Teacher Directory

[Merlin]

My name is Merlin Williams, and I'm taking students on saxophone and clarinet in the Toronto area.

I've been playing for the past 30 years, and teaching for 20 of those years, including 13 years with the Toronto District School Board.

I've taught students ranging in age from 9 to 70.

I stress proper tone production, technical development and reading skills to enable my students to pursue whatever musical styles they're interested in. I teach all levels from beginner to advanced.

My performing experience includes a lot of big band playing (including several recordings), quartet playing, solo recitals, orchestral playing (on sax, clarinet, bass clarinet and bassoon) and session work.

Feel free to contact me at merlinwilliams@sympatico.ca for rates and available time slots. If you'd like references, there are several people on this forum who know me in person.

[Merlin]

I have some timeslots open for students who are interested in studying through the summer. Contact me at merlinw@allstream.net if you're interested!

[kcp]

I would like to recommend a teacher in Montréal (QC) area, his name is Gil Mousseau and can be reached at gil(AT)musimage(DOT)com
Gil is a professional musician composer and arranger of 30 years exp, has been teaching for numerous years in various cégeps, schools and private music schools across the Province. Composed and arranged music for BigBands, marching bands, Drum Corps, Musicals in Québec, Canada and United States, Cabaret shows, TV advertisements, etc.

To name a few, Gil’s performing experience include Big Band and orchestral playing, Cruise ships, small jazz ensemble… His band the Montréal Dixie is currently "the house band" at Casino de Montréal.

Gil is bilingual (fluent in French & English) He is accepting private students of all ages and level. He teaches primarily saxophone, but also flute, clarinet, other woodwinds, trumpet and brass instruments. The frequency of your lessons can be customized to accommodate yourself. Email for appointment.

[Big Jim]

Anyone in the Pasadena, Texas area? Thanks, Jim :?:

[Sassaphone]

Anyone recommend a good jazz sax teacher in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area of BC.
Thanks

[BlueNote]

For anyone staying/living in Seattle, WA and want to get a boost on improv/theory...

Gary Hammon (tenor saxophone, though can work with any instrument)

Played with some of the greats (Trane, McLean, etc), good long time friend with Seattle jazz legend, tenor saxophonist, Hadley Caliman. He can really help your tone in just a couple lessons. He really tries to make learning chords/scales a lot more understandable by trying to simplify it, which has worked for me. I've been studying with him for a couple of years now, and I have made huge improvements.

I highly recommend him, especially for the younger players!

[SaxinTDOT]

I don't want to intrude on Merlin's market, but since I'm back in Toronto, I thought I'd let people know I'm out here.

My name is Mike Anklewicz, and I play the saxophone, clarinet and flute in all styles and forums. I have a Master of Music degree in saxophone performance from the New England Conservatory where I studied with Ken Radnofsky. I also studied with Montreal's Peter Freeman and Toronto's Bruce Redstone, as well as done masterclasses with Jean-Marie Londeix (Bordeaux) and Jean-Francois Guay (Montreal).

While most of my training is in classical music, I have studied Jazz Theory, arranging, improvisation and I've performed in small jazz combos, big bands (currently playing with the Advocats, first monday of the month at the Chick n' Deli), R&B bands and Klezmer ensembles (mostly on clarinet).

I am available to teach all ages and levels on saxophone, clarinet, and flute at very reasonable rates, at times that are convenient. I teach jazz, classical (including RCM prep), klezmer, rock and avant-garde music and techniques. I'm also available for clinics, masterclasses and recording sessions.

Please don't hesitate to contact me at m_anklewicz@yahoo.com

Hopefully, I'll have my website up in a few weeks, where you'll be able to get sound clips of my playing.

Thanks!

Mike

[trinitron]

Hey there, My name is Jason Moore. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University in saxophone performance. I am accepting students on saxophone, clarinet and flute currently. You can contact me at faunkfreak2@cox.net.

[Vortex]

I'd like to recommend Jim Guerra to all saxophonists in the Pittsburgh area. He's a great teacher with a reputation for excellence. This is a cat who's been around a long time and really knows his stuff. He's also an active performer in the Pittsburgh jazz scene. Contact me if you want his number.

