Teaching Concept My classes are designed to help you achieve two things; effective communication on the saxophone and making sure you're having fun! The later is very important as I have found over the years that this is an element that is often missing from the performance of aspiring saxophone students. They get so caught up in the technique and theory that they lose sight of why they picked up the instrument in the first place; to communicate. This is why I have decided to create a curriculum designed to teach mature students the fundamentals through pop music! How Does It Work As my class title suggests, the goal is to teach you basic technique, rudimentary theory, ear training, and a little bit of reading in just 6 short months. This will empower you to use your ears to learn the music you desire to play and, eventually, will be the foundation for improvisation. Every unit, I send my students a backing track of a popular song and we break it down, analyze the skills needed to learn it, and develop your technique and theory this way. You can be assured that you will always know WHY you are learning a concept! Next, the student records himself performing the song and sends me the recordings for constructive criticism. I then use this information to develop your next lesson plan. You'll be amazed at how quickly you improve learning this way! Lastly, I am always available to answer any of your questions throughout the week. You'll never feel alone in this process. If this is all of interest to you I hope you will seriously consider studying with me. I promise it will be quite an adventure!