Solo Musician For Hire in Angleton, TX

A piano bar entertainer, specializing in covers of all types ranging from pop, rock, hip-hop, latin, country and everything in between. You can test drive his show every Friday and Saturday night in Raleigh where he's a resident at PLUS Dueling Piano Bar! Jean-André provides an audience inclusive experience that your guests will be talking about long after your event!

Hello! I offer instruction on saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano and recorder, and I also perform music for weddings, other parties, and home concerts. At the moment, I am currently accepting students only for the summer, June through August, 2023. I'm not a DJ. Please see my performance information below, after the teaching section. First: information about my teaching. I feel I am a highly qualified teacher, worthy of your consideration. I have been teaching professionally since the late 1970s. I really like teaching students, children and adults alike. My instruments are saxophone, clarinet, piano, guitar and flute. I can also work with students who sing, or play other instruments. Teaching success: I have taught hundreds of students during these years, so I feel I have learned how to work successfully with students who learn in many different ways. I also have taught many students who have autism. I have taught many, many students at every level, from beginner to professional. Learning to read music quickly: I incorporate a method that works quickly, that I haven't seen other teachers use. Student's and Family's Goals: Before I meet with a new student, I like to know what goals the student or his/her family might have. This helps me plan for what things to cover in lessons. I can quickly determine a student's strengths and weaker aspects in many aspects of music: tone quality, notes, rhythm, embouchure (mouth position), tonguing and phrasing. (I can also help a student know if they are using the best reed, mouthpiece and instrument for their present level of ability.) So I can give my student assignments and information that he/she can use to quickly improve their skills and address other issues related to playing their instrument. Jazz: I play jazz and teach jazz improvisation in a user-friendly approach. Genres: I love working with students on the kinds of music they are familiar with and want to play (including but not limited to): pop, classical, blues, jazz, and international (I play music from several European countries, including Greece, and Arabic music, and klezmer). How I relate to students: I believe that students feel comfortable working with me in lessons. I have a pretty good sense of humor, I think. I try to be sensitive to how things are going for a student who is working with me. I think I can see pretty quickly if things are going well with a student, or not so well, and use a different approach quickly and easily, as needed. Communication: I want my students and me to have good communication. I contact the student or his/her family a few days after the first lesson to see what they thought of the lesson, and if they have any questions, etc. I encourage students and families to contact me with any questions, concerns, or, of course, with good news. Music theory: I incorporate music theory into my teaching, when it can be useful. Second language: I speak Spanish pretty well, and understand spoken Spanish decently. Performance information: I have been performing professionally for more than forty years, with more than 1500 performances for happy clients and guests. Occasions: wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions; Bar Mitzvahs; house concerts, backyard parties, and other concerts. I'm not a DJ. Genres: Jazz, gypsy jazz, dixieland, classic rock and pop; international, including klezmer, Jewish and Israeli music, Greek and other Balkan, Scandinavian music, and more. Group size: 2-10 musicians.

American popular music of the last 100 years to entertain and enliven your party. Select the right combo for your party (all led by Richie Kaye): Solo guitar/voice Duo (guitar/voice + clarinet/saxophone) Duo (guitar/voice + pedal steel) Trio (guitar/voice + clarinet/saxophone + upright bass) Quartet (Trio + piano/voice) All natural sounding instruments, never loud, light, upbeat and fun. We play a wide variety of music to appeal to any audience: 20s flapper music 30s swing 40s showtunes 50s blues and honky-tonk 60s classic Nashville 70s UK light rock Contemporary songs The Holiday Repetoire and Americana originals, too. Let's chat about your plans and what my combos can do to help you achieve the atmosphere you want for your guests.