[Leon]

You're never too old to learn - I've reached an stagnation point/impasse and could benefit from some discipline. Anyone recommend a teacher in the Orlando Florida area?

[Tim Price]

Study in New York City or Penna. < near Philly-Allentown>

Details;

http://www.timpricejazz.com/study.pdf

[bartone]

Anyone teaching in the Santa Rosa California area (Sonoma County)?

[n8dgr88]

I'm a 29 years old, returning to it Alto player.... I'm at least at an intermediate level now as i've been back at it for a year and a half. I practice Daily! ...In need instruction on fine tunning of altissimo register and meantal process for soloing...

n8dgr88@hotmail.com or reply here?

Nathan

[Ken]

For anyone staying/living in Seattle, WA and want to get a boost on improv/theory...

Gary Hammon (tenor saxophone, though can work with any instrument)

Played with some of the greats (Trane, McLean, etc), good long time friend with Seattle jazz legend, tenor saxophonist, Hadley Caliman. He can really help your tone in just a couple lessons. He really tries to make learning chords/scales a lot more understandable by trying to simplify it, which has worked for me. I've been studying with him for a couple of years now, and I have made huge improvements.

I highly recommend him, especially for the younger players!

Bluenote, could you email me Gary Hammon's number?

[pralinesandcream]

We have recently moved to Alcobendas, Spain (near Madrid) and are looking for an instructor for our son, 11yrs. He started playing alto sax this past fall. Would like a teacher who speaks English.

[donnie]

I am a returning sax player who needs a good teacher in Palos Verdes or Torrance area in Southern California.
Does anyone have any suggestions.
thanks,

[Ken]

Can anyone recommend a teacher in the Seattle area for sax, clarinet and flute? I just purchased a base clarinet and would like to get a good sound, but at the same time it would be great if he/she could help with the other horns. A Jazz teacher would be my preference but I would also consider Classical. Thanks.

[asaxman]

Bass

[Mark5047]

trout

[Polas]

I would like to find a teacher for my 8th grader who plays the tenor sax in her school band. We need a teacher who can come to our home (Weside Los Angeles). Thanks!

[Angel]

My name is Angel, and I am new to Birmingham, Alabama. I was recently appointed to the faculty of Samford University and will be teaching saxophone there as well as at my private home studio in the Forest Park area of Birmingham. Students will have access to my library of sheet music and over 1000 concert saxophone CDs. There is space availabe, so if interested, please contact me via email. A bit about me:

Birmingham-based saxophonist Angel Negrin received his Bachelor of Music degree in performance at Duquesne University, where he studied saxophone with James Houlik and Stephen Pollock, and oboe with James Gorton and Scott Bell. Other principal teachers include James Umble, Allen Rippe, Connie Frigo, Robert Faub, and Terry Millard.

Angel has performed extensively as an orchestral saxophonist with the Alabama Symphony, Youngstown (OH) Symphony, Greenville (PA) Symphony, Erie (PA) Philharmonic, and the Pittsburgh Opera Center in works by Rachmaninov, Mussorgsky, Ravel, Gershwin, and others. He also appeared as a soloist with the West Virginia University Collegium Musicum, presenting the Saxophone Concerto by Michael Torke and with the Duquesne University Contemporary Ensemble in the world premiere performance of Todd Goodman’s Concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra conducted by David Stock.

As an active recitalist, Angel has appeared in various venues, including the University of Memphis Distinguished Guest Artist Series as a guest soloist/clinician, the U.S. Navy Band Saxophone Symposium as a member of the ensemble FILTRUM, and the 13th World Saxophone Congress in Minneapolis.

Angel’s upcoming projects include a series of lectures involving the importance of locating, selecting, and listening to recordings as part of a serious practice routine, a CD recording of new recital works for saxophone and piano by young American composers, and the rebuilding of a saxophone studio at Samford University (http://www.samford.edu/schools/performingarts/letter.html).

[Ryan Osinski]

Polas,

I am a sax teacher in the L.A. area. Please feel free to email me at jazz4jesus@hotmail.com.

