Jazz Saxophone & Classical/Jazz Composition Lessons

A partir de 86.05 $ /h

Hi, I’m Cassie—a British jazz saxophonist, award-winning composer, and Trinity Laban Conservatoire graduate, now based in Berlin. I’m currently looking for a couple of private saxophone and/or composition students who are keen to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Saxophone Lessons:

With a strong background in Jazz and improvised music, I offer saxophone lessons tailored to each student’s needs—whether you’re preparing for ABRSM or Royal College exams (or other equivalent examination boards), exploring jazz improvisation, or just playing for fun. As a performer, I’ve played at major festivals and venues across the UK, USA & Europe such as Glastonbury Festival (UK, SXSW (USA) and Paris Jazz Festival (FR). I am still active as a touring band-leader/artist and I bring that real-world experience into my teaching.

Composition Lessons:

As a classical composer, my work spans orchestral, chamber, and jazz ensemble writing, with commissions from leading arts organisations and orchestras - recent commissions include the London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic. My lessons focus on notation, orchestration, and arranging—whether you’re composing for small ensembles or larger-scale works. I hold a BMus Hons degree in composition from Trinity Laban Conservatoire (London) where I studied with American composer Stephen Montague and British composer Andrew Poppy.

Composition lessons I am able to teach both in-person and online via Zoom.

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to get in touch!

Looking forward to making music with you! 🎷🎼

Información adicional

Saxophonists:
- Please bring your own instrument and reeds.
- If you are already working on particular pieces or from certain books, please share this information so that I can prepare in advance.
- I would also recommend bringing your own manuscript and notebook (+pen/pencil) to take notes/practice logs.

Saxophone (age: 8 Years+) alto, tenor, soprano, saxophone

Composition students:
- Please bring your own manuscript and/or laptop. I would also recommend a notebook (+pen/pencil) to take notes.
- If you would like to share music, please bring the MP3s or WAV files on your phone or laptop.

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Alrededor de Berlín, Alemania

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As a composer and actively performing artist, teaching is an integral part of my musical journey. I enjoy helping students develop their own creative voices—whether through saxophone, improvisation, or composition. Music education is important to me because it provides the tools for self-expression, confidence, and artistic growth.

Working within the fields of Jazz, classical, and contemporary music, I bring real-world experience into my lessons, creating a dynamic and supportive space for students to explore and develop their skills. Whether you're preparing for exams, honing your improvisation, or composing new works, I’m passionate about guiding students on their individual musical journeys.

Formación

Trinity Laban Conservatoire and Music & Dance, BMus Hons Composition

SCHEMES
- Mercury Musical Development: Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer Scheme
2019 (Dundee Rep Theatre), Dundee, Scotland
- London Symphony Orchestra Panufnik Scheme 2018-19, London, UK
- Lewis Partnership Music Society: Concert & Orchestral Management Internship | January – March 2018, London, UK

Experiencia / Calificaciones

Beyond private teaching, I have led community and educational projects that celebrate collaboration and accessibility in music. In 2020 and 2021, I arranged and conducted a community ensemble for EFG London Jazz Festival’s She is Jazz: Womxn Make Music performances at the prestigious London venues Southbank Centre and King’s Place.

My work as a composer includes commissioned works from the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Ensemble Intercontemporain, London Sinfonietta and Ligeti Quartet. Arranging work includes compositions for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and continuing to write for me eleven-piece touring ensemble "seed." in which I also perform as an alto-saxophonist.

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Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

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Saxofón (saxófono)

Jazz

Composición musical

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Nueva York

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Ignacio

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Francisco

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Hello!
Alright, I'll break it down into parts. If you look for a more "narrowed description" just scroll down to where I made a list :)

My name is Francisco, and I'm a guitar player from Argentina, currently living in Berlin.
I am very enthusiastic about teaching and sharing the energy to grow musically with my students.
I have taught music for 7 years in schools and privately at home. With private lessons, my aim is to adjust to the student's likes and abilities. I am attentive to the needs and the reasons why someone is wanting to play and learn music. And I try to encourage the curiosity and spirit of making music and not follow what is "considered" that you should learn.

What to expect from the first lesson with me?
To get to know each other. That way I see what you like and what you don't, what you already play, and your learning pace. Probably I can share with you something new already, and from there, we will build a "program" according to what you want your rhythm and time availability. I value singularity and I like to get to know who I teach, so that way I can help them better. It can be first chords and ways of learning new songs, improvisational tools, or pure harmony and theory stuff.
Because everyone is different, for example, if you like Rock I will go in that direction and teach you the elements that make Rock sound like it does and I won't teach you Jazz Harmony, if you like Classical music we will go over the abilities that you have to have to execute this kind of music, the same goes for the styles that I play.

