Michael McGarril

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I would love to become your saxophone, clarinet, or flute teacher! I have 15 years of experience in New York playing and teaching music, 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. My goal is to make learning music fun, and I always tailor lessons to a student's specific needs and interests. Some of my past students have come to me wanting to play unique material: video game theme song music transcribed for flute, a sax solo from a Whitney Houston song (to perform it at their own wedding!), classical clarinet duets, etc..

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Hired 26 times

Serves Brooklyn, NY

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11 years in business

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

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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

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Ira G.

May 5, 2021

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Mike was a total professional. He was responsive, fully engaged and adjusted his style and teaching to my needs as a new (and older) student for the flute. He was always on time, and provided me with full support and information between lessons. He is a pleasure to work with. I give him my strongest endorsement.

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Flute Lessons

David T.

Dec 3, 2021

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Michael is very personable and goes the extra mile in his lessons. If you are having a problem with his explanations, he will rephrase and begin again until you get it.

Details: 65 years or older • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Flute Lessons

Nicole L.

May 5, 2021

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Well what can I say? If you want to work with a responsive and professional teacher, then Michael is the teacher for you! In addition to all of this, I was impressed that all lesson information was accessible via Goggle docs/slides. I felt comfortable and relaxed, not judged, during and after our lessons! Boy, I hope I make my own students feel as comfortable as the way Michael helped me to feel.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Saxophone Lessons

Michelle F.

Aug 23, 2020

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My son (13) started working with Michael in person before Covid- they had a great rapport. Michael was very flexible, re timing, scheduling, he was even able to have a lesson when my son left his sax at school.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Saxophone Lessons

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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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer lessons at $80/hour. If you are interested in 30 min, 45 min, or over an hour, we can discuss a rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to find out from the start what a student's goals are, and if they already have experience, where are the gaps or holes in their playing. If working with a beginner, we sometimes need to pick out an instrument. I tend to lean towards a well-rounded approach with beginners, usually including an instruction book.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelor's degree in music performance from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. I've worked as a freelance musician ever since moving to New York, and I have experience teaching private students for over 12 years. This includes a 5 year period working at Mark Murphy's Music (one of the premier music schools in the greater NY/NJ area.

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