Saxophone masterclass at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Teaching Philosophy
Each student has unique interests and ambitions, and because of this, I believe it is my role as a teacher to encourage curiosity and critical thinking in one’s own learning process. My own approach to learning music has been hugely influenced by the many wonderful opportunities I’ve had to work directly with composers. This dialogue between performer and composer, though much easier with a living composer, also takes place through the markings in a score, the historical context around a piece, and many other factors that we can explore to inform our musical choices. I strive for my students to develop not only as saxophonists but also as musical scholars. In the words of one of my favorite composers, Luciano Berio, his music is for “virtuosos not only of the fingers, but of the mind.”
Teaching Background
Dr. Landman is the Associate Professor of the Practice in Saxophone at the University of Kansas School of Music. He previously served on the faculty of the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge, MA and SUNY Suffolk County Community College in Long Island, NY. He has presented masterclasses at schools including Northwestern University, University of Michigan, Bowling Green State University, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), Berklee College of Music, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Missouri-Kansas City, New England Conservatory, Peabody Conservatory, Western Michigan University, Temple University, Manhattan School of Music, Kent State University, Miami University (OH), Wesley College (RI), and as featured Guest Artist at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 8 Conference at Bridgewater State University.
Saxophone masterclass at New England Conservatory
Geoffrey Landman has taught many advanced high school students through his work with the Kaufman Music Center’s Special Music School and Face The Music program, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, and his own private studio in NYC. Landman’s students have been selected as finalist for the 2016 and 2018 North American Saxophone Alliance High School Solo Classical Saxophone Competition including 2nd place in 2018; won chairs in the National Association of Music Education All-National Honor Ensemble, and have been accepted to schools including Northwestern University, University of Michigan, University of Illinois, Eastman School of Music, SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music, Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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