teachers • facilities • teaching philosophy • photos » katie • dan • jen • amy • david David McCray teaches saxophone and guitar. He uses an integrated musical approach, incorporating music theory and history, singing, and aural skills, so that students are able to understand why they do what they do, and not only how. David earned his Master’s degree in jazz arranging at Northern Illinois University, studying arranging under Tom Garling and Rodrigo Villanueva; and his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell College, in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, double majoring in music and religious studies. David is interested in helping students learn many styles in the stream of American roots music - blues, folk, rock, funk, and R&B. He welcomes students 6 years of age to adult, offering 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons. |
