Learn Saxophone and fun Music Skills including improvisation

From 100 C$ /h

The saxophone is one of the most iconic jazz instruments, but it can be tricky to learn without the right teaching. That's where I come in! I have a 1st Class Hons degree from the Royal Academy of Music - so I know what I'm talking about! And I have 2 young children, so I know how to get information across to kids and make things fun.

My classes will bring together everything saxophone and music related, from basic technique and how to make a sound, to improvisation and jazz concepts. All abilities are catered for.

Extra information

Classes taught over Zoom - so a device that can run Zoom is necessary.
No specific books needed - I can provide PDFs of the necessary music.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I have been playing the saxophone since I was aged 11 (I'm now 32!) and have been a professional musician since graduating from The Royal Academy of Music. I have played all over the world with artists including The Maccabees, Michael Kiwanuka, and Gloria Gaynor, and have been a part of the X-Factor Big Band several times.

I love to teach - sharing knowledge is such a huge part of being a musician, whether it's honing specific skills of an advanced player, or just working out how to make a great sound as a beginner. The absolute number 1 thing is to keep music fun!
That's why we do it, and that's why we love it!

Education

1st Class Hons Degree from the Royal Academy of Music. Here I studied with many fantastic teachers and musicians including Stan Sulzmann, Martin Speake, and Nick Smart.
A-Levels: Music (A), Maths (A), Physics (A)

Experience / Qualifications

I have my LRAM (The Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music) teaching diploma.
I have been teaching online since the UK Lockdown started.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Saxophone

Jazz music

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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