If you are interested in scheduling lessons with one of our saxophone teachers, please use the email link at the end of the teacher's biography, or call The Music Store at (480) 831-9691 and speak to a member of our staff.


Byron Lipkins

Byron Lipkins

Lessons at Maricopa Location Only (map)

Byron earned his B.S. Degree in Music Performance/Education from Ball State University. An elementary and middle school band director in Mesa for over two decades, Byron is a sought after percussion instructor and band clinician throughout the southwest. He has performed with many of the valley's orchestras, played musicals at Gammage, the Sundome, and the Mesa Arts Center as well as a variety of other musical settings. Byron just finished a tour of duty as Timpanist/Percussionist for the Salt River Brass, and is currently performing with the Greg Morton Band. Byron can be spotted on Sundays holding down the bass chair for the World's Most Dangerous Praise Band.

Rates: Contact for rates
Lesson Days: Tuesday, other days by appointment
Instruments Taught: Band instruments (Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion), Bass Guitar, Drums
Contact: byronlipkins@the-music-store.com


Tom Young

Tom Young

Tom is a graduate of the renowned Berklee School of Music.  For the past 20 years, he has enjoyed a diverse career as a soloist, band leader, theater conductor, studio musician, music teacher, and composer.  Tom teaches Jazz, Classical, and Popular styles.  He uses the TEY music method for instruction "Blending Tradition with Innovation."

Rates: $23/30-minutes
Lesson Days: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Instruments Taught: Flute, Piano, Saxophone
Contact: tomyoung@the-music-store.com


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