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Michael McGarril Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet Lessons

Interested musical styles

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I would love to become your saxophone, flute or clari teacher! I have over 15 years of experience playing and teaching music professionally, as well as a degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. I teach all levels and all ages, ranging selecting an instrument for the first time to working on advanced pieces and improvisation, etc. Learn from a real, working professional! I have been fortunate to work with a range of artists in jazz, pop, rock, hip-hip and latin music. This includes a television performance on LIVE With Kelly And Ryan, live shows at many concert venues in New York like Terminal 5, Pier 17, Webster Hall, the Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, plus recording projects with many bands and artists. These include St. Lucia, Steve Aoki, Big Daddy Kane, Xiomara Laugart, and Charli Persip. My goal is to make learning music fun, and I always tailor lessons to a student's specific needs and interests.
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Hired 26 times

Serves Miami, FL

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13 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 7:00 pmMon10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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2021

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Interested musical styles
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Fen I.

Jan 16, 2017

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Michael is extremely warm, engaging, clearly knowledgable, and always met me where I was (beginning clarinet). I have extensive but patchy musical experience that doesn't include any winds so far, and Michael was careful to assess and communicate with me at my level at every turn. He answered all my questions and explained different parts of the technique clearly, really zeroed in on potential bad habits I could develop, and gave me plenty of immediately rewarding practice drills to work on. I'm definitely intend to keep working with him going forwards and I am glad to have found him.
Clarinet Lessons (for adults)
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Mohit C.

Nov 7, 2016

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Michael is an excellent teacher that's easy to relate to and fun to learn from. He tweaks his lessons based on your interests and goals which makes the experience a lot more engaging. For someone who was learning western music for the very first time, he made it very approachable and taught me some basic music theory too. Overall, I'd highly recommend Michael...he's a fantastic and versatile player himself, with a clear knack for teaching.
Saxophone Lessons (for adults)
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Simone S.

Jan 9, 2017

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Michael is a great teacher and I look forward to my clarinet lessons each week. He is patient and explains the technical parts of playing very clearly. He gives good tips and teaches at an appropriate pace.
Clarinet Lessons (for adults)
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Kristen A.

Jan 22, 2021

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Michael has been teaching my daughter to play clarinet for over three years. They started working together when my daughter was 10. Michael is a fantastic teacher. He has a great way of working with kids; he was quick to establish a rapport with my daughter and this has grown over time. He has a knack for motivating my daughter to practice. She particularly enjoys doing duets with him. I recommend him very highly! He has the patience, relatability and knowledge needed to be a terrific teacher. My daughter’s clarinet skills have developed nicely under his watch.
Clarinet Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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Gloria P.

Jan 17, 2018

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Michael has been teaching my 10 year old son for almost a year. He is extremely kind and patient, my son has never once complained about having a lesson even if late in the day and looks forward to his time with Michael. We weren't sure if playing the sax was going to be a short-lived whim for my son but he seems to be really enjoying it, in large part due to Michael!
Saxophone Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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