Music Lessons & Student Ensembles

Mission Statement

To address each individual student’s needs and goals by developing a targeted approach that utilizes appropriate resources and practice techniques.

Jeff has been teaching and performing professionally for over a decade. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities, and specializes in woodwinds, jazz improvisation, and theory. Some of his past students have gone on to win prestigious soloist awards, achieve top seats in classical and jazz all-state festivals, and attend well respected universities for musical studies. Jeff is accepting Intermediate and Advanced students only.

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Instruments & Topics Taught

Tenor Saxophone | Alto Saxophone | Baritone Saxophone | Soprano Saxophone | Clarinet | Flute | Songwriting | Jazz Theory | Improvisation

Student Performance Opportunities:

(Jazz Community Bands - Denver)

Student Friendly Jazz Jam Session
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Saxophone Quintet

Student Friendly Jazz Jam Sessions (Bi-Monthly)

  • Come play with the house rhythm section and other students learning how to play at a jazz jam session. Real books welcome.

Jazz Saxophone Ensemble (Jazz Combo)

  • Full Rhythm Section + Several horn players

  • Play 3-5 horn part harmony arrangements

  • Improvisation Focus

  • This group has performed publicly and at the UNC Jazz Fest

Saxophone Quintet

  • Soprano, Alto, Tenor x2, and Baritone Saxophone

  • Intricate and challenging jazz arrangements

  • Reading Focus

  • This group has performed at Dazzle Jazz as part of the Hugh Ragin Creative Ensemble

Testimonials

Rate

$80/hour

$62/45mins

$45/half-hour

Free trial lesson!

Location

Located in the Harvey Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado

Availability

Contact Jeff here, or call (720) 515-8304, to find out what times and days Jeff currently has available.

Student Benefits

Participate in:

Jazz Saxophone Ensemble

Saxophone Quintet

Bi-Monthly Student-Led Jazz Jam

Semi-Annual Student Performance

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