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Unleash Your Creative Voice: Learn Composition with a Chilean Jazz Composer and Master Popular Music Styles

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of musical composition, guided by the expertise of a Chilean jazz composer with a passion for creativity and innovation. These lessons are designed to help you discover and refine your unique musical voice while mastering the art of crafting compositions in jazz and popular music styles.

You’ll explore the essential elements of music creation—melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure—while delving into the rich language of jazz and the expressive possibilities of popular music. Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and improvisation, you’ll learn to create music that speaks from the heart and resonates with your audience.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your skills, these personalized lessons are tailored to your level, goals, and aspirations. You’ll gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to bring your ideas to life, creating compositions that are both authentic and inspiring.

Step into the world of composition with guidance that blends professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to your artistic growth. Unleash your potential and master the tools to turn your musical dreams into reality.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Burgemeester Hogguerstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

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:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, Dutch

About Me

Chilean saxophonist and composer César Vidal studied under renowned musicians Ben van Gelder and Simon Rigter in the Netherlands, as well as Esteban Núñez and Franz Mesko in Chile. After graduating with a degree in Composition in 2021 in Chile, César pursued a Master's in Jazz Saxophone at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Throughout his career, César has participated as a sideman in numerous festivals and album recordings, including Chincol (Juan Pablo Salvo, 2020), Piezas (Jota Valderrama, 2021), Despertar (Fede Rocha, 2022), Big Band (Juan Pablo Salvo, 2022), CODEX Big Band (Alfredo Tauber, 2022), Latidos (Marcelo Córdova, 2023), and Música Particular (Nicolás Vera, 2025), among others.
As a leader and co-leader, César has released two albums: Flor de Loto (featuring Joaquín Fuentes, 2022) and NUBES (featuring Nicolás Vera, 2025).
In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, César has cultivated strong teaching skills over eight years of experience, working as a private instructor and teaching in smaller institutions.

Education

Private music lessons since 2012.
Secondary Arts School "Salvador Allende", Chile, 2012-13.
Bachelor in Classical Composition "University of Chile", Chile, 2014-21.
Master's in Jazz Saxophone "Conservatorium van Amsterdam" 2022-24.

Experience / Qualifications

Private music teacher since 2016.
Performer since 2015.

Discography:

As a leader/co-leader.
- "Flor de Loto" (ft. Joaquín Fuentes), 2022.
- "NUBES" (ft. Nicolas Vera), 2025.

As a sideman and collaborator.
- "Chincol" (Juan Pablo Salvo), 2020 (Prize to the best "Jazz Artist" Pulsar Awards, Chile, 2021)
- "Piezas" (Jota Valderrama), 2021.
- "Despertar" (Fede Rocha trío), 2022.
- "Big Band" (Juan Pablo Salvo), 2022.
- "CODEX Big Band" (Alfredo Tauber), 2022. (Prize to the best "Jazz Artist" Pulsar Awards, Chile, 2023).
- "Latidos" (Marcelo Córdoba), 2023.
-"Musica Particular" (Nicolas Vera), 2025.
Unlock your potential as a saxophonist with lessons designed to elevate your skills and ignite your passion for jazz and popular music. Learn to master technique, develop your tone, and improve sight-reading while exploring the art of improvisation, interpreting jazz standards, and performing popular styles. Whether you're refining your craft or starting your journey, these personalized lessons focus on building a solid foundation in jazz and popular music theory, harmony, and rhythm, helping you express your unique musical voice. Perfect for saxophonists of all levels, these lessons combine structured guidance with creative exploration to inspire your sound and take your playing to the next level.

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