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Music Teacher, Saxophone, Piano, Composition, Theory, Arranging
Patrick S.

5.0 (47 ratings)

201 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $80
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Music Teacher, Saxophone, Piano, Composition, Theory, Arranging
Music Teacher, Saxophone, Piano, Composition, Theory, Arranging
Patrick S.

5.0 (47 ratings)

201 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (47 ratings)

201 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Patrick

Bio

I've been making music for almost twenty-five years and I've been teaching for the last ten. I recently completed a Master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing at the University of Miami on a full tuition scholarship. While there I played in the GRAMMY - nominated Concert Jazz Band along with other ensembles. I am currently the house saxophonist at BB King's Blues Club in West Palm Beach where I also write the horn arrangements. In addition to teaching privately in the area, I also teach at...

I've been making music for almost twenty-five years and I've been teaching for the last ten. I recently completed a Master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing at the University of Miami on a full tuition scholarship. While there I played in the GRAMMY - nominated Concert Jazz Band along with other ensembles. I am currently the house saxophonist at BB King's Blues Club in West Palm Beach where I also write the horn arrangements. In addition to teaching privately in the area, I also teach at the Superior Academy of Music. Artists I have worked with include Dave Koz, Bruce Hornsby, Chris Potter, the Count Basie Orchestra, and Patti Austin. I teach saxophone and piano as well as arranging, composition, and music theory. I have a two camera setup at home that provides a top down view of my hands and an audio interface that allows for clear communication for online lessons. ***Saxophone Lessons are only online and Piano Lessons are mostly online. In person piano is a possibility but dependent on location and students will be charged a higher rate for travel time.***

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Education

University of Michigan
undergrad
University of Miami - Jazz Pedagogy
Masters
University of Miami - Studio Jazz Writing
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Saxophone lessons are online only. Piano lessons can be online or in-person.
  • Lesson cancellation: 36 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Art

Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

I have a Master's Degree in Studio Jazz Writing and have written for everything from instrumental duos to full orchestra and big band. I am proficient in the notation software Sibelius. Lessons focus on whatever particular ensemble the student wishes to write for and also include score study.

Homeschool

Piano

Piano

I've taken ten years of classical lessons and perform regularly in a jazz and pop context. I also teach private lessons to beginning to intermediate players. Focus includes finger technique, scale work, and etude study. For aspiring jazz pianists, I focus on ii-V-I voicings and applying those voicings to jazz standards.

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Piano

Piano

I've taken ten years of classical lessons and perform regularly in a jazz and pop context. I also teach private lessons to beginning to intermediate players. Focus includes finger technique, scale work, and etude study. For aspiring jazz pianists, I focus on ii-V-I voicings and applying those voicings to jazz standards.

Music

Composition (Music),

Composition (Music)

I have a Master's Degree in Studio Jazz Writing and have written for everything from instrumental duos to full orchestra and big band. I am proficient in the notation software Sibelius. Lessons focus on whatever particular ensemble the student wishes to write for and also include score study.
Ear Training,

Ear Training

I try to develop a student's ears from the ground up. Lessons include studying interval relationship, identifying a root note, identifying chord qualities and general transcribing. I will often sit at the piano, play examples and have the students either duplicate them on their instrument or notate it on staff paper. I have a Masters Degree in Jazz Pedagogy and another Masters in Studio Jazz Writing. I have a working knowledge of Jazz, Pop, and Classical theory. I play piano and have taught students with no previous musical experience how to read and perform.
General Music,

General Music

I've been making music for 25 years. I play 6 instruments (at varying levels) and have taught age ranges from 9 to 50. I have a Masters Degree in Jazz Pedagogy and another Masters in Studio Jazz Writing. I have a working knowledge of Jazz, Pop, and Classical theory. I play piano and have taught students with no previous musical experience how to read and perform.
Music Theory,

Music Theory

I have a Master's degree in Studio Jazz Writing. I've taken college level music theory in both classical and jazz and have been teaching piano and saxophone for the last twenty years.
Piano,

Piano

I've taken ten years of classical lessons and perform regularly in a jazz and pop context. I also teach private lessons to beginning to intermediate players. Focus includes finger technique, scale work, and etude study. For aspiring jazz pianists, I focus on ii-V-I voicings and applying those voicings to jazz standards.
Saxophone

Saxophone

I have played the saxophone for 20 years and have been teaching lessons for 10. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Studies and a Master's Degree in Jazz Pedagogy. The saxophone was my principal instrument in both of these degrees. I focus on tone exercises, scale exercises, and etude study. For my jazz students, I also include improvisation and transcription work.

Summer

Piano

Piano

I've taken ten years of classical lessons and perform regularly in a jazz and pop context. I also teach private lessons to beginning to intermediate players. Focus includes finger technique, scale work, and etude study. For aspiring jazz pianists, I focus on ii-V-I voicings and applying those voicings to jazz standards.

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Effective and Exactly What I was Looking for

If you want a personable teacher who really knows his music (he can equally competently teach piano, saxophone, theory and software production -- all at a high level), Patrick is a good bet. In my case, I got more than I had expected. Every question I have asked him, whether it be about songwriting software or what chord to use in a song or what kind of mouthpiece for the saxophone gives it the best sound, he has been able to answer like it was his thesis topic.

Jonathan, 7 lessons with Patrick

Patient and Knowledgable

Patrick is an exceptional saxophone teacher. His patience and expertise shine through while working with my 13-year-old sons. A great teacher indeed! I would recommend him to anyone.

Robert, 2 lessons with Patrick

Great first lesson

Pat and i went through first lesson and had good chemistry. He was patient with teaching me the basics and I feel I will learn a lot from him. time went fast and I am looking forward to keep working hard!

Mauricio, 5 lessons with Patrick

Very patient

Patrick is a great tutor! He is patient and takes enough time after the lesson to discuss student's progress. He records at home the example pieces for student. From his own practice experience he knows exactly what student needs! He teaches the technique, he shows the difficult part and plays together with student. My son loves him!

Mali, 44 lessons with Patrick
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