Saxophone lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians

From 80 C$ /h

Are you a beginner?? No worries: no experience is required! 😁
I can teach you the basics to produce sounds with your saxophone: position of the embouchure (teeth, tongue, lips and vocal cords' position, an element often forgotten), fingerings, use of diafragma,...
After the first two lessons spent on the mouthpiece and neck for the sound production, we will immediately start to play some super easy duos together to practice your capacity of listening, pay attention to the other, ear training as well. I normally use the book of Peter Wastall (titled Learn as you play) as support, but it is not mandatory. There are plenty of good books btw!

Are you an intermediate / advanced student?? I am sure you can still improve in all the basics, but on a different level. I'll teach you the importance of the "voicing" (technique named by the american saxophonist and pedagogue Donald Sinta) to improve your sound production and projection as well as the capacity of correcting and improving the intonation. You can learn all about phrasing and music interpretation, from tonal music until contemporary atonal compositions. And still, you can improve your playing together, practicing in duo on different aspects like tuning, balance, interpretation, performance etc.

Book a lesson and try! If you are not happy, give me a feedback and go on. If you are happy, I will be happy to help you becoming a good musician!

Extra information

Bring your own saxophone, does not matter if soprano, alto, tenor, baritone etc with the complete set-up (mouthpiece, reed, ligature).
It's better if you bring also a music paper (pentagram), you never know if I need to explain you anything more theoretical or if I need to write down anything else. If you don't have it, no worries. I'll give it to you!

Location

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Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue de l'Aurore, Brussels, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I am a saxophone player, saxophone teacher, musicologist and curator.

My interests are music, musicology, folklore, ethnomusicology, anthropology and contemporary art. I taught in several music academies in Belgium and I am currently a saxophone teacher at Kunstacademie van Lede Erpe-Mere Wichelen.

Education

- University Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna, Bachelor's degree in Humanities. Graduate student

- Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen, Bachelor of Arts in Music. Graduate student

- Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen, Master of Arts in Music. Graduate student

- University Alma Mater Studiorum of Bologna, Master's degree in Music and Theatre Studies (curriculum Musicology). Graduate student

- Kask & Conservatorium of Gent, Postgraduate in Curatorial Studies. Graduate student

Experience / Qualifications

I have a long concert experience, both in sax ensemble, saxophone quartet (Panlink Saxophone Quartet), sax duo (Duo Bovers), saxophone and piano,...) and in symphonic and wind orchestra, amongst which the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna (TCBO).

I am author of several publications: scientific articles, chapters in books, podcast etc.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Dutch

French

Skills

Music theory lessons

Saxophone

Music teacher training

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Music fundamentals & orientation (theory, solfège, history, analysis)

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You will improve your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture and expression!

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Guitar teacher for many years, I am passionate about jazz, blues, folk and fingerpicking.
My classes cover the basics of these different styles in a relaxed manner. Smoothly stringing together chords, exploring different rhythms, correctly placing a melody, trying improvisation (jazz, blues, rock), and developing finger playing techniques (classical or folk) are all central elements of the learning process. These are eventually deepened by notions of music theory and/or music theory.

Teacher trained in the "Arc-en-Sons" method, I also teach children from 4 years old

Classes are for Beginner and Intermediate levels.

Individual lessons (20, 30 or 60 minutes).

Group lessons (up to 4 participants).

Hope to meet you!

David

4.7

(10)

Composer and experienced piano teacher David is offering piano lessons for all ages, - particularly interested in new adult students. Complete beginners through to advanced. With over 12 years teaching experience, David's lessons can be tailored to all objectives – with a focus on imparting an understanding of music as a deep language, and on developing a sensitive and powerful technique. In addition to classical piano and, music theory, David can also help you explore simple approaches to begin composing if you with to explore your creative talents. Alternatively, lessons can be approached as therapy (in a non formal sense) and leisure. The focus is classical music and classical methods but we will dive into other styles occasionally if you would like.

Majority of sheet music included in the class price.
Lessons take place at my place in Ixelles. I may also be able to come to your place depending on location. A very small amount of online students can be accepted to help with accessibility or other reasons.

