Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance
Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance

Andrew Dixon Music Education/Performance

$70/hour
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Introduction: 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.
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Hired 35 times

Serves Oakland, CA

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21 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Qingchuan L.
Feb 13, 2021
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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.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Flute Lessons
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Rachil T.
Mar 29, 2016
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Andrew is very gentle, patient, and talented. He listens and answers all the questions we have since we are new to flute. Not only our daughter can play two songs now. I think that by listening to his lessons while I was in and out the room, I also understand more about flute. That is giving me chance to help our daughter during her daily 15 to 20 minutes practice. Great teachers bring out the best in their students. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more flute songs playing by our daughter and Andrew.
Flute Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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Chris C.
Mar 15, 2017
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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.
Saxophone Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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Irene J.
Jul 22, 2016
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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.
Saxophone Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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George H.
Oct 26, 2021
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I enjoy Andrew's teaching style. He quickly assessed my current skill level and gave me tips that already immediately improved my playing.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Saxophone Lessons
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