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Teaching Philosophy: "Firstly, I believe that musicianship is directly linked to our humanity and how we treat others, so I teach with respect and empathy as the guiding principles to becoming a better human being, therefore a better musician. I always try to help my students find ways to fall in love with music, and treat the practice with love and care. Through this we learn that music is a living embodiment of the Earth's sound, as well as the human experience, and we develop the skills to approach any situation and any person with grace and understanding before judgement.
My concept emphasizes the importance of three main characteristics: developing technique, tone, and musicality - while maintaining that there are exciting ways to develop the fundamentals by being creative in exploring new ways to practice material. Together we can learn how to find ways to flip what we already know on its head, creating an opportunity to learn from many different angles. Personalized, goal and project-oriented lessons have been incredibly successful for my students in both their growth and enthusiasm about practice. I also believe in the importance of developing traits of an all around great musician, like a strong sense of time, sight-reading abilities, ear training, harmonic knowledge, and a strong sense of phrasing. My musical practice has extended to the piano and drums to gain a better understanding and foundation of all of these traits, and has led me to draw from more points of inspiration when teaching students."
Biography: Fall Raye (they/them) is a trans/non-binary saxophonist, improviser, and composer living in Boston MA. Their work in music is inspired by the trans experience in the US, interpersonal relationships, and opposing oppressive global systems. Fall grew up in Las Vegas, NV, and began studying music at 12 years old, playing woodwinds, piano, and drums. They began playing professionally in the area at 16, eventually leaving to study at the Eastman School of Music from 2018-2019, transferred to Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2023. “Fall,” their self-titled debut album, was released in January of 2024. They organized a tour of the east coast to coincide with the release, where they played in Washington DC, Philadelphia, Rochester, and Boston. As a side person, they have appeared on multiple other albums, including Naomi Nakanishi's' ‘Hear Me Speak ', Raul Molina's 'Matria,' Evan Palmer’s ‘Point of Opposition,’ and Paolo Peruzzi’s “Songs from the Past and the Holy Spirit.” Fall has had the mentorship of many incredible musicians, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Godwin Louis, Tony Malaby, Leo Genovese, Francisco Mela, Walter Smith III, and Miguel Zenon. Fall has also performed concerts with Miguel Zenon and Elena Pinderhuges, as well as spent a month in Canale Monterano, Italy, performing concerts with the Sounds of Freedom music residency.
Fall's artistic vision is to create work that speaks from their own experiences as a trans person, as a person healing from their own traumas, and through their interpersonal relationships, to create a listening experience where the audience can feel less alone, more seen, and in community with others. Through vulnerability in creative and improvised music, Fall aims to create a unique musical experience every time they play, to explore new avenues in music and to reflect the improvisatory nature of living on Earth. Fall's music connects to their breath, heartbeat, and nature, making every spontaneous composition a living body of sound. Fall's work is a direct call to dismantle systems of oppression and exploitation, and provides a lens through which we can see a vision of a society where we all are truly valued and taken care of.
Fall began teaching in 2017 and joined Note-Worthy Experiences in March 2024 where they teach saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano.
Learn more about our Music teacher Fall Raye on their Teacher Feature.
We have had a wonderful experience with this service. Renee, the owner, promptly responds to any communication. Fall, our teacher is always on time, friendly, and my teen really likes them. I highly recommend Note-Worthy to anyone looking for high quality music lessons!
-Amanda of Boston
My concept emphasizes the importance of three main characteristics: developing technique, tone, and musicality - while maintaining that there are exciting ways to develop the fundamentals by being creative in exploring new ways to practice material. Together we can learn how to find ways to flip what we already know on its head, creating an opportunity to learn from many different angles. Personalized, goal and project-oriented lessons have been incredibly successful for my students in both their growth and enthusiasm about practice. I also believe in the importance of developing traits of an all around great musician, like a strong sense of time, sight-reading abilities, ear training, harmonic knowledge, and a strong sense of phrasing. My musical practice has extended to the piano and drums to gain a better understanding and foundation of all of these traits, and has led me to draw from more points of inspiration when teaching students."
Biography: Fall Raye (they/them) is a trans/non-binary saxophonist, improviser, and composer living in Boston MA. Their work in music is inspired by the trans experience in the US, interpersonal relationships, and opposing oppressive global systems. Fall grew up in Las Vegas, NV, and began studying music at 12 years old, playing woodwinds, piano, and drums. They began playing professionally in the area at 16, eventually leaving to study at the Eastman School of Music from 2018-2019, transferred to Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2023. “Fall,” their self-titled debut album, was released in January of 2024. They organized a tour of the east coast to coincide with the release, where they played in Washington DC, Philadelphia, Rochester, and Boston. As a side person, they have appeared on multiple other albums, including Naomi Nakanishi's' ‘Hear Me Speak ', Raul Molina's 'Matria,' Evan Palmer’s ‘Point of Opposition,’ and Paolo Peruzzi’s “Songs from the Past and the Holy Spirit.” Fall has had the mentorship of many incredible musicians, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Godwin Louis, Tony Malaby, Leo Genovese, Francisco Mela, Walter Smith III, and Miguel Zenon. Fall has also performed concerts with Miguel Zenon and Elena Pinderhuges, as well as spent a month in Canale Monterano, Italy, performing concerts with the Sounds of Freedom music residency.
Fall's artistic vision is to create work that speaks from their own experiences as a trans person, as a person healing from their own traumas, and through their interpersonal relationships, to create a listening experience where the audience can feel less alone, more seen, and in community with others. Through vulnerability in creative and improvised music, Fall aims to create a unique musical experience every time they play, to explore new avenues in music and to reflect the improvisatory nature of living on Earth. Fall's music connects to their breath, heartbeat, and nature, making every spontaneous composition a living body of sound. Fall's work is a direct call to dismantle systems of oppression and exploitation, and provides a lens through which we can see a vision of a society where we all are truly valued and taken care of.
Fall began teaching in 2017 and joined Note-Worthy Experiences in March 2024 where they teach saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano.
Learn more about our Music teacher Fall Raye on their Teacher Feature.
We have had a wonderful experience with this service. Renee, the owner, promptly responds to any communication. Fall, our teacher is always on time, friendly, and my teen really likes them. I highly recommend Note-Worthy to anyone looking for high quality music lessons!
-Amanda of Boston
