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Andrew
- Rate Ksh. 6,477
- Response 1h

Ksh. 6,477/hr
1st lesson free
- Musical Education
Experienced tutor in Music education in Whitefish Bay, Andrew offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Musical Education
Lesson location
Recommended
Andrew is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Andrew
Andrew Spadafora offers a FREE FIRST LESSON! He holds the position of Woodwind Instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College, is the former Product Specialist at Cascio Interstate Music, and owner/operator of vintage instrument internet-retailer MKE Music Supply. He is an internationally touring and recording musician and Endorser for D'Addario Woodwind Products, has recorded on over three dozen professional records, and holds 8 Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards. Andrew teaches all voices of Saxophone and Clarinet from beginner to collegiate, as well as beginner flute. Andrew brings verve and fun to woodwind instruction with big personality and years of professional experience!
The greatest experience in this vocation is witnessing a talented and driven student passing through the "Eureka Moment" of a new skill! When we see the new skill take shape and merge into existing playing technique it is truly a fantastic moment! The interpersonal bond between instructor and student is paramount, and building curriculum from professional experiences around students' learning styles and needs is always a fun and challenging exercise. It often leads to a ton of FUN as well as progress in our shared craft!
I have had the great fortune of studying and performing under numerous great musicians in my career! I've had six mentors during my musical experience; One guitarist, one drummer, one saxophonist, and three trumpet players. From these indivuduals I learned more than just music. These people taught me about life, finance, and success. Most importantly, these great figures taught me how to LEARN, which is an important part of anyone's life experience. Joining the faculty at Milwaukee Area Technical College further drove my interest in pedagogy and instruction, and now it is one of the primary focuses (and enjoyments in life)!
2007-2010 Milwaukee Area Technical College student of Music Occupations
2010-2014 University of Wisconsin student of Music
16+ years of professional touring and recording experience
3 years as Instructor of Woodwinds, music, and audio recording at Milwaukee Area Technical College
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Our first lesson is FREE! During the first lesson the student (and parents where applicable) will join in to ascertain playing ability, personality, and current level of knowledge. From there we will be able to select literature, gather materials, and create a plan to learn and grow as a musician!
I have experience with students as young as 10 years of age and as old as 75, as well as with students who are differently-abled.
Teaching available within the following formats:
-Saxophone and Clarinet (full family of voices), beginner to collegiate level
-Flute lessons for beginners
-Improvisation and functional real-world theory
-Solo/Music transcription and analysis
*Can work with a student who has never seen sheet music before, or perform master classes with professional musicians to help obtain techniques and information in genres that may not be as familiar. Whatever you might need, we can find a way to learn it together!
I believe that you should try to locate an instructor who has the necessary experience as a musician to be able to provide you with real-world knowledge and resources. Your instructor should have an open personality, a lot of real-world experience, and a strong work ethic. More great students are ruined by poor instruction than by lack of aptitude! There's no reason for you to wind up with an instructor that underperforms due to lack of ability, knowledge, or work ethic. You deserve the best!
Very recently a student I've been teaching for a year had a breakthrough in Improvisation, being able to name all the chord changes of a jazz song we had been working on as well as improvising successfully through those changes! It was a HUGE breakthrough and we both spent a long time analyzing what he was able to pull off successfully. Definitely a moment to remember!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
There are some great questions you can ask your instructor about in order for both of you to gain a greater understanding of direction and expectations!
- What is the student's goal as a player? Do they want to play better now? Do they want to study in college? Do they want to be a professional player?
- What is a realistic expectation of the time needed to improve playing? What elements will need the bulk of the time to improve?
- What are some good resources to use to learn more effectively? Books, materials, websites (etc)?
- What do YOU want to get out of these lessons?
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I like how he is very dedicated to music and his students. It means a lot when he wants to see his students grow in there music ability, and explore new ways to enjoy music and learning. It’s always amazes me after a lesson on how much I learned, and ways I can apply it to my everyday music playing. He helps you get to that next level.
Andrew is a phenomenal musician and has a great way of making the concepts of music theory fun and interesting. An aspect of his lessons I really appreciate is he takes the time to explore my own preferences for playing (style, genre, technique...) And matching them to renowned players so we can work on emulation and technique through songs I really enjoy. Every one of our lessons has been a blast!
He´s a great teacher. His encouragement keeps you going, even when you feel your not doing well. Every lesson is a new adventure.
Andrew is an excellent teacher!!! He maintains a sense of professionalism at all times. Andrew has excellent communication and is willing to work with families in any situation! Andrew understands his students, he knows how to motivate and inspire them!! He is an incredible teacher to my daughter - he has a style that is relaxed while maintaining high expectations. Andrew motivates my daughter to do her best, but most of all, he inspires a love of music! You will not regret working with him!
I started taking private lessons with Andrew just under two years ago and since then it has been an amazing journey. I could honestly write a novel about how impactful Andrew has been as an instructor to me. No matter how little I practice the week before my lesson I always find myself improving each week! The amount of detail and explanation that goes into each lesson is a blessing. The opportunity to dive so deep into musical concepts and learn to wrap your head around music as a musician doesn’t happen too often for many of my friends with their instructors. I make sure I don’t take that for granted. Andrew’s vast knowledge on gear, theory, musicians, and life experience keep me motivated to work hard and stay excited for the following lesson. It’s been awesome to see how his methods of teaching build you as a player and take you to levels you didn’t know you could reach. I’m extremely optimistic about my future as a musician and student of Andrew’s. If you’re looking to take your playing to the next level, look no further!
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Rate
- Ksh. 6,477
Pack prices
- 5h: Ksh. 30
- 10h: Ksh. 60
free lessons
The first free lesson with Andrew will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- Ksh. 6,477/h
Details
Lessons are typically given in 45 minute segments face-to-face online, with the following 15 minutes of post-lesson time dedicated to instructor planning time and construction of a follow-up email. This email details what was covered in the lesson, what practice materials to utilize for the following lesson, overall goals, and related video segments. Lessons are $35 for the full hour of instructor engagement, which encompasses the 45 minute lesson session and the 15 minute construction of lesson planning and follow up.
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