Lessons

Whether or not you want to major in music in college or just want to continue your music studies, our studio has the resources for you! All students receive a tailored lesson, focused on advancing each specific student to the next level of their musicianship. In addition to lessons, students have the opportunity to prepare and perform for an annual studio recital, featuring other musicians of the studio.

Students will be asked to purchase necessary materials (reeds, method books, etc.) however accommodations can be made. Lesson times are in increments of 30 minutes and scheduling is completely decided by the student/parent/guardian.

  • Pricing

    $20/half hour

    $35/hour

    +$15/additional 30 min

    FIRST LESSON 50% OFF!

    Lessons will take place via Zoom/Facetime or in-person depending on the customer's location.

  • Payment

    Standard cash and paper checks are accepted. Checks can be written out to “Luke Kranyak” and please list the students name in the description.

    In addition, Venmo, Paypal, and CashApp, (@lukesterk). are accepted.

    Lessons can be paid on an individual, weekly, or monthly basis at the beginning of each lesson (period).

    An email receipt will be sent within 48 hours of payment.

  • Attendance Policy

    Students are asked to arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the lesson to facilitate safe instrument assembly and payment.

    Cancellations/Rescheduling must be done within 72 hours in advance, no fees added. Cancellation 48 hours in advance will require half payment of lesson price. 24 hours to day-of cancellation will require full lesson payment.

    Emergency cancellations/rescheduling due to illness, family emergency/death in family, etc. may be excused should it be discussed with the instructor within 24 hours.

  • For Parents and Students

    Parents are more than welcome to attend/observe/wait outside of lessons quietly. All lessons are video/audio recorded for liability per consent of parent or student (18+ only) and available upon request. Forms will be provided upon the first lesson.

    All students are asked to fill out a parent-signed practice log during their time in the studio. It is expected that students practice at least 30 minutes to an hour or more every day.

Topics

  • Saxophone Technique

    • All Levels, All Styles

    • Designing a warmup and practice regimen that is custom-tailored to the student

    • Learning alternate fingerings, concepts of voicing, altissimo, extended techniques, etc.

    • Getting accustomed to saxophone repertoire in varying genres from traditional to contemporary

  • Music Technology/Recording

    • Working in DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and understanding effects, monitoring, and basic recording settings

    • Understanding microphones, interfaces, software, and other gear

    • Working in music notation software and understanding efficient note input, different settings, and basic functions

  • Audition Preparation

    • Understanding repertoire selections and what judges are looking for

    • Working through excerpts to make sure you are confident and comfortable

    • working on “musical” moments rather than just reading the notes

  • Music Theory

    • focused study of written fundamentals (scales, key signatures, intervals, and chord structure)

    • apply skills to counterpoint, four-part voice writing

    • basic composition

    • understanding of chord structures, contrapuntal framework, and harmonic function in different music genres and eras