Todd B., Saxophone Teacher, Chicago
(773) 360-0204
About Me:
My goal through private lessons is to guide and help the student in their musical growth. I feel that music is an art form, so if I can further a student's understanding and appreciation for music, I have helped them to grow in their appreciation of the arts.
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Fusion
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All areas of Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Major Influences:
Chris Potter, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Mark Turner
To inquire about Saxophone lessons with Todd, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (773) 360-0204.
Todd also teaches clarinet up to an advanced level and flute up to an intermediate level.
Experience:
- Private Saxophone Lessons at Hickory Creek Middle School in Frankfort, IL. [2004 - 2005]
- Private Saxophone Lessons at Downers Grove North High School [2004 - Present]
- Private Saxophone Lessons at Downers Grove South High School [2005 - Present]
- Private Saxophone Lessons at St. Giles Grade School in Oak Park, IL. [2005 - Present]
- Private Saxophone Lessons at St. Francis High School in Wheaton, IL. [2007 - Present]
Education:
- Bachelor of Music (BM), DePaul University [2004]
Studied With:
- Bobby Broom [2003 - 2004]
- Larry Novak [2003 - 2004]
- Peter Ballin [2002 - 2003]
- Mark Colby [2000 - 2003]
- Ken Partyka [1997 - 2000]
Saxophone lesson Gift Certificates make a great present! You can purchase them in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons.
We'll email you the gift certificate as a PDF for instant delivery. Or if you prefer, we can send it by mail to you or the person you're giving it to.
Nearly all saxophones, past and present, are made from brass. Despite this, they are usually categorized as woodwind instruments rather than brass.