A Teacher in New York

dHoff · Regular Member Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 14

Not that there aren't a million of them but, I don't know anyone. I need a teacher to help me focus on the basics.

I want to develop great habits now, before I develop bad ones.

Suggestions on whom to choose and how to choose would be appreciated

Pete · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 6:46 am Post subject:

Obviously, no one has replied, so I'll make a few suggestions. I'm not sure that all maintain private studios, but they are worth checking out. You did not state which type of playing that you prefer. Roger Ingram teaches in NYC, and also a former student of Bobby Shew. Mike Ponella, Greg Gisbert, Tony Kadleck, Scott Wendholt, to name a few.They do Broadway, and some play with Fedchock's Big Band. Mark Gould, for more classically oriented studies if you prefer.

Again, I'm not sure if they all teach privately, but all are excellent players, and would probably have suggestions for you. These are just a few of many fine players in NYC. More times than not, many do teach, because horn players don't travel as much as they used to. Roger Ingram may be the exception, traveling with Harry Connick.

Good luck!

Pete

dHoff · Regular Member Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 14

Thank you!
I had given up hope. I listen to Jazz and classical music with an ear towards the Free-er in Jazz. Still I wasn't very good when I gave it up 20 years ago. I am starting from scratch now. The basics are what I need. I would like to follow up on the leads you gave.

-dH

Pete · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2004 6:59 am Post subject:

dHoff,

No problem. I'm glad that I could be of some help.

Pete