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Music Instruments Saxophone

Alto Saxophone for Beginners Lessons. For All Saxophones!

Learn how to play alto saxophone with a really fast, easy, and effective lesson for beginners. Applies to all saxophones
Rating: 4.3 out of 54.3 (3 ratings)
51 students
Created by Marek Tomaszewski
Last updated 10/2016
English
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Create a beautiful and controlled sound
  • Improve your overall musical awareness
  • Learn advanced breathing techniques
  • Develop a greater throat flexibility
  • Understand the correct embouchure application
  • Improve your imagination

Requirements

  • An internet connection
  • A desire to learn and devote some time for practicing
  • No prior advanced music theory knowledge is needed

Description

Alto Saxophone for Beginners Lessons is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of playing the saxophone. It is a great set of lessons for a total beginner who has no previous musical experience. Perfect for anyone simply looking to learn something new and challenging, or to experience what its like to play a blowing instrument.

What are the lessons like?

Lessons are presented in short, 'no time wasting' way. The informations gathered in these videos are the pure essence of 20 years of saxophone playing experience. The lessons are structured to build on each other making the flow seamless in its progress.

Who teaches the course?

Marek Tomaszewski studied for many years in Poland and then at the prestigious London Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has gathered over 20 years experience playing in different environments, which has allowed him to grow as a musician and as a tutor. He is a part and co-leader of different music projects working in London such as  Jazzphrenia, The Colours, Jason Simpson Project, BB Collective, who have performed in various venues around London such as Pizza Express, Charlie Wrights, The Dignity, Olivers, Hipsta Bar just to name just a few. He was also a lead guest soloist in Peter Eotvos “Total Immersion” event that had its UK premiere in London’s Barbican Music Hall. If you have any questions while taking this course Marek is happy to reply to any discussions and messages.

Who should take this course?

  • Anyone who is new to music subject or playing a musical instrument 

  • Adults who used to play an instrument whether its piano, guitar or any blowing instrument

  • Anyone who struggles in creating a single sound on saxophone

  • A person who feels they do not have a strong foundation in music theory

  • People who want to see immediate results in a relatively short amount of time

  • People who want to do something outside of their current field of expertise




What are the requirements?

  • An internet connection

  • A desire to learn and devote some time for practicing

  • No prior knowledge is needed

What am I going to get from this course?

  • Create a beautiful and controlled sound 

  • Learn advanced breathing techniques

  • Understand how to develop your manual skill

  • Deevlop a great finger dexterity

  • Practicing techniques for memorizing a tune

  • Learn how to play a major scale

  • Improve your abstract memory

What is the target audience?

  • This course  does not require any musical knowledge so it is also perfect for anyone who simply wants to learn how to play saxophone. It would most likely be a review to anyone who wants to start playing the instrument or someone who has already small experience in playing a woodwind instrument.

  • This course doesn't require any musical background. This course would most likely be a good start in learning fundamentals of saxophone playing.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is new to music subject or playing a musical instrument
  • Adults who used to play an instrument whether its piano, guitar or any blowing instrument
  • Children who used to play an instrument whether its piano, guitar or any blowing instrument
  • People who want to see immediate results in a relatively short amount of time
  • People who want to do something outside of their current field of expertise
  • Anyone who had already a few saxophone lessons

Course content

3 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 20m total length

  • Preview00:22
  • Singing the note
    03:06
  • Preview04:46
  • Tonguing
    03:10
  • Bending Tones
    05:25
  • Two Notes
    04:32
  • Full Scale
    05:03

  • Intro to Scales
    00:28
  • Major Scale Theory
    06:03
  • Preview05:03
  • Using The Whole Range of The Saxophone Part 1
    10:42
  • Using The Whole Range of The Saxophone Part 2
    07:32
  • Using The Whole Range of The Saxophone Part 3
    04:16

  • Legato
    06:09
  • Staccato
    07:01
  • Wide Tonguing
    06:55

Instructor

Marek Tomaszewski
Professional Saxophonist
Marek Tomaszewski
  • 3.9 Instructor Rating
  • 10 Reviews
  • 115 Students
  • 2 Courses

Marek studied for many years in Poland and then at the prestigious London Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has gathered over 20 years experience playing in different environments, which has allowed him to grow as a musician and as a tutor. He is a part and co-leader of different music projects working in London such asJazzphrenia, The Colours, Jason Simpson Project, BB Collective, who have performed in various venues around London such as Pizza Express, Charlie Wrights, The Dignity, Olivers, Hipsta Bar just to name just a few. He was also a lead guest soloist in Peter Eotvos “Total Immersion” event that had its UK premiere in London’s Barbican Music Hall.

What is more, he continues to share his extended experience in classical and jazz