Instruction/Lessons
As a saxophonist, I’ve had and the privilege of teaching private lessons for almost as decade ranging from beginners to college. As well, as a public school instructor in both metropolitan and rural areas, I have had experience both preparing bands for performances and teaching skills. Finally as a musician, I have had the opportunity to clinic and adjudicate various event and auditions for both middle school and high school.
Contact Joel via email to chat teaching! (joelgordonmusic@gmail.com)
Resources/Books
As an educator, I enjoy studying how students learn and what skills will help them be successful. I have spent the last ten years developing exercises that are specific and measurable that I have successfully guided students through. Be instrument-specific, jazz improvisation, audition preparation, or middle school skills, I have had much success help students reach the next level in their playing and performance.
Contact Joel via email to chat resources! (joelgordonmusic@gmail.com)
The (Young) Musician’s Guide to Saxophone
In this book, we cover the following:
(intended for private study)
-Saxophone History and Family Tree
-Vibrato and Long Tones
-Major, Minor, and Chromatic Scales
-Contest Pieces and Listening
-Crossing Over from Jazz to Classical
-Gear Recommendations
-Practice Goals and Outlines
-Sites, Resources, and Camps
The (Young) Musician’s Guide to Improvisation
In this book, we cover the following:
(intended for private study)
-Understanding Basic Chords
-Common Chord Notation
-Common Chord Spellings
-Basic Exercises in 12 Keys
-Scale Syllabus and Modes
-Basic Vocabulary System
-Overview of Chord Progressions
-Introduction to Line Writing
The (Young) Musician’s Guide to Jazz Auditions
In this book, we cover the following:
(intended for classroom instruction)
-Scale Syllabus and Modes
-Basic Vocabulary System
-Overview of Chord Progressions
-Introduction to Line Writing
-Explanation of Changes (Micro)
-Analysis of Form (Marco)
The (Young) Musician’s Guide to Brass Technique
In this book, we cover the following:
(intended for classroom instruction)
-Daily Dozen (First Five Notes)
-Long Tones
-Brass Chop Builders
-Brass Lip Slurs
-Chromatic Karate
-Scales and Patterns
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