Saxophone Lessons (Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop - All Exam Boards)

Van 48.18 € /h

Professional engaging and fun online saxophone lessons for any level, from Beginner to Advanced.

Finding it hard to keep motivated? Reading music getting you down? Finding reeds troublesome?
With over seven years of teaching experience and expert knowledge of absolutely everything saxophone let me help you get there!

Any style of saxophone music including: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Ibiza, Blues, R&B etc.
All examination boards covered including: ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool, LCME.

All materials such as exercises or sheet music and lesson notes will be sent via message or email after the lesson.

Your choice of platform: Jitsi, Zoom, Google Meet and Skype.

Please message me with any questions, I'll be happy to help you on your music journey.

Locatie

Online vanuit Verenigd Koninkrijk

Over

🎶 Saxophonist and Music Educator 🎶

I am dedicated to giving musicians of any age and background a musical home to grow and flourish. In pursuit of this I am also an Ambassador for the Benedetti Foundation. Who are a foundation that delivers transformative experiences through mass music events and provide equal access to music participation and appreciation for all.

👩🏻‍🏫 Teaching Philosophy 👩🏻‍🏫

My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and encouraging environment where you feel empowered to take risks and push your boundaries. I believe in nurturing creativity and curiosity to build confidence.

Having overcome a repetitive strain injury, I am a strong advocate for teaching injury prevention and promoting mental health awareness in music education. I like to emphasise the importance of physical well-being to my students encouraging them to take care of their bodies and minds while performing.

📚 Education 📚

After completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Manchester, I switched from academic music to saxophone performance. I have since graduated with master's in saxophone performance from both the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2021, taught by Gerard McChrystal, and Pennsylvania State University in 2023 under Dr. David Stambler.

Opleiding

University of Manchester, Music Degree - Bachelors with Honours (2019)
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Music Performance Degree - Masters (2021)
The Pennsylvania State University - Music Performance Degree - Masters (2023)

Leservaring

With over seven years of experience in music education from primary all the way to master's degree level, I have honed my skills and knowledge to provide you with top-notch guidance and support.

During my time at Penn State School of Music I served as the Saxophone Graduate Teaching Assistant. Here I constructed and taught a saxophone woodwind methods class to music education undergraduates. Taught 1:1 and group saxophone lessons, coached saxophone quartets and ensembles. Lead and conducted the saxophone ensemble.

Other Qualifications:
Grade 5 Music Theory
Grade 8 Saxophone Performance
Grade 8 Piano Performance

Leeftijd

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

60 minuten

90 minuten

120 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Welsh

Vaardigheden

Saxofoon

Muziektheorie

Jazz muziek

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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📚training courses:
- secondary ASO Sint-Gummarus College Lier
- 7th year MUDA KSO Evergem
- university conservatory at KASK in Ghent (2022-2027)

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My method tries to tailor to the needs of the student so that lessons are engaging structured and follow the natural curiosity and capabilities of the students.
It also focuses a lot on developing the students overall musical abilities such as internalizing sound and rhythm.

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Also:
Ear training
Improvisation
Piano accompaniment
Electronic Keyboards
Music theory (beginners to advanced)

Musicianship training:
Kodály method in combination with applied modern pedagogical methods.

Location: Online

Language: English

Lesson policies:

Pets, if any, must stay in a separate room during the lesson
Please follow the cancellation policies according to Apprentus

Education:
Piano and Composition Studies
Codarts Conservatory of Rotterdam

Teachers Experience:
6 years of piano in the styles of Pop, World, Classical both for children and adults