Weekly Beginner Saxophone Private Lesson

Completed by 110 learners

Ages 9-16

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

This once a week private lesson is geared towards learning how to play the saxophone. I will instruct saxophone players of all levels. #confidence

Jackie Keany

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(139 reviews)

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Live video meetings

Meets on demand

30 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

30 mins

per session

Teacher support

Homework

Students can practice the songs they learned in class for homework. They will be given the option to practice a new song for homework if desired.

Class Experience

This ongoing private lesson is geared towards learning how to play the saxophone. I will instruct brand new saxophone players as well as those that have had a few lessons depending on their level.  I will assess what they already know and work to teach them new songs and notes on the instrument. I can work with whatever lesson book the student is already using or I can recommend a new lesson book to purchase that we will use in class.  If they have a piece of music they have been working on please send me a picture or copy before class. I am an energetic teacher and I work I hard to motivate students through our shared enjoyment of music.  No experience is required.  My schedule can be very flexible just let me know what time would work best for your child.
Brand new players will learn the parts of the Saxophone (body / neck / mouthpiece / ligature / reed) neck strap and how to assemble the Saxophone
I will recommend reed brands and strengths, and how to care for them care and put them on the mouthpiece
Students will learn the proper embouchure and produce their first notes:  G / A / B once learned they will learn their first song:  "Hot Cross Buns"
More advanced beginners will continue their instruction through a lesson book such as Rubanks Beginner Saxophone Method book. They will learn scales, warm ups, and repertoire on their level.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to play the saxophone by learning new songs and notes on their instrument. They will learn how to read music and take care of their saxophone properly.

Other Details

Supply List

A saxophone and a reed

External Resources

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

Meet the teacher

Jackie Keany

Joined August, 2021

5.0

139reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Miami

Hello! My name is Jackie. I am very excited to teach your child! I got my Bachelors in Music Education at the University of Miami. At this time, I played the saxophone in many bands and ensembles as well.  The bari sax was always my favorite!  I love teaching children through songs, movement and fun!  I am energetic and a kid at heart and love to use this to help motivate students of all levels. I was an elementary music teacher for six years.  During this time I taught students K-5 singing, solfege, rhythm and note reading, recorder, ukulele and other music listening skills. I also worked with students teaching math and reading during their intervention time.  I’ve directed several musicals after school including Beauty and the Beast Jr, Annie, Jr, and Aladdin Kids.  I am now working as an online English, Saxophone and Ukulele teacher after having a baby during the pandemic.  I hope to teach classes to promote students’ reading and English skills as well as math.  Since music is also my passion, I will teach different music related classes depending on your child's interest including: ukulele, saxophone, recorder, rhythm and note reading, solfege, music movement/listening and some general music classes.  I love traveling and exploring new places and especially love going to Disney World in my spare time.  I can’t wait to teach your child and hope to get them excited about learning through Outschool!  I hope to see your child in class!