I truly appreciate everything that you have done to help my students prepare for our concerts and especially festival.  It has been an honor to have you work with my students and me.  I also value the friendship we have developed.
Band DirectorNorth Hall High School

Having you work with our woodwinds this past year has been money well spent.
Band Director
Gainesville High School

You wouldn’t believe how much the woodwinds have improved. Band Director Buford Middle School


Saxophone, Clarinet, and Flute: Private Instructions
As a supplemental resource, Brian can assist your music program in several key areas: group lessons, sectional rehearsals, ensembles, jazz band, music clinics, adjudication and substitute teaching. Brian is available to work with your music program during regular school hours.


Group Lessons focus on music fundamentals to help establish a strong foundation from which a student can grow. For a student to reach their full potential, they must be well rounded in all aspects of their instrument. Group lessons cover a broad range of topics:

• Counting
• Tonality
• Technique
• Style
• Scales
• Sight-Reading
• Instrument Mechanics
    Mouth Pieces
    Reeds
    Ligatures
• Music Theory
• Designated Music


ESSENTIAL FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC
- a handbook written by Brian to explain these basic elements in an easy-to-read format utilizing extensive illustrations. Written in a concise and easily understood manner, it makes a great reference tool that can be stored in an instrument case. At only $8.95 it is a must for every student. Contact me to order. Quantity discounts are available to schools and churches.

Sectional Rehearsals focus on specific problem areas in designated music and are a great help for concert and festival preparation. Ensemble rehearsals are also available and emphasize different music styles, interpretation, balance, intonation and tone.

As a professional jazz musician, performing regularly throughout the Atlanta area as a soloist and as a member of several combos and jazz bands, Brian can assist your jazz band program with style interpretation, phrasing and presentation.

Music Clinics varying in content from Basic Music Theory to specialized sectional clinics. Clinics can be scheduled during regular rehearsal times at your location for full band or sectional rehearsals. Clinic content will be tailored to meet specific needs.
 
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