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Teach all windwinds specializing technique and Improvisation
Jack O.

213 hours tutoring

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I started playing woodwinds in the 4th grade. During my years at Berklee I studied saxophone technique with Joe Viola, Joe Allard, and Jerry Bergonzi. Studied improvisation with Charlie Banacos and Jerry Bergonzi. Learned how to circle breath with Roshan Roland Kirk. Formed the band Timepiece with Al MacDowell (Ornette Coleman's bass player for 40 years) so spent considerable time with Ornette and also performed with Cecil Taylor in his big band.

Can teach all the woodwinds clarinet,...

I started playing woodwinds in the 4th grade. During my years at Berklee I studied saxophone technique with Joe Viola, Joe Allard, and Jerry Bergonzi. Studied improvisation with Charlie Banacos and Jerry Bergonzi. Learned how to circle breath with Roshan Roland Kirk. Formed the band Timepiece with Al MacDowell (Ornette Coleman's bass player for 40 years) so spent considerable time with Ornette and also performed with Cecil Taylor in his big band.

Can teach all the woodwinds clarinet, flute, all the saxophones. I have a BA in Music Composition from Berklee where we had to compose a 10 minute classical symphony performed by Boston Symphony to graduate. I teach music theory and composition. My speciality is teaching how to improvise. I use a series of exercises developed by Joe Henderson, Charlie Banacos and McCoy Tyner.

Currently I teach all levels from beginners to advance adults. NYSMA review and coaching helps all my grammar school and high school students. I also established Blue Jackel Entertainment which for over 15 years won the world music title in Europe twice, had 11 Grammy nominations (won 3) and numerous Independent music label awards.
At Queens College in Queens NY I have been teaching the Music Business Course at the Graduate level for 5 years now.


Education

Berklee College of Music
Composition
Berklee College of Music
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Clarinet

Clarinet

Started playing Clarinet in 4th grade. Currently teach clarinet in East Northport NY and at my studio.
Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I have a BA in Composition from Berklee Collage of Music. To Graduate I had to write a 10 minute symphony performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Flute

Flute

Have been playing flute since college studied with a former flutist with the Boston Symphony. To this day I still play and teach flute.
Saxophone

Saxophone

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 on Grammivision (Timepiece and Messiah). Continue to perform worldwide.
Music Theory
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Knowledgeable

Learned a few new notes and how to practice with the horn without actually playing it. Unfortunately I lost my internet connection before Jack could finish the lesson but even so I learned enough to come back again.

Johnny, 1 lesson with Jack

Really sweet and patient!!

Super nice and explained everything well! He made sure to go back with anything I was having trouble with. Overall really good tutor.

Jazlyn, 1 lesson with Jack

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

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, 14 lessons with Jack

Good system for teaching jazz

Jack is very knowledgeable. He responds quickly to questions emailed to him. I’m fairly proficient on my instrument but have never played jazz. I’m learning a lot.

Julienne, 6 lessons with Jack

Top Tier Saxophony

Jack is an excellent teacher, very patient and understanding and will take the time you need to walk you through a concept. He has many notable claims to fame, one of them being he studied with Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Jack has two chairs, one comfortable and one uncomfortable. He lets you sit in the comfortable one to spare your buttocks

Matthew, 88 lessons with Jack
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