected in area band. Thank you so much for all help and assistance.

Monique, 17 lessons with Will

Good class!

Will is helping me with some of my shortcomings in a very friendly, enjoyable and effective way. The learning experience is incorporated in songs that I like, making it easier to assimilate the lesson....looking forward to the next lesson!

Andre, 7 lessons with Will

A great saxophone teacher

We have been looking for a saxophone teacher for a while. It is not easy! We learned a good sax player is not necessary a good teacher. Finally, we came cross with Will..The first lesson( online) I was unable to be present since I had to work. My son, 16 yr, had the lesson on his own. He loved it! He told me he’s impressed Will’s not only a great player but also an excellent teacher. My son has been playing piano since He was 6 yrs and he is really picky about his music teachers. He is a “questioner”. I know he could ask hundreds of questions to teachers. Some teachers think he is annoying, but they don’t understand that is a way he learns a lot. I really appreciate Will takes each his question seriously and being a good listener. We scheduled class once a week with Will and we are confident it will go well.

Faye, 4 lessons with Will

Inspires Motivation.

Will taught me how easy it is to understand the Sax. It was an enlightening experience. I was impressed with what I knew and how clearly Will explained how to play my particular instrument. I was able to play a variety of tunes my first lesson with his instructions. He is patient and inspires motivation.

John, 16 lessons with Will

Knowledgeable!

Knows how to approach to receive a needed result! Takes step by step to build confidence that helps to play instrument with more power! Positivity, repetition, explanation teaches student discipline and understanding that it is achievable if student stay diligent!

Sandra, 4 lessons with Will
Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 4 hours
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