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Testimonials
"Our 13-year old trumpet-playing son was invigorated and
inspired by Roxy's improv workshop. He came home each afternoon
with fresh ideas and a new-found confidence to experiment and
stretch himself beyond the written notes. Roxy relates well to
kids, and remembers what it's like to stand up and create your
own sound for the first time. Our son would have gladly taken
lessons with her all summer if she'd been available, and he
looks forward to working with her again next year." -Cathy
Davis
“Roxy gave us exercises that got harder as we progressed...I
never realized how much there is to learn about jazz and how to
develop solos and improvise. It was a great experience." -Will
H.
"Roxy, Thank you so much for creating a beginning improv jazz
class for my 12 year old son and his friends. Most of them had
2 or 3 years of instrumental music experience but no experience
with jazz. After the first session, they had the method and
inspiration to work on their own: they were improvising,
teaching and encouraging each other outside of class! Your
method of teaching jazz made it fun and easily accessible to the
kids. It was just the inspiration that [my son] needed to be
motivated to continue with music and put effort into
practicing." -Marta Hunt
- Individualized lessons to meet your specific goals and
learning styles - Learn a variety of genres, including Jazz, Classical, Rock,
Funk, Baroque, etc. - Lessons available on a weekly basis or you create your own
time schedule - Travel to your own home in New York or New Jersey, or come to
my music studio in Upper Manhattan for a discounted price - Lessons for all ages and ability
- Focus on Musicianship during lessons for a well-rounded
education of the instrument.
Testimonials
"Our 13-year old trumpet-playing son was invigorated and
inspired by Roxy's improv workshop. He came home each afternoon
with fresh ideas and a new-found confidence to experiment and
stretch himself beyond the written notes. Roxy relates well to
kids, and remembers what it's like to stand up and create your
own sound for the first time. Our son would have gladly taken
lessons with her all summer if she'd been available, and he
looks forward to working with her again next year." -Cathy
Davis
“Roxy gave us exercises that got harder as we progressed...I
never realized how much there is to learn about jazz and how to
develop solos and improvise. It was a great experience." -Will
H.
"Roxy, Thank you so much for creating a beginning improv jazz
class for my 12 year old son and his friends. Most of them had
2 or 3 years of instrumental music experience but no experience
with jazz. After the first session, they had the method and
inspiration to work on their own: they were improvising,
teaching and encouraging each other outside of class! Your
method of teaching jazz made it fun and easily accessible to the
kids. It was just the inspiration that [my son] needed to be
motivated to continue with music and put effort into
practicing." -Marta Hunt
| Roxy is now accepting new students! New York City & Bergen County, NJ Contact her at mail@roxycoss.com for more information |
| Teaching |
Over 8 years of extensive teaching experience in diverse
settings:
Music Director at the 2007 Rainier Valley Summer Youth Theater
Camp in Seattle, WA
Director and Teacher of the Washington Middle School Summer
Improvisation Workshop
settings:
- Private lessons
- Group workshops on various topics
- Big Band rehearsals
- Small ensemble coaching
- Saxophone-intensive sectionals
- Improvisation and jazz theory classes
- Summer camp classes
- Musical production direction
- Children's music classes
- African American Music classes
Music Director at the 2007 Rainier Valley Summer Youth Theater
Camp in Seattle, WA
Director and Teacher of the Washington Middle School Summer
Improvisation Workshop
As a professional musician, Roxy understands the importance of
music education. She has had several mentors in her career that
have provided her with the necessary tools to succeed, and
inspired her to do the same for newer musicians. Having the
opportunity to work with so many different students has shown
her how truly rewarding it can be to inspire students, and show
them a new way of understanding concepts.
Roxy's approach to teaching is unique. She has the ability to
teach different students with different techniques to
accommodate all.
music education. She has had several mentors in her career that
have provided her with the necessary tools to succeed, and
inspired her to do the same for newer musicians. Having the
opportunity to work with so many different students has shown
her how truly rewarding it can be to inspire students, and show
them a new way of understanding concepts.
Roxy's approach to teaching is unique. She has the ability to
teach different students with different techniques to
accommodate all.