My skills:
I play and have played mainly Fingerstyle Guitar, Jazz, Argentine Tango, Jazz Manouche, Rock, Rockabilly, and Experimental. I have worked a lot playing Bossa Nova at some point. I don't like teaching something that I don't know. So for example, oriental music I couldn't teach. And if we come to a point where I am not helpful anymore, I will say so. What I do like is learning with students, it is often the case that your students teach you new ways of thinking about music and I find that super exciting!

I was lucky to travel a bit of the world playing music with different projects and musicians that I admire, I always did this playing mainly Jazz music. I have played in bars and clubs and theaters in New York, Boston, Buenos Aires, and in different cities around Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland.
I was also part of several orchestras (Jazz, Tango, and Rock) in Argentina and the US.

I teach beginner - intermediate - advanced levels of different topics:
- how to improve technique (right hand and left hand)
- how to improvise (elements of improvisation, vocabulary, phrasing, etc.)
- how to visualize the fretboard
- how to learn songs by ear, and how to read music (or tab)
- how harmony and music theory work
- specific genres such as Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Bossa Nova, Tango, Rock, and Fingerstyle.

The lessons can be also in German (basic, so you might need a bit of patience with me!), Spanish (that's my mother tongue), or English. They can be at my place (Wedding), all corona safe, or online via Zoom/Skype.

Shoot me a message if you are interested!
All the best,
Francisco

Gustavo

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The hours are designed according to your musical interests. Since each person has his or her own individual approach to music, it is logical and, in my experience, more effective to work with this in a specific way. So, instead of a rigid curriculum in which you lose interest in a short time, I would like to support you in achieving your personal plans and discovering musical possibilities!

Depending on your interests, motivation, previous knowledge and musical taste, the following focal points are coordinated:
Technique (tone formation, breathing, approach, intonation, finger technique, etc.), ear training, sense of rhythm, improvisation, note reading, music theory.

The focus is all about enjoying the music. Its naver late to learn.

Susana

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Are you interested in learning how to play the bass or produce music? If so, I am excited to offer you private lessons that are tailored to your individual needs and skill level.
As a professional musician and producer with years of experience, I am passionate about helping others achieve their musical goals. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, I can provide you with the guidance and support you need to improve your skills and take your music to the next level.
During our lessons, we will cover a wide range of topics, including music theory, technique, improvisation, songwriting, and production. We can focus on the specific genres or styles of music that interest you, and I will work with you to create a customized lesson plan that suits your unique learning style and goals.
I offer both in-person and online lessons, so you can choose the option that works best for you. Additionally, I am flexible with scheduling, so we can find a time that fits into your busy life.
If you are ready to take your music to the next level, I would love to work with you.
Contact me today to schedule your first lesson!

Axel

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Through time I have found out that starting by playing songs chosen by the student and creating exercises to practice that came out from the drums of that song is a very good way to learn how to play the instrument. Also keeps things interesting, since music is always the focus. I can help to choose the songs, but the student is always who decides which songs to play. This way, lessons become 100% personalized!

I have +10 years of experience as a teacher, and I'm an active musician in the Berlin modern jazz, creative music and improvised music scenes.
Obtained my bachelor's degree in the Manuel de Falla Music Conservatory in Buenos Aires (ARG) and the European Jazz Master degree at NTNU Trondheim, RMC Copenhagen and JIB Berlin.

Elia

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Hi, I am Elijah and I work as a professional drum teacher and drummer session.

Over the past 15 years of experience I have recorded albums with various artists and performed live on tour in Europe. I graduated in Jazz Drums and Percussions from the Licinio Refice Conservatory of Music. And I have learned from great drummers different skills and techniques in master classes and seminars. (Berklee College or Music, Saint Louis College of Music etc.).

Effective learning path, based on your musical interests.
Learn the basics of a groove, develop creativity on the drumset or perfect a technique. The goal is to have fun, it's easier to learn that way :)
Rock Pop Jazz

I would be glad to share my knowledge with you.

2 x Drums kit

Sammy

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👂 My motto for teaching music: Learn with your ear, before understanding it with your brain.

Music can be explained entirely from a theoretical point of view 🤯. But I'm convinced that the best approach is to feel and sing the music 🎤💖, before understanding and interpreting it theoretically.

I teach music theory intuitively 💫. More than just a way of reading sheet music, I can show you how to deconstruct a piece of music in any genre, how to interpret chords, and how to improvise simply and effectively.

♯♭♮

About me:
• playing the piano for >30 years 🎹
• studied classical music & jazz for 13 years in music schools 🧑🏻‍🏫
• played in a variety of bands, including classical music, jazz, blues, latin music, rock, pop, cabaret, flamenco and electronic music
• languages: 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇹

Sebastian

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Unleash your musical potential and embark on an exciting journey of violin/viola mastery! Are you ready to experience the thrill of playing these magnificent instruments or explore the realm of improvisation like never before?

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Don't miss this golden opportunity to unlock the virtuoso within you. Take the first step towards a harmonious future and let's make beautiful music together! Contact me today and let the symphony begin!

