Saxophone Lessons. Beginner to Advanced, 1 on 1, Customized Instruction!

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 9-18

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Custom tailored lessons for beginners or advanced players. Providing a patient, inclusive environment for learners starting from scratch or experienced students preparing for All-State and college auditions, as well as jazz improvisation

Matt LaVon

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

40 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

40 mins

per session

Teacher support

Homework

2-4 hours per week. After each lesson, the student will be given at least two exercises or one piece to either perfect or make improvements upon for the next lesson.

Assessment

1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 12

Beginner - Intermediate Level

During these lessons, instruction on how to play the saxophone will be taught, covering a myriad of styles, depending on the students level of experience.  Beginners will be taught how to assemble the instrument, produce sound, and how to read music.  Advanced players will receive instruction on how to improve technique and expression, based on the pieces that they are currently working on to perfect for audition situations.  Advanced and intermediate players can also receive instruction on jazz improvisation at the introductory or advanced levels.

The structure of each lesson will consist of the student successfully performing assignments that were assigned from the previous lesson, while also receiving feedback on how to improve upon each assignment.

Lessons will be a combination of instruction and demonstration by me of the pieces or exercises that we are working on.

These are "one on one" lessons, so students will have my undivided attention.

Learning Goals

To successfully be able to execute performing assigned pieces and exercises.

To be able to understand and retain newly learned musical concepts that are relevant for growth on your instrument

Other Details

Supply List

Student must have a fully functioning saxophone with reeds and neck strap.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

For beginners we will use the Essential Elements for band books. For intermediate and advanced players looking to study jazz, we may utilize the Essential Elements for jazz ensemble books. Students will periodically be asked to research and listen to pieces of music on whatever platform their parents approve for them to listen and observe such media.

Meet the teacher

Matt LaVon

Joined September, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music from The University of the Arts

Hey students! My name is Matt, and I am a professional musician in New York City, with over 20 years experience as a professionally performing jazz musician, recording artist, and composer, as well as a saxophone and clarinet teacher, and a teacher of beginner and advanced jazz harmony and improvisation.   I enjoy teaching students of all levels, and throughout my nearly 25 year career in NYC, I have enjoyed teaching a variety levels, from elementary school-aged beginners, seasoned high school and college-aged players, to middle-aged and senior citizen students who are at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.   I love the challenges that come along with taking my advanced students to the next level, just as much as I enjoy enlightening beginner students to realize that they actually can learn and achieve something that they might have thought was impossible.  I believe that it is my job to figure out simple and accessible ways to explain even the most advanced concepts in music, so that everyone has an opportunity to learn and enjoy.