Andrew helped my son start the saxophone. He is patient and systematic. Highly recommended.
Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance
- 37 hires
- Based in Oakland, CA
- 23 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance
Andrew Dixon is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator, originally from Chicago, Illinois. Andrew has traveled the world performing and teaching. His recent releases "East Oakland Run Down", "RAGE" and "Renegade" can be found on his label, Epistemology Records. Andrew grew up playing at jam sessions along Von Freeman, Fred Anderson, Maurice Brown, and Greg Ward. He studied jazz, composition and arranging at the University of Illinois and has performed with the names such as Spoon, The Roots, David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Lyrics Born, Terrell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Jon Faddis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Carlos Santana. His multiple performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Tokyo Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Phillippine Jazz Festival, Mosaic Music Festival, Yoshis, Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, Lincoln Center, SFJAZZ, Kuumbwa Arts Center, Blue Whale, Velvet Lounge, and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. He has toured in many cities throughout the world such as Paris, Manila, Singapore, Tokyo, London, L.A., New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Jakarta, Seoul, Oslo, Montreal, Barcelona, and Toronto. As an educator he strives to push his students to an advanced level. His students have gone on to be active in local youth symphonies in Oakland, Berkley, San Francisco, and the Peninsula. His students have also received all-state honors, and been selected to the SFJAZZ High School Ensemble, Monterey Next Gen Band, and the Grammy Band. His students have also received scholarships and been accepted to N.Y.U., U.S.C, and Manhattan School of Music.
Reviews
I enjoy Andrew's teaching style. He quickly assessed my current skill level and gave me tips that already immediately improved my playing.
Andrew is very knowledgeable and paying attention to details as a flute teacher. I started taking lessons with him without any theory background. He helps me build foundation, and his teaching makes me feel "closer" to music. When you stuck at a point (e.g., high pitches), he'd be happy to push you a bit and help you get there (I'm still in the process here lol). Besides, he also has a very cool personality and always responds to my messages of questions very quickly. He didn't mind giving a lesson at my apartment after my surgery, even though I probably won't become a professional as an adult student.
We’ve seen tremendous improvement from the short time Andrew has been working with our daughter. Fun and professional!
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I highly recommend Andrew to be the saxphone teacher if you are looking for a good teacher to help u to go to the next level. He has in depth knowledge but also can explain it clearly to beginners. His teaching method is very effective. I will suggest if all his students could have a rehearsal once a year.
Andrew is fantastic. He has been giving private lessons on the alto saxophone to my 4th grade son for the past year... and is a solid dude. He can start from square one with your student and get them learning right away. He challenges his students to improve and lets them know what is holding them back. He is authentic and accountable and hardworking.
Andrew is committed and encouraging. My daughter made amazing progress from stretch after 3 classes. Andrew apparently knows how.
He is great. Explains concepts very clearly. Very patient. Always on time. Responsible, respectful. My daughter says he's great.
My son and his classmate took saxophone lessons with Andrew to be ready for Fall Band in 5th grade. He is straight forward and they learned fast from him. I highly recommend him.
He was awesome! He was able to make our wedding sooo..beautiful.
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Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance★ 4.9
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