Javier

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Let me teach you to write your own songs, learn any song by ear, create your own style or begin your journey into the world of music and playing the piano. My method is based on learning music from listening, perception and creativity. My classes are extremely practical and adaptable to the needs and interests of the student, from piano applied to songwriting or the understanding of musical language and harmony, to the preparation of different repertoires and the writing of your own songs.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Mia

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Music Lessons with Mia

Unlock your musical potential with personalized lessons tailored to your needs and aspirations. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, I offer comprehensive music lessons that cover a wide range of areas with a special focus on voice, composition, and music production.

Lesson Offerings:

1. Voice Training:
- Beginners: Learn the basics of vocal technique, including breath control, pitch, and tone. Develop a strong foundation with exercises designed to build confidence and improve vocal strength.
- Intermediate: Refine your vocal skills with advanced techniques, explore different genres, and enhance your performance abilities. Work on expanding your vocal range and mastering more complex songs.
- Advanced: Focus on professional-level training, including stage presence, emotional expression, and vocal stamina. Receive guidance on audition preparation, recording sessions, and live performances.

2. Composition:
- Beginners: Discover the fundamentals of music theory, melody creation, and basic harmony. Start composing your own simple pieces and learn the essentials of songwriting.
- Intermediate: Delve deeper into advanced harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. Explore various compositional styles and techniques while working on your own original compositions.
- Advanced: Hone your unique compositional voice with personalized feedback and advanced techniques. Learn about scoring for different ensembles, arranging, and preparing your compositions for performance or publication.

3. Music Production:
- Beginners: Get introduced to the basics of music production, including DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) setup, recording techniques, and basic mixing. Learn to create your first tracks and understand the production workflow.
- Intermediate: Develop your production skills with in-depth lessons on sound design, advanced mixing techniques, and mastering. Explore different genres and production styles while working on your projects.
- Advanced: Master professional production techniques, including advanced sound engineering, vocal production, and complex mixing and mastering processes. Receive guidance on producing high-quality tracks ready for release.

Why Choose Lessons with Me?

- Personalized Approach: Each lesson is tailored to your individual goals, ensuring you progress at your own pace and achieve your musical aspirations.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: From fundamental skills to advanced techniques, my lessons cover a wide spectrum of musical knowledge and practices.
- Expert Guidance: As a former student and alumni of star vocal coach David Lee Brewer, I bring unique insights and high-level training to our sessions. I provide expert advice and mentorship to help you succeed.
- Flexible Scheduling: Lessons are available at times that fit your schedule, allowing for consistent and uninterrupted learning.
- Supportive Environment: Learn in a positive, encouraging atmosphere that fosters creativity and growth.

Whether you're starting your musical journey or looking to refine your existing skills, my lessons are designed to inspire and equip you with the tools you need to excel. Let's make music together and achieve your dreams!

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Personalised tutoring for Spanish & English for all levels and all ages! It's never too early or late to learn!
Whether you need help with homework, exam preparation, or you just want to master a new skill, it is my greatest passion to make sure you understand the key concepts and no rush our learning so that we reach the highest quality comprehension that creates a lasting and enduring knowledge on new matters. Our lessons will be tailored to your learning style and always focused on doing it the way that suits you.

📚 Subjects Possible:
✔ Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - all levels
✔ Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, etc.) - beginner and intermediate
✔ Programming/Coding (Javascript, Typescript, React, React Native, CSS, HTML, Web Development & more) - beginner and intermediate
✔ Spanish (Grammar, Speaking, Writing, Reading) - all levels
✔ English (Grammar, Writing, Speaking, Reading) - all levels
✔ Music Production & basic music theory - beginner and intermediate

🔹 Flexible scheduling
🔹 One-on-one sessions
🔹 Beginner to advanced levels
🔹 Interactive-only lessons possible for very young learners (4-7 years old)

I have 15 years experience teaching all ages.
Let’s make learning fun and effective! 🚀 Book a session today!

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Electronic Music Production

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DAW: Ableton, Logic Pro X and MPCs standalone/desktop software

Level: beginners, intermediate and advanced

Ages: 15 to 90

Languages: English, Spanish (mother tongue) and German

Individual face-to-face meetings of one hour at my recording studio in Lichtenberg, Berlin.

About the courses:
- Understanding and development of the basic notions of one of this DAWs: How to create, edit and save your own projects and or sound libraries
- Basic knowledge of technology applied to music
- Fundamental basic knowledge of music theory and harmony
- Audio recording and microphones
- Sampling vinyls or any other sound font
- MIDI language: what is MIDI? How to sync properly your DAW with any external gear, control or send your track’s MIDI data to an external midi device
- How to build your own setup and workstation
- Arrange & produce your tracks
- FX Plugins, hardware FX processors and pedals
- Routing signals and mixers
- Mix
- How to prepare your live set
- Search for creative breakthrough and more...

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