Saxophone & Clarinet Lessons with Caleb Dillon-Murray
Experience the joy of music through private saxophone and clarinet lessons with Caleb Dillon-Murray.
Whether your child is just beginning, playing in school band, or preparing for auditions, ensembles, performances, or competitions, Caleb offers personalized instruction tailored to each student’s level and goals.
Students will build a strong foundation in tone, rhythm, articulation, breath control, technique, sight-reading, and musical expression—developing confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of music.
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About Caleb Dillon-Murray
Caleb Dillon-Murray is a saxophonist and composer from Half Moon Bay, CA. He studied music at San Jose State University, Hope College, and The University of South Florida, with degrees in Jazz Studies and Jazz Composition. His latest album, "The Place To Be", is an incredible virtuosic, immersive experience that must be heard to believe. Caleb is one of the most musically eclectic saxophonists in the Bay Area, as he has performed in jazz ensembles, reggae, country, hip-hop, tango, and rock bands. He has performed at festivals all over the world including the Umbria, Vienne, Wigan, Burmingham, and La Spezia. He also enjoys performing and composing classical saxophone repertoire when it is called for. When he's not playing music, Caleb loves spending time with his family, playing basketball, or trying to become a better cook.
Teaching Philosophy
Caleb's teaching is simple: we want to learn what we enjoy, so let's make learning music enjoyable. He doesn't have all the answers regarding music, but what Caleb does want to do is to inspire the best version of yourself. Music is simple conceptually: play the right notes, the right way, at the right time, but the reality to achieve that is much more difficult. Caleb's goal is to simplify musical concepts for students to understand better and reignite the joy in performing for yourself and for others.
Teaching Expectations
You will be expected to
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Know all the scales on the saxophone
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Prepare 2 pieces of music
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Have a solid, unique tone that the student enjoys
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Understand how to perform musical concepts like vibrato, articulation, and dynamic changes.
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Solid concept of time and keeping tempo
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Confidence in sight-reading music
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Basic saxophone knowledge concerning reeds and technical saxophone set-up.
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Create a lifelong journey of learning!