David is represented an Associate Composer of the Australian Music Centre, now working in Brussels. He holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Melbourne, performance Diplomas (pianoforte) from the Asssociated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in the UK and AMEB in Australia, and recently graduated with high marks from the post-graduate degree programme in Film Scoring and Orchestration at Lisbon's National Academy of Adanced Orchestral Studies (ANSO). David is a friendly, very sensitive and experienced teacher with a natural understanding of pedagogy who promises to make your lessons relaxing and exciting.

Ian

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A practical approach to start playing your favourite songs immediately.
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Live or online lessons from home (WSL), or at your place, in English, Italian or French.

Paula

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(10)

I am a professional violinist with more than 15years of teaching experience and I am a memeber of the orchestra of Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège. I graduated with distinction at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Master) and I hold a Bachelor Diploma from Codarts (Rotterdam).
I also pursued a masters degree in Music Education at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

I teach students of all ages and levels.
I have fifteen years of teaching experience in the Netherlands and in Belgium ( privately and at music schools/muziekacademies).

Music is my passion and I love sharing this passion with my students.
In my lessons I help the student to find a good contact with the instrument and cultivate a positive relationship with music by integrating the development of aural skills, sense of rhythm and an optimal body use, enabling them to connect with their musical imagination.
The lessons are adapted to each student's needs and wishes.

Gabriele

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Emanuele

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(10)

I will provide you with a personalized program to fit you, study material, and online support whenever needed.

With my theory course, you are gonna acquire a better understanding of the music language as well as developing your ears.

I like to have fun during my lessons and enjoy playing but always challenging and becoming better!

Federico

4.7

(10)

My name is Federico and I am a professional and Award Winning saxophone player.
I worked at Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles as an Assistant Professor of Jeroen Van Herzeele the jazz saxophone professor.
I graduated at Conservatorio G.Martucci of Salerno (Italy) and had both Bachelor and Master with full marks with honors. During the course of my studies i also spent two academic years abroad , one at the Kask and Conservatorium of Ghent with the supervision of Bart Defoort and one at the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Bruxelles with John Ruocco.
In 2017 i won the "Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition" prize that saw as head of the jury Kurt Rosenwinkel & Fabrizio Bosso.
I play in several Jazz bands and I have been performing all around Europe.
I recorded a solo album called "Right Now" with the famous Italian label "Philology Records" & the album"Supernova" with my own band. I also recorded several albums with different bands and of many styles, from jazz, funk to pop.
I toured with the famous Italian Drummer Tullio De Piscopo (Pino Daniele, Mina, Astor Piazzolla's drummer) and also had the chance to make a variety of television appearances on Italian National Television (Rai1, Rai5, Rai3).

Prizes & Awards
- Toots Thielemans Jazz Award 2022 ( Jasen Weaver group) Bruxelles
- A.I.R. artist residency 2019/20 - MIDJ/SIAE ( Festival International de Jazz de Montréal & Italian Cultural Istitute of Montréal ).
- Tomorrow’s Jazz 2018 prize - (Veneto Jazz)
- 1st place Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- Audience Award Massimo Urbani International Jazz Competition 2017
- VitaVita Prize “Italian Young Talent” 2017
- 3rd place at Bucharest Jazz Competition 2014
- Finalist at Barga Jazz Competition 2014
- 1st Place at “Campi Flegrei International Chamber Music Competition 2010”

Egor

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(10)

Playing and working as a saxophone player with internationally renown artists around the world.
Egor has lots of experience in teaching all ages and is active as a teacher in multiple schools. The classes are personalised to the students age/level.
Egor is exceptionally fluent in teaching Classical and Jazz, but has also lots of experiences in electronic and produced music.

The classes can happen on different locations in BE/NL (ex. conservatorium Amsterdam, Antwerpen TRIX, etc) provided by the teacher or at your home and are open for all ages!

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+personalised classes for children.
+personalised classes for students with a disability.
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Classes;
saxophone(bariton, alto, tenor, soprano,)
Solfège + ear-training
Entrance exam guidance
clarinet
ableton/logic
piano
composition
music theorie
teaching education.
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Camille

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(10)

A pianist with a passion for teaching, I have been teaching piano and music theory for 10 years now in conservatories, music schools, and private lessons. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Performance from the Rouen Conservatory and a Master's degree in Pedagogy from the Higher Institute of Music and Pedagogy in Namur. I adapt to each student's individual needs so that they can flourish musically!

