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Hi! I hold a B.M. from the Berklee College of Music. I have ten years professional performing experience in Jazz and Popular music.
I believe a student should find his individual voice. I strive to teach technique and artistry at the same time. One of the great things about music is the ability to express your individual version of yourself. I personalize my lessons to the individual student. I'm well versed in Jazz and popular music, as well as Classical. We will go over everything needed to improve (scales, air, time feel, styles, reading, improvisation, etc), depending on the individual needs of the student. I truly love teaching and I feel that I've reached a level on my instruments after ten years of touring that I have a lot to offer to student, and truly love sharing my knowledge. I'm very patient, and realize that music is not easy. My touring experience has given me a hands-on practical approach to teaching music, one that is based on things that work in the real world, and gets out of the standard "music education" setting. to check out
more about me, you can view my websites at www.cbsaxlive.com and www.cooperwhitemusic.com. I'm looking forward to our class!
Experience & Education
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Berklee College of Music 2004 – 2009
Bachelor's of MusicI studied saxophone and performed in many of the ensembles at the college. Jazz and popular music was the primary focus. I also studied bass guitar, composition, and recording. -
Lionel Hampton School of Music-University of Idaho 2003 – 2004
Classical Performance:SaxophoneI studied classical saxophone in a conservatory setting. -
For The Record Live 2016 – 2019
Performer SaxophonistA saxophonist and cast member in For The Record: The Brat Pack. It involved not only being very proficient at the saxophone, but also acting/choreography skills as well. www.fortherecordlive.com -
Samsaya Trio 2013 – Present
multi-instrumentalistMulti-instrumentalist in a trio covering many different styles. We performed as independent contractors on various cruise lines. -
Takelessons.com 2008 – Present
freelance music teacherFreelance online music teacher, using takelessons.com as the platform. -
iLa Mawana 2009 – 2011
SaxophonistSaxophonist in the touring band iLa Mawana. Two national tours completed in the US. -
Broadway's "After Midnight" 2019 – 2020
saxophonistTook part in the Broadway show "After Midnight" A performance including the music of Duke Ellington.
Reviews
Caroline McCaskey
May
Cooper is awesome! I'm actually a violin teacher who's learning jazz, and he's so clear with his explanations and demonstrations that I'm able to easily apply what he says even to a totally unrelated instrument. He also makes it clear what I should be practicing from lesson to lesson, which is such a huge help in the broad topic of jazz. I'm sure you'll love lessons with Cooper, no matter your level. Give it a try!
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