Beginner Saxophone
This course is a beginner course for saxophone. This course will explain the fundamentals of playing the saxophone and the fundamentals of reading music. Each lesson within the course will be tailored to your students' needs and interests.
What's included
16 live meetings
32 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. These will be playing assignments for the students to practice outside of classAssessment
This is where I want to hear the student play a scale or two to gauge progress.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This is a beginner saxophone course for the complete beginner. Inside this course the student will learn one on one with me through video. We will cover the very basics of caring for the instrument, to playing with proper body position, music notation, and scales. This course will prepare the student for basic first songs and easy level playing.
Learning Goals
Proper Instrument CareMusic Notation
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
How the Saxophone Functions
Basic saxophone care and putting the instrument together. How one should place their reed and pad care. 120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Basic Finger Positions to Get Started!
Basic positions of the fingers on the keys of the instrument. Which hand is positioned on top and which on the bottom. How one should hold their saxophone. To the side, or between the legs? 120 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
120 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A basic saxophone lesson book will be useful for this course and a saxophone for the student to play and practice. The saxophone can be an alto, tenor, or baritone saxophone.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University
I have been tutoring this concept for two years with previous tutoring company and in person. Reviews
Live Group Course
$4
weekly or $30 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
120 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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