[John Tenor]

Does anyone know of a good jazz saxophone teacher in the Marbella Spain area?

[Larry Stamos]

Anyone know of a Sax Teacher in Sarasota?

[margo]

Is there a teacher in DC? We are the beginners :)

[Gandalfe]

Ray Guyll at Mills in Redmond, WA. Monster sax, clarinet, and flute player, high school band teacher, community band director, and teaches any reed instrument. Great personality and people skills. However, he is usually full up so trying to get a slot with him can be challenging.

Neil Proff, band director at Lake Stevens High School, teaches out of studio in Redmond, WA and at Lake Stevens, WA. Another stellar player teaching saxophone with emphasis on jazz, blues, and theory. Great personality and people skills. Most of his students are late bloomer adults.

Scott Dart, music major who plays with the DoctorfunK (http://www.doctorfunk.com/) band. Great theory and playing chops and lots of extras like providing transcriptions for favorite songs that he just 'happened to have done' himself. Great personality and people skills. Contact me if you are interested in playing for this instructor.

[silverdragonsound]

Any teachers you can recommend for an absolute Sax beginner in the Phoenix, AZ area? I do have piano/keyboard playing experience?

I also am curious if anyone has taken lessons online? Any good or bad experiences with that to share?

[Redwood_Lenny]

I would like to find someone to take private sax lessons from in Lubbock, TX. I know Brad Leali is teaching here but he is currently out of my range both financially and saxophonically. :D I am an experienced player who is starting over after years of not playing.

Thanks in advance,

RL
metrox11 (at) cox (dot) net

P.S. If no teachers are available I'm open to GTGs. Maybe forming casual band thing?

[Nefertiti]

Hey everyone,
I recently moved and put a teaching studio in the basement of my new house. I'm now accepting students. It's in Brookline NH which is about 12 miles west of Nashua. I have many years of experience as a player and a teacher. I teach saxophone, clarinet, flute and beginning to advanced jazz improvisation. Check out my website at www.neffmusic.com for more information or email steve@neffmusic.com. Thanks, steve

[Ferret]

I'm interested in finding a teacher in the Philadelphia area. I am a student at Drexel University, and will be looking at the programs my school offers, but I'd like to keep my options open, as I am not a music major (Software Engineering major, Japanese minor).

Are there any particularly good teachers in my area, specifically ones who like to teach jazz?

I've been playing saxophone for 11 years, most of which was in my school band growing up. It was a small school, so I was doing more teaching than learning, unfortunately, and I'd like a chance to study with someone who plays my instrument or at least knows how to teach it. :]

(Maybe Neff should move south >_>)

[Angel]

Ferret,

Forum member Razzy lives in the Philly/NJ area and may be able to help you. Private message him through this site.

Angel

[Don Drummond]

I'm interested in finding a teacher in NJ for the alto.

[JPSaxMan]

Ferret,

Tim Price is in the Philly area as well; great player.

I'm putting in my two cents as well. I'm a music education major at Mansfield University. I am opening my teaching during the summer to any students in the Northeastern PA area. Beginners and intermediates accepted, advanced players might want to ask for recommendations for better teachers (I'm only a freshman in college...not that good yet, haha). I would mostly teach classically oriented materials, such as things like tone and technique and understanding of the saxophone, but upon request I could assist with improvisation and jazz studies. If you are seriously interested in jazz and improvising, I could also recommend teachers to you in the area. Thanks!

[wrldclss]

I decided to pick up the saxophone again, after a 25 year hiatus. Looking for a teacher in the Santa Barbara, CA area. Anyone know of someone looking for students.

