Nathaniel C.

• Madison, WI 53719 ( 23.5 mi )
• Expert Saxophone Lesson

• Male Age 35
• Member since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $34 to $39 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Computer Programming, Saxophone, Algebra III, Math, Statistics, C++, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry

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Saxophone is one of my top subjects!

I find that mathematics instruction is greatly improved by visual aid. I found that my most effective teaching tools were the white board and marker rather than the computer or calculator (although those are useful as well). I have also been able to adapt my teaching style to the learning styles of my students, whether they enjoy learning math or not. As for the saxophone, I believe that throughout a musicians instruction, a good balance between fundamentals such as scales and technical exercises, and repertoire such as solos and duets, is very important.
During my sophomore year I started tutoring for the mathematics department, educating my peers in a wide variety of mathematical topics. This was a very enjoyable experience in which I took pride in my ability to instruct in mathematics such as calculus and statistics. During my junior year I started tutoring computer scien ... read more

Carla H.

• Madison, WI 53726 ( 20.7 mi )
• Saxophone Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Piano

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I primarily teach through activities and ideas suited to meet each individual's need. Through the interpersonal contact and motivation I provide, I feel that I help the student to desire to improve their knowledge and perform better. Depending on the student, I can be an enthusiastic or a calm teacher. By taking courses such as child psychology, I am able to understand which teaching methods and interaction styles work best for each person. I think the best method of teaching is doing practice problems and hands-on work as well as addressing problems expressed by each student.
I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a degree in Nutritional Sciences. This degree required excellent science and math skills to complete. I have taken math through Calc 2 and advanced science courses such as organic chemistry and genetics. I feel that I have a very sol ... read more