

"Let Us Put A Saxophone In Your Hands"
Saxophone/Flute/Clarient
I can help develop comprehensive practice routines where time is used effectively. Technique, tone production, improv, rhythmic internalization, theory, harmony, and arranging skills are stressed in lessons. I approach students with respect and take a real interest in their musical lives.
A list of credentials are as follows:
*Over 20 years teaching experience
*B.M. (summa cum laude) Wayne State University, 1997
*M.M. Jazz Studies Wayne State, 2009
*Jazz Faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp since 2007
*Guest Clinician at WMU, EMU, University of Toledo
*Louis Armstrong Jazz recipient 1992 and 1993
*Division I rating at Regional Solo & Ensemble 1988, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93
*Division I rating at State Solo & Ensemble 1991, 92, 93
*Presidential Scholarship, Wayne State 1993-1997
Over the years I've worked with such notable stars as:
-Areatha Franklin -Josh Groban -The O'Jay's
-Kenny G -Marie Osmand -Bernadette Peters
-Melvin Davis -Joe Piscopo -Regis Philbin
-Don Rickles -Collingsworth Family -Jersey Boys
-Dave Liebman -Richie Cole -Jerry Bergonzi
-Jimmy Heath -John Clayton -Eddie Daniels
-Kurt Elling -Alexander Zonjic -Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
James Hughes

For information on scheduling lessons contact:
Detroit Wayne Music Studio/Detroit Saxophone Center 586- 777-7541
-or-
James Hughes
E: saxaxe@wowway.com
P: (248) 672-6492
W: www.jameshughesmusic.net