Quality saxophone lessons in all styles for all levels in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
Styles Taught
- Classical
- Rock
- Jazz
- Klezmer
All Levels Taught
- Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Each Student is Taught With a Customized Approach. Here are the Many Areas of Focus for Private Saxophone Lessons:
- Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone (Bari)
- Single reed instrument
Placement of the reed and ligature. - Air Support
Creating a column of air to build up air support and air speed. - Embouchure
Tight corners of the mouth and opening up the sound by changing placements of the embouchure.
Notice how much mouthpiece to use, the amount of bottom lip and upper lip pressure to use. - Sight Reading
Learning which markings to look at first in the music when sight reading. Noticing patterns in the music that will be familiar through technique exercises. - Instrument purchase or rental advice
- Music Theory
Articulation markings, Tempo Markings, Slurs/Ties, Expressions, Characters of the music, How to add direction of the music line, Composer, Time Period and Style. - Rhythm training
- Tone quality and production
- Music History as applicable to the instrument
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Performance technique
- Musicality
- Practice technique
- Responsibility and work habits
- Self-expression.
- Repertoire
solo pieces, duets, and work with students’ band books or other material they bring in.
Our Saxophone Teachers
Nancy Crisostomo – San Fernando Valley
Nancy Crisostomo is one of the best saxophone teachers in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and surrounding areas. She teaches clarinet and saxophone. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons.
Nancy Crisostomo will come to your home in the following areas: San Fernando Valley, including Calabasas, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio city, North Hollywood, Topanga, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale. 818, 213, 310, 323, 424, 747, 661
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Rates.
FREE/1st lesson without obligation
$45/30 min
$55/45 min
$60/hour
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Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
