I offer private lessons on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. These lessons are designed to offer solutions to instrumental problems that aspiring professionals and full-time professionals might be experiencing as well as work on repertoire in a multitude of styles. Concepts related to embouchure; resonance; tone; articulation; ergonomically sound principles related to balancing the instruments and finger technique; and gaining a thorough understanding of the breathing process as it pertains to playing a wind instrument form the basis of my instruction. My years working in freelance and Broadway pit orchestras; show bands; studio work; performing recitals; presenting clinics and masterclasses; and teaching woodwinds, chamber music, and jazz at universities have given me a perspective that I enjoy sharing. I look forward to working with you.
I have spent a lifetime learning about these while studying with the legendary saxophonist/clarinetist Joe Allard and master flutist, Tom Nyfenger. Their insightful approaches to artistic woodwind playing while viewing each individual as a unique personality had a profound effect on me as a performer and as a teacher. Additional studies with Eddie Daniels, Charles McPherson, Ron Reuben, Joe Rabbai, Michael Parloff, Peter Simenauer, Paul Dunkel, Keith Underwood, Bob Mover and Bob Porcelli were very helpful and have also shaped my teaching style.
Private Lessons are purchased through PayPal and presented via Zoom.
Each Private Lesson is 60 minutes and the cost is $100.
A Four-Lesson Package is available for $300.
Please contact Ed to set up your lesson time after purchase.