Wilton teaches saxophone lessons online and locally to a diverse group of talented music students in Charleston, SC.

Teaching privately since 1998, he now offers saxophone, piano, and music theory lessons using Skype video conferencing technology.

Here are a few testimonials from Elder’s students about their Skype lessons…

“Your patience with Harrison & willingness to use the technology of Skype has made the reality of Harrison having music lessons a possibly.”

I am writing to say how grateful I am that you have taken my son Harrison on as a saxophone student as we live in rural/remote Australia finding music teachers is always a challenge. Harrison has been taking lessons with you now for most of 2011, he looks forward to the weekly lessons and has improved enormously. You have helped him improve in so many areas, his music reading and theory skills, his overall technique. I am always impressed with your ability, to communicate, encourage and give Harrison the confidence to get the best out of his music lessons.

Your patience with Harrison & willingness to use the technology of Skype has made the reality of Harrison having music lessons a possibly.

So thank you Wilton for helping a young man achieve his goal of learning a musical instrument and for making music fun. We look forward to working with you in 2012.

Annie Finger

“We have continued with the lessons due to Skype’s ease of use…”

Wilton Elder tutors our son Josh Talsma for Alto Saxophone. While we lived in Charleston SC Josh got to have lessons in person for a year until we moved to Texas. Wilton is fabulous with Josh! Josh has taken all that he learned from Wilton and performed extremely well at the All Region Band this year. Wilton goes above and beyond teaching the kids not only the basics of the saxophone but also helps to advance Josh’s level of music knowledge and scales.

When we moved to Texas, Josh was disappointed he wasn’t going to be able to learn from Mr. Wilton anymore. Fortunately using Skype for internet/video lessons, Josh has been excited about practicing again! Josh is confident to know Wilton is there if and when he needs help. We have continued with the lessons due to Skype’s ease of use and Wilton’s commitment to helping Josh become a better musician.

Carrie & Andrew Talsma

Click here for more information about saxophone lessons online using Skype with Wilton.

Local Lessons in Charleston, SC

Although Wilton primarily works in Mount Pleasant with students from Cario Middle, Cane Bay High and Wando High Schools, he also has a growing number of adults studying with him. Whether it be All State Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, college/university auditions, church performances or paid professional work, Elder enthusiastically works to help each individual student meet his/her goals.

All lessons incorporate a range of music fundamentals including but not limited to:

• Reading Music/Pitch & Rhythm Notation
• Ear Training/Sight Singing
• Music Theory
• Functional Harmony/Chord Progression
• Creating Lead Sheets
• Transcribing
• Improvisation
• Piano Fundamentals
• Audition Preparation

Wilton is currently teaching on Mondays and Wednesdays at Mount Pleasant Music (918 Lansing Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464) which is located in Lansing Plaza just off Frontage Road behind the BMW service shop Exclusively Bimmers (Google Maps link). He is also available for select in-home lessons.

Elder has recently expanded his lesson program to include private piano lessons and private music theory tutoring as well.

Current teaching schedule:

Monday
4:00 David Wilborn
4:30 Jim Wilborn
5:00 Adam Cutright
5:30 Keaton Kay
6:45 Caroline Fields
7:30 Jack Gonzales

Tuesday
5:00 Harrison Finger (Australia)

Wednesday
5:00 Patrick Magwood
5:30 Michael Owens
6:45 Powers Gray

• Rates for all lessons are 37.00 dollars per half-hour.
• Payment is made at the beginning of each month via PayPal for all lessons in that month.
• Rescheduling of missed lessons will be considered if the student stayed home from school that day due to illness.

Contact Wilton now to reserve your private lesson time today.

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