GP
8-)

[lblangston]

This is a long shot but I am looking for an instructor in the Brandon, Manitoba, Canada area. I have played for a couple of years and want to continue working with a teacher who is interested in Jazz and Blues .....Thanks

[DanPerezSax]

I'm a sax teacher working in the mid-north Jersey area between say Essex county and Princeton. I usually go to students' houses, though I do work out of a studio two days a week. I've taught from the ages of 7 to 60-something, and been teaching for 8 years. I teach saxophone to the advanced level (high college level), beginner flute. I can recommend guys to teach higher level flute/clarinet in the area. I also teach jazz/improv, theory/harmony (more contemporary harmony, though I can give a good intro to traditional classical harmony), ear training, etc. I have a Bachelor's of Music in Performance (sax) from Berklee. 908-723-3343 danperezsax@gmail.com

[DanCraven]

Anyone recommend a good jazz sax teacher in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area of BC.
Thanks

In Vancouver, Stan Karp (http://14daysinmay.blogspot.com/2007/02/happy-birthday-stan-stan-karp-has.html). He is the definitive saxophone teacher in the area.

On Vancouver Island: Steve Jones in Nanaimo, one of the most gifted teachers I have met; or Phil Dwyer in Qualicum Beach, one of he most gifted players, period.

[Martin Williams]

I am a private lessons teacher/arranger/performer in Columbus, Ohio. Degree actually in progress, but i have been teaching for 3 years now, students of all ages and skill level. Theory, Improv, and general playing technique in all styles of playing. Sax, and trumpet lessons available

I work out of a studio in a local music store mostly, but can arrange alternate locations to meet, or meet at the students' homes. Contact me by email, williams.2597@osu.edu. I can provide a phone number upon recieving an email

[jazzcat58]

Hi
Im teaching from somerset in the uk,anyone out there interested in lessons etc,please get in touch.
my email is bryangunning@btinternet.com
regards bryan

[Brian H]

Hi Folks,

Looking for a tenor teacher in Sydney preferably Ryde area?

[Mackee]

Looking for a tenor teacher in the NYC/Long Island City Area...

Advanced level musician
intermediate level sax player.

Chris

[selmerman80]

If anyone needs a saxophone teacher in the DFW area contact me at dficken@uta.edu

[JazzGospel]

I am looking for a teacher in Bloomington, Illinois

[rendon]

Hello All:
Just getting back to the sax after about nine years. Looking for a teacher in the Nortwest Arkansas or Southwest Missouri area.

Thank you!

[tenor71363]

I am now teaching saxophone and clarinet on the Northwest side of Tucson at Muisc & Arts on Thornydale and Cortaro. Tuesdays. $20 1/2 hr.

[MaestroMD]

I'm now accepting students on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. $15 for a 45 minute lesson (longer lessons available) and I am willing to travel to your home (for an additional fee). Email me at sax.maestro@yahoo.com for more information.

[stu the sax player]

I am a student teacher (17) and am working towards becoming a music educator. I teach Saxophone, Flute and clarinet. For people in the Ottawa, Ontario Canada region you can find out more info about me and my teaching through the Ottawa Citizen as I am the Saxophone teacher for the New Horizons band which is a band for adults who never got a chance to play instruments ages 21-85. I am currently setting up a new website but for now you can reach me at stefanetrudel@gmail.com

[saintsday]

Can anyone suggest a teacher for a friend in the Erie, PA area?

Thanks.

John

[buddy lee]

Anyone teaching in the Tampa Bay area, or know of someone?

[Matero]

My name is Ryan Kauffman and I am accepting students in the Central PA and West Chester, PA areas. I teach beginning through advanced students and also offer lessons on flute and clarinet. Master's Degree from West Chester University, 10 years teaching experience. Find more info at www.myspace.com/ryankauffmanmusic or e-mail me at saxandviola@verizon.net

Thank you.

[NewbieSaxophonist]

I am looking for a teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina. Any suggestion?

[JPSaxMan]

I am looking for a teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina. Any suggestion?

Not sure if he'd be willing to come out to you, or you to him, but a guy by the name of Ryan Saranich does offer private instruction. He's out of Wilmington, NC and teaches jazz studies to private students. He'll be a junior at UNC-Wilmington this year as a music performance major with a concentration in jazz studies. He just spent this past year on tour and cutting albums (his most recent, Doc's Blues, is a very good album in my opinion).

I can provide you further contact information if you'd be interested.

