Above all, rather than just the technical aspect of playing an instrument, I attempt to introduce my students to the emotions and colors in music. Ever since my high school years, I have worked closely with children and teens as a counselor and informal educator. I have also spent most of the last eight years teaching music in many different places, during which I quickly realized that this field is not only a job for me, but also a way of learning and self-development. I love what I’m doing and I feel lucky to be able to pass on my knowledge and passion for art.

     In my lessons, I focus on acquiring a healthy and efficient playing technique, developing a beautiful tone and experimenting with many styles of music. No two of us are exactly alike, and I tailor the lessons specifically to the student according to his/her goals, strengths, and musical taste.

 

I teach the following subjects:

• Saxophone

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Music theory- basic and advanced

• Jazz theory and improvisation

 

Experience:

            IFSI Music Program (Boston, MA)- Woodwind band instructor, saxophone teacher,                          flute teacher, clarinet teacher.

            Kiryat Ono Conservatory- Saxophone teacher, saxophone ensemble instructor

            Ramat Hasharon Conservatory- Saxophone teacher, flute teacher

            Steinberg Music School- Saxophone teacher, clarinet teacher, assistant conductor of                   woodwind orchestra

            Tel Yehuda summer camp (NY)- Music specialist, rock bands instructor

 

     With beginning students, I start with the fundamentals of music and instrumental skills. We go through the steps of tone producing, finger technique, proper posture, breathing (yes, we need to learn how to breathe!) and we play songs. We also learn how to read music and get familiar with some important musical terms and theory. For more advanced students, I focus on playing some more challenging music from different genres, building a repertoire of songs and pieces, advanced music theory, and experimenting with improvisation. I like the challenge of keeping the young musician motivated, and I always encourage my students to bring songs that they like so we can learn how to play them together.