Ana

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(10)

Je suis professor du violoncelle, eveil musical et solfeggio. Months are destined for people of all ages. De tout-petites aux adults.

I have two bachelor's degrees at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid and the Koninklijke Conservatorium of Brussels.

I have a Master's degree at Koninklijke Comservatorium Brussels with Olsi Leka, first cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra.

Ici, you have the possibility of offering to your children the best world class... Learn the longue de la musique: le solfège ou eveil musical.

Si le cours est poue toi t'inquiete pas! Peu import si l'élève a 3,6,7 10 ou 70 ans!

Mes cours sont in Spanish, English and French.
Je serais vraiment enchantée de vous aider!

Matteo

4.7

(10)

My course is based first on you.
I like developing with you a program adapted to your features, your difficulties as well as your goal.
It is aimed at everyone, children and adults, complete beginners and more experienced musicians looking for advice, a method to keep developing I've been approaching and searching.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening are the main 4 words for me!

I can teach you drums in many styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, linear, world music, songs on demand) and in its many forms AND of course music theory, which can be integrated into the course if necessary, but also be the subject of a private lesson for students who wish support for their courses in an academy or at the Conservatory. This will help you to read music scores and nail sight reading over time!

Juliett

4.7

(10)

I am a piano teacher, with over 20 years of teaching experience in Europe (including Belgium) and the United States, where I was among the top 10 tutors in Washington DC. I am a professional singer-songwriter. I teach students from all over the world, including New York, California, Washington DC, Honolulu, Colorado, London, Paris, Brussels, and Switzerland.

I offer piano lessons, songwriting advice, music theory. I teach according to the classical method, applicable to both classical and modern music.

I can also help you with song writing, music theory, learning chords, reading music and giving you current music business advice as well as helping you with recording or live performance .

I have an academic background with over 18 years of experience in education, including at Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

I look forward to working with you! :)

Elías

4.7

(10)

🎸 Looking for an experienced, certified guitar teacher with a structured approach?

👨‍🏫 Qualified concert guitarist – Professional level
I offer individual lessons in classical and modern guitar for children, teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels.

✅ Over 25 years of guitar experience (started playing at age 6)
✅ Recognized diplomas:
• Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Tangier (2007) – 8th year in Classical Guitar and Music Theory
• Graduate of the Jette Academy – Completed Music Theory program (2025) + 3rd year in Classical Guitar
✅ Author of 3 complete educational books + exercise workbooks (available in print and digital formats)
✅ Lessons tailored to each student: clear, musical, and motivating progress
✅ Preparation for auditions, exams, or simply for personal enjoyment
✅ Lessons available in French or Spanish

🎓 Rates:

- Children ages 4–6: 30 min – Special method “Croco and His Adventure”
- Children ages 7–12: 45 min – Progressive method from beginner to advanced
- Teens ages 13–17: 1 hour – Serious yet motivating and personalized approach
- Adults ages 18–59: 1 hour – Structured learning from intermediate to advanced
- Seniors 60+: 45 min – Relaxed and custom-tailored lessons →

📍 Location: Brussels – in-person lessons available at the student’s home or in the teacher’s studio
📚 All teaching materials and a guitar are provided during lessons
I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Bastien

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✍️ Do you want to learn musical composition but you feel lost and don't know where to start?
🎓 This composition course develops the essential points for learning composition: classical harmony, jazz and pop; construction of a melody, rhythms and grooves, as well as the basics of orchestration!
✅ The course always has a practical purpose. During the course, theory and analysis of works are covered, then I offer exercises to carry out at home with guaranteed weekly follow-up.

🎯 Perfect for beginners or those who want to deepen their harmonic/rhythmic knowledge.

No need for knowledge of music theory!

Masahiro

4.7

(10)

Are you looking for saxophone lessons for all ages and levels?
So don't hesitate to contact me!

I am a saxophonist, a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Bachelor's and Master's degrees), and I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in didactics at ARTS2 (Mons).
After studying music at a university in Japan, I came to Belgium to further my studies and specialize more in the saxophone.

Having lived in Belgium for several years, I give lessons in French or English, according to your preference.

For lessons, all you need to do is bring your saxophone.
I will gladly accompany you to progress at your own pace, in a relaxed, caring and motivating atmosphere, while enjoying playing together.