[eddierich]

I'm Eddie Rich and I teach privately in Las Vegas, NV. I have a bachelor's degree in saxophone performance from Ball State University (Muncie, IN). I was the saxophone teacher at the Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH in 2003-04 (They won their division at the Berklee high school jazz festival that year.). I work professionally as a saxophonist and flutist and teach flute, clarinet, and saxophone. I have been teaching privately for about 7 years. My rate is $40/hr. and I make house calls.
My goal as a teacher is to help students develop the fundamental skills they need to play their instrument and also to help them realize the many paths they can choose to follow through their lives as musicians.

[bobsax]

I didn't bother to slog through this whole post and I don't think anybody looking for a teacher will either. Something like the Calendar page with teachers for certain areas would probably be a better resource for students.

just a friendly suggestion. I appreciate all the hard work the people at SOTW do.
:)

[birdlives1955]

Hello friends,

I'm a recent graduate of the Manhattan School of Music's undergrad jazz degree program and I'm now looking for saxophone students in the New York City area. If you would like to read a resume I'll be glad to send you one if you send me your email address. I play at music venues around the city and have most recently performed at places like Jazz Fest in New Orleans, the Toledo Jazz Festival, and Dizzy's Club Coca Cola in New York City. I would really like to start teaching in the city and would be glad to hear from you. You are welcome to contact me through email:
mattmarantz86@yahoo.com
Or you are welcome to contact me here on the forums. I also have a myspace page but I don't check the messages on that page very often so it would probably be better to contact me through this page or through email. You are welcome to visit it though:
www.myspace.com/mattmarantz
Thanks! Take care.

Matt

[phourtay]

I am looking for a teacher in Raleigh, North Carolina. Any suggestion?

brian horton teaches over at North Carolina Central University along with wiggins but i'm not sure exactly how you would go about approaching wiggins since i only really know horton. he's a slamming player, you should try him. and if you get lucky, you could try to get lessons from branford too since he lives in durham, but i'd say start out with horton first because i've rarely seen anyone just go up to branford and ask him for a lesson and him accept without him knowing who you are...horton would atleast get you within range of studying with branford since he's taken (or probably still is) lessons with him...

[EveryonesShadow]

Are there any teachers in Adelaide, Australia preferably south of the city?

Thanks

ES

[rs1sensen]

I'm taking students near Grand Rapids, MI both at Union High School and through a local music store. (contact me via PM to inquire as to which one).

“Ryan Sensenbrenner is an active performer and educator throughout western Michigan. He maintains two private lesson studios at Union High School and x Music. Sensenbrenner is a music education major at Grand Valley State University, where he studies under award-winning saxophonist Jonathan Nichol. In addition, he has studied with Laurie Sears, Trent Kynaston, and Craig Suhusky. On two occasions he was invited to perform on European concert tours, and he has performed publicly throughout the Midwest. Sensenbrenner is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the Music Educators National Conference.”

[Selmer Cindy]

My name is Cindy and I give lessons in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles.

My home studio is in Sherman Oaks. I teach at my studio and I am willing to travel to give lessons.

I have a degree in music (saxophone) from Cal State Northridge. I teach all levels.

If anyone's interested in lessons send me a PM.

[blurdot]

Intermediate player looking for a teacher in St. George, Utah...=) yeah, good luck to me!

[theabstraktruf]

serious college student looking for a teacher in or around burlington, vt.

[aserov]

Looking for the alto saxophone teacher around Princeton, NJ area.

Advanced level musician (piano), just beginning to learn saxophone.

Alex.

[Rex Tremende]

Hi,

Can someone recommend a sax teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area? I live in Berkeley, CA.

Thanks!

[Nefertiti]

Hi,

Can someone recommend a sax teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area? I live in Berkeley, CA.

Thanks!

what about this guy?http://www.saxlessons.com/

[Rex Tremende]

Can anyone recommend a sax teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area, preferably the Berkeley area? Thanks!

[Nefertiti]

I thought I just did? I don't know him but his website has been around for years.

[foxysax]

Rex, go ask Eric Drake from some help on finding a teacher. He really knows people around the bay as well as pros. There are some teachers at Union Music.