1:1 Private Alto Saxophone Lessons - 30 Minutes
Nurture your child's love for music with these 30 minute private alto saxophone lessons, fostering discipline, focus, and creativity along the way!
Music with Miss Suzanne
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. To maximize the value of these lessons, it's important for learners to engage in consistent practice. Ideally, daily practice is encouraged, but I understand that each learner's schedule and lifestyle are unique. Together, we will collaborate to craft a practice routine that aligns with your schedule. This approach ensures that your practice routine remains both enjoyable and effective.Assessment
I primarily assess learners through observation, carefully monitoring their progress. Occasionally, we may incorporate digital assessment tools like fillable PDF worksheets and Boom Cards to gauge musical literacy, including note and rhythm reading abilities.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 12
Beginner Level
In these private one-on-one alto saxophone lessons, I am fully committed to helping you develop your saxophone playing technique! In these lessons, I'll guide you every step of the way with personalized instruction tailored to helping you achieve your musical goals. You'll see faster progress, improved tone quality, advancement in technique and gain a deeper appreciation for music in the process. 🍎 Topics Covered: -Embouchure Foundation & Refinement -Hand Position -Proper Breathing (diaphragmatic intercostal breathing technique) -Playing Posture (both seated and standing) -Articulation -Playing Stability and Intonation -Musical Literacy (notation & rhythm reading) -Performance Skills -Sight Reading Skills 🎶 Class Structure: These are 30 minute, ongoing private 1:1 alto saxophone lessons. You will receive personalized guidance and instruction based on your needs and musical goals. 🍏 How I Will Teach: I will teach according to your unique needs and musical goals! During the first lesson, I will spend some time learning about your background, prior musical experience (if applicable) and determining your overall goals for lessons. After our initial lesson, I will structure our subsequent lessons to prioritize your goals and needs. Everyone is a little bit different. Some learners want to grow quickly and seek a rigid and structured approach while others are focused on keeping things laid back, easy and fun! Wherever you fall on the spectrum is fine, but I will typically spend some time getting to know you in order to determine how to serve you best! 👩🏼🏫 Teaching Style: My dedication to my private students is unwavering and I enjoy building lasting bonds with them! As a teacher, I have often been described as "passionate", "caring" and "tech-savvy" by parents, students and administrators. While I enjoy creating structured lesson plans, I tend to embrace organic learning moments as they arise. 🙋🏽 Learner Interaction: Since these are private 1:1 lessons, you will receive complete one-one-one attention where I'll address your strengths and weaknesses with the overall goal of helping you become the best player you can be! 🧠 Required Experience or Knowledge: No prior musical or playing experience is required for these lessons and beginners are warmly welcomed. If you have prior experience, I'll build upon your existing knowledge to help you reach new heights in your saxophone-playing journey.
Learning Goals
Learners will develop their breath support using diaphragmatic intercostal breathing techniques and finger breath exercises to sustain their sound on the saxophone.Learners will develop consistent and effective practice routines that aligns with their schedules and lifestyle.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Learners with special needs are warmly welcomed in my classroom. As a former public school teacher, I have experience adapting learning plans for learners with IEPs, behavior plans, and those on the autism spectrum.
Pre-Requisites
There are no prerequisites for this class other than access to the required supplies.
Supply List
1. Quality student Alto Saxophone (please message me for guidance on obtaining an instrument!) 2. Standard of Excellence Book 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone by Bruce Pearson 3. Interior Cleaning Swab (cotton or silk) 4. Cork Grease 5. Size 2.5 Reeds for Eb Alto Saxophone (Rico or Vandoren brand preferably) 6. Tuner or Tuner App (message me for more information!) 7. Metronome or Metronome App (message me for more information!) 8. Any audition, repertoire or band music you'd like to work on in lessons! 9. Saxophone Mouthpiece Cushion (optional)
4 files available upon enrollment
Joined July, 2023
5.0
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
I am licensed music teacher with over a decade of experience in public schools and as a private teacher. I specialize in teaching woodwind players and have experience teaching in group ensemble settings such as elementary bands and high school saxophone sectionals.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-18
