Alto Saxophone Lessons
Alto Saxophone students will learn the basics and improve their skills.
Ms Marcy
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework: Assignments will be from the current Method Book, scales, and other music that will be added as an attachment.Assessment
includedClass Experience
Beginner Saxophone Student: *Parts of the Saxophone (body / neck / mouthpiece / ligature / reed) neck strap *Assembly of the Saxophone *Reeds: brands and strengths, care and placement on the mouthpiece *Explanation of the correct embouchure *Producing the first notes: G / A / B *First song: "Hot Cross Buns" Saxophone Method Book will be determined after the first lesson. Intermediate Saxophone Student: *Please bring a prepared piece of music - either from a method book or current band music. Preparation, discipline and respect is a must from all students. Saxophone Method Book will be determined after the first lesson.
Other Details
Supply List
Alto Saxophone - in good playing position Neck strap Swab At least 4 good Alto Saxophone Reeds (any brand or strength for now) Book (any current book if available) Current Band Music if applicable Binder or folder with blank papers Pencil (no pen) highlighter
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Current Band book if available - after assessment a book will be suggested.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, and welcome to my page! I look forward to teaching your children: music, nature and / or photography! I believe that in observing nature you can also hear the sounds and trills of music with the rustling of the trees, trickling of water at a stream or bird bath and of course from all the trill's and calls of birds and the vast amount of insects as with the tymbals (drum-like organs) of the cicada's!
Before I list the classes that I teach, I would like to give a little insight of my Education and background. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education - All Level and I have taught all levels, from Pre-K to 12th grade. I began my teaching as a Band Director specializing in Bb Clarinet and have taught and currently own a Flute, Recorder, Eb Alto Saxophone and Bb Clarinet. In 1999 I moved on to teaching Elementary Music where I continued to teach many of the instruments listed above with the addition of: piano, guitar, banjo, trumpet, violin and percussion.
Upon retiring from the same School District of 34 years I continued giving private lessons at my home to present. So, I am offering music classes that will include but not limited to: Recorder, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, piano, violin, guitar, banjo and percussion. My love for nature, animals and photography has flourished since retirement and I will be offering similar subjects that would include but not limited to: backyard bird feeders, humming birds, fluttering butterflies and dragonflies, crawling insects and much more!!!
I believe that given the right opportunity, every child can learn, exceed and more important, have fun doing just that. If my students / learners, are not having fun and learning at the same time then I'm not succeeding to teach with passion. I do expect politeness, energy and respect from both the learner and myself.
About my teaching surroundings and other fun sounds!!!
At any given moment, you might hear a funny sound, a loud sound, a bell clinging or someone repeating what I say or play. I have two parrots in the next room that love music, repeat rhymic patterns, count to 3, keep the same steady beat and just start having a conversation!!! Keeping my birds and I company are my kitties!!!! Never a dull moment here at my studio!!!
Looking forward to teaching your children!!!
Ms MarcyReviews
Live Group Class
$35
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-2 learners per class
