About
I'm a Berklee Professor, saxophonist, clarinetist and author. As a D'Addario Performing Artist, I've performed & given workshops in Europe, Asia, the US, & the Caribbean.
My recordings include: Cosmic Motion Picture (Jeff Harrington); One & Homecookin'! (Reed Dieffenbach); & So Tru (Trudy Sandhaus). In addition, I've written several books: Blues Improvisation Complete; Famous Saxophone Solos from R&B, Pop & Smooth Jazz; Essential Solos - 28 Solos on Popular Jazz Standards; Great Tenor Saxophone Solos, Vol. 1 & 2; and Great Smooth Jazz, R&B, & Pop Tenor Saxophone Solos.
I've toured as a featured soloist with the Gene Krupa Orchestra & performed with Milt Hinton, Ricky Ford, George Schuller, Rachael Z, Joe Hunt, Kenwood Dennard, Baron Browne, Steve Hunt, Vinny Golia, Teddy Kotick, Billy Kilson, John Lockwood, Gabrielle Goodman, Bob Gullotti, Makoto Ozone, & Jon Finn.
I have a M.M. from New England Conservatory of Music and a B.M. from Berklee College of Music.
As a teacher, I'm enthusiastic, easy going and flexible. I really enjoy seeing my students learn and progress and I take great pride in their accomplishments. First, I like to find out all about your prior experience and what kinds of music you prefer. That way I know exactly where we should begin and what the focus should be. Personally, I love music of all kinds and have expertise in many styles including jazz, classical, funk and blues. I've been doing this for a long time and through many years of teaching, I've developed a highly effective and proven approach for helping you reach you goals.
Professor, Berklee College of Music;
D'Addario Performing Artist;
MIT Emerson Scholarship Instructor;
Harvard University MLSP Instructor;
Performances & workshops in Europe, Asia, the US, & the Caribbean;
M.M. New England Conservatory of Music;
B..M. Berklee College of Music;
Alumnus of Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Manhattan School of Music, & Bennington College.
First, I find out as much as I can about your experience and musical preferences. After I determine the best and most appropriate place to begin, I give you materials, which are not only fun but help you reach your goals quickly and efficiently. For beginners, I cover all of the fundamentals of tone, reading, rhythm, and technique. For intermediate and advanced players, I teach all styles including bop, swing, modal, blues, fusion, smooth jazz, Latin, improvisation, and classical - and all aspects of woodwind technique from beginner to professional.