Contact Information:
John Temmerman
9030 Kolmar Avenue
Skokie, Il 60076
(847) 322-6768
email:tenorsaxxy@aol.com  

I teach saxophone performance to students at all levels and all ages from beginner to professional; clarinet and bass clarinet performance to beginner through high school students and jazz improvisation to students of all levels on all melodic instruments. Lessons are held at my home studio in Skokie, IL

My students develop their own voice and discover the joy of music in a warm, supportive yet challenging environment. My philosophy is that fundamentals of the saxophone and clarinet, sound and technique, are key to successful performance. Scroll below for links of my essays on aspects of Music Education

I am currently private instrumental faculty at Niles West High School, recommended by McCracken School in Skokie and Park View School in Morton Grove, among others,  and a recommended instructor for Evanston Band and Instrument Co. in Skokie, IL.  

I currently have students enrolled in the following schools:
High schools: Niles West, Niles North, Evanston Township
Middle Schools: McCracken (Skokie), Lincoln (Skokie), Fairview (Skokie), Lincoln Hall (Lincolnwood), Park View (Morton Grove)

My biography can be found here

Current rates as of 2011 for lessons held in my home studio:
 

30 minutes    $26

45 minutes    $39

60 minutes    $52

Recordings of lessons are available for $10 per lesson and must be arranged in advance.

a $2.00 per hour discount is offered to those students who pay monthly in advance.

Contact Information:
John Temmerman
9030 Kolmar Avenue
Skokie, Il 60076
(847) 322-6768
email:tenorsaxxy@aol.com  

Here are some of my essays on music education, published at the Epinions Web Site:
Improving Intonation
What Music has Helped Me Learn About Myself
What I Learned From My Music Teachers
How To Get Your Child Started On An Instrument
Fast Fingers Are Important
How To Eliminate Mistakes When Learning Music
How I Help My Students Learn New Music
Beginning Ear Training
Ear Training II - Prelude To Jazz Improvisation
The Value of Creativity
I Compose The Way I Play - I Play The Way I Feel