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Eugene Cantera

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I have been a music educator for over 25 years and have taught on many levels from young children and school agers on through to college level, professional players and senior citizens. My main areas of expertise are saxophone(s) though I have taught many instruments including, guitar, bass, piano, oboe and drums to name a few. I have also done research on horns both vintage and new.

Experience in the area

I have been in music education for 25 years and I have written and published in the subject of professional music education.

Publications

The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal, Marketing and Higher Education Newsletter.

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Music Education, Hartt School of Music - The University of Hartford.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy teaching and playing saxophone immensely.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I am always trying to improve my teaching technics and of course, learn a little something new every time I play the horn.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Saxophone was invented by Adolph Sax and made its debut at the Paris World's Fair in 1867.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jamaludin	05/02/12	10	10	10	Thanks Eugene for the advise. hope i .....
Ken	05/01/12	9	9	10
Mark	04/22/12	10	10	10	A detailed and helpful response.
rob	04/17/12	10	10	10	Thanks for the help....lookin into it
Nell	03/28/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Eugene Cantera

2012-04-30 Selmer tenor Sax:

The numbers appear to date your horn to the very end of the 'balanced action' series around 1947. These horns are really highly regarded and if it's in great condition with original lacquer and all the

2012-04-25 beaufort saprano sax?:

Send a picture and I can identify the horn quickly. Until then, take a look at this photo and compare it to your instrument: http://www.clarinetpages.net/metal-clarinets/pedler and look at the

2012-04-20 Conn Elkhart sax:

The Conn lists can be a little confusing and your 7 digit serial number is a little odd. If I had a look at the horn I would be able to tell whether it is an alto or tenor, and be able to gauge the condition

2012-04-14 ? on current value of marl 6 and best way to sell:

A tenor of this vintage in decent shape can bring $4,500 to maybe as much as $8,500+ but again, it's a buyers market and these horns are available. Compare yours to this one from e-bay that is similar

2012-04-14 ? on current value of marl 6 and best way to sell:

That's a good year and the marquis of horns. You neglected to say whether it ws an alto or tenor?? I will assume alto for now. The average going rate for these is around $5,500 depending on condition

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