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David S.

5.0 (154 ratings)

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Hello all!
My name is David- while I have a long history as a jazz performer in the NYC area, I recently became an alum of NYU's Music Technology program, graduating with a Master's degree.
I am currently accepting students that are interested in the following fields of music technology:
-music production (Ableton Live)
-visual music coding (Max/MSP)
-electronic music composition
along with saxophone performance/improvisation

Hello all!
My name is David- while I have a long history as a jazz performer in the NYC area, I recently became an alum of NYU's Music Technology program, graduating with a Master's degree.
I am currently accepting students that are interested in the following fields of music technology:
-music production (Ableton Live)
-visual music coding (Max/MSP)
-electronic music composition
along with saxophone performance/improvisation

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Education

William Paterson University
Jazz Studies
New York University
Masters

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Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

As a graduate of William Paterson University's Jazz Studies program, I have been exposed to the work of many great composers, both in the field of jazz and classical music. Since graduation, I have composed many original works for small jazz ensembles, as well as classical chamber groups. My lessons focus on the fundamental building blocks of chords, melody and Roman Numeral analysis. I also put a great deal of focus on the ancient work of counterpoint and sight singing.
Ear Training

Ear Training

Throughout the my years as a performing musician, I have found ear training to be the single most important subject to master. Ear training is what truly creates a musician- we learn to identify the structures of music itself, so that we may build our own structures, and have a mental framework from which to connect to music. I frequently relate ear training in this way: Image that a painter must, before they can paint, actually learn what each color is. Image that the colors are not automatically seen by the the eye, but must first be studied with the mind. Then, and only then, can the painter use the colors in a work of art. Ear training shows us how to hear the sound structures that are music itself- I have a great deal of respect for this art.
Music Production

Music Production

I produce music using the Digital Audio Workstation Ableton Live. I have mastered the basic and advanced parameters of this program, as well as the plug-ins and tools associated with the program. I also have an extensive knowledge of the synthesizers used to create sound in this platform. I have produced records and singles for numerous artists using this platform.
Music Theory

Music Theory

The field of music theory is very important to me and is one of my favorite subjects to teach. Learning about the structure of music- how to identify sounds, how to feel rhythm, and how to hear the motion of music is at the very heart of being a great performer, composer, and creator of music. Without these fundamentals, musicians are left to their own intuition which may limit their growth. I take students through the process of learning theory while at the same time showing them that the end goal is to internalize the material so that it does in fact become instinct. With a combination of intuition and intellect, the musician grows into a true artist. My process is individually tailored to each student- everyone is looking to enter the world of theory from a different style and skill level. I start with general concepts, and then move towards the specific style and needs of the student.
Saxophone

Saxophone

Saxophone is my main instrument--I studied saxophone at William Paterson University and attained a B.M in Jazz Performance. Every aspect of saxophone playing is covered--breathing, tonguing, tone production, and technique. Young students are guided through workbooks that increase their proficiency in these areas. Older students will begin to learn general music theory along with their reading, and eventually, a style can be learned, most frequently classical or jazz. In my youth, I studied classical saxophone and performed in New Jersey's All State youth bands. I am currently a professional jazz player, specializing in traditional and modern styles.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

I hold a degree In jazz performance from William Patterson university. A large part of the curriculum was sight singing based. I also already successfully teach ear training on this site, a subject extremely similar to sight singing.
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great teacher, and good guy

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

great teacher, and good guy

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

Great job / made a quick connection

My son was engaged right away and is excited about the next lesson. Has an assignment for next week. Will be a good way for him to learn the basics about music technology.

josh, 7 lessons with David

Amazing First Lesson

Had my first lesson with David 2 days ago. Inhad not played the flute since high school. David was xtremely knowledgeable and patient. I plan on continuing weekly lessons with David. I recommend him whole heartedly.

Jenise, 6 lessons with David

Excellent teacher.

Perfect beginning lesson. David was very organized, had specific goals in mind, was very well prepared, and patient. I look forward to my next session next week. He is just the tutor I was hoping to find. Thank you

Pamela, 9 lessons with David

Phenomenal Music Tutor

David is an exceptional music tutor. He's highly educated in his craft, professional and patient. From the first lesson, it was clear he meant business and Within 2 lessons my 10 year old son's teacher noted immediate improvement. His feedback after each lesson is detailed and on point. He's also teaching my son to play the piano and he thinks David is super cool and a great musician.

Alex, 35 lessons with David

Clear and Knowledgeable

I had my first lesson with David and was very impressed. He clearly is well educated and very good at what he does. I am really looking forward to picking his brain and soaking up as much knowledge as I can!

Audrey, 6 lessons with David

Awesome mentor

Knows how to dive in right into the basics. Great teaching skills, which is important for students like myself who start out with absolutely no experience.

Aleks, 10 lessons with David

Great tutor

We are working on patterns and many more things. I leave each lesson knowing a little bit more about playing guitar and music theory!

Talita, 6 lessons with David

Patient and professional tutor

David had his first lesson with my boyfriend and it was such a success. My boyfriend was clearly new to playing the guitar and David patiently explained everything in such a methodical and logical manner (which was perfect for my nerdy boyfriend). It was nice to see my boyfriend connect with his new tutor. I'm very excited to see how Victor (my boyfriend) improves throughout his new sessions with David. More importantly I truly appreciate David for making Victor feel comfortable about learning how to start a new hobby as an adult. It's never too late to pursue something new!

Victor, 48 lessons with David
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