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Saxophone
About Haywood
I have been playing saxophone since about 1980. I earned a BA in Music
from the University of Virginia studying a largely Western-based (Classical)
curriculum, however, I applied this to all the other music I love to include
jazz, pop, rock, country, blues and soul! Today I play these genres semiprofessionally
with
the Lone Rangers, ACME Swing Mfg. Co., Mami Gato,
5th and Dice
, and Big Talk. Off the bandstand, I continue to study by
attending workshops and clinics like Maryland Summer Jazz and by taking
online classes at the Berklee School of Music. My pursuit of musical
knowledge also extends to the most influential music educators/performers/
writers to include Hal Galper, Victor Wooten, Jerry Bergonzi, and Mark
Levine.
Since I am still myself a student, I am convinced my ability to relate stands
my students in good stead in finding their own musical identity and
achieving their own unique goals. Learning and teaching music is my
passion, as it never disappoints in offering perspective on life. The
expectations I have of my students is that they have fun and they try
(participate). These two components
always results in them learning
something even feeling successful -- and success is fun!
In addition to general music lessons (technique) I can offer services and
instruction on technologies that aid learning and performance. Programs
like Band-In-A-Box, iRealB, Garage Band, and UnReal Book are invaluable
tools for all musicians. In addition, I can offer insight on appropriate playing
opportunities in the Charlottesville area, forming a band, running a small
PA and having successful gigs.