Kurt Heisig Music
About
We teach all ages, amateur to pro.
Many of our students have become top pros, and our school students take many awards including first in the state both woodwinds and brasses.
I have been Blessed with the chance to help hundreds of students to play correctly.
It saves a lot of money, time, and toil to learn correctly the first time. I have also put many students back on the path of playing correctly. There is no reason to have difficulty and frustration learning.
Of course, I must admit, it is VERY satisfying to see my students out doing a great job as pros or teachers, or solving major problems in the industry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We teach absoultely correctly.
I studied with a very long list of the world's greatest teachers on woodwinds and brasses. I design instruments and mouthpieces to make it far easier to learn, learn quickly, and learn acoustically correctly.
I've had 54 years of teaching youngsters through pros. I train private teachers and elementary through college school teachers. My students have been of all age groups and reasons for learning to play. IF it is done correctly, anyone can learn to play.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied sax with:
Al Anthony, lead alto sax with the Stan Kenton Band
Ray Pizzi, Woody Herman Band, Henry Mancini, Dizzy Gillespie.
Bill Trimble, SJSU
Harvey Pittel, master class, Leading classical soloist
I also spent quite a bit of time in clinics and observation of teaching with Joe Allard and Sigurd Rascher.
Clarinet: Clement Hutchinson - Eastman, OSU, USC, SJSU
Oboe: W Wayne Sorenson - SJSU
Flute:
Joan Butterfield: Student of Moyse and Kincaid, Dallas Sym.
Alvin Cromwell: Student of Hanson, US Army Band DC 1st flute and picolo
Brasses:
Carl Leach - Brass pedagogy - Co-lead trumpet Stan Kenton. Top protege of Claude Gordon
Claude Gordon - Correct teaching of brasses- World's foremost brass teacher
Conducting :
Dr. Palmer - UNH - At age 14
Clement Hutchinson - SJSU
Reed Making and woodwind pedagogy - Steve Adelstein - Leading oboe soloist.
Industry concepts, Mouthpiece Making, Instrument Design - Ralph Morgan retired Chief Woodwind Sesigner Selmer USA - Mentored 26 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Depends on the classes and program.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching in high school.
My father had been a fine professional musician.
What types of students have you worked with?
Many of my students have been pros, including Tom Politzer with Tower of Power, Mauro Di Gioia studio musician, Manny Angel, Bill Cawthorne etc.
Others have gone on to teach privately, or in schools - elementary through college.
Others have gone into the industry in design, manufacture, repairing, or other areas.
Of course, huge numbers have been school students, taking many honors including first in the state.
Many both students and adults just take it to enrich their own lives with music.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find the best teacher you can find and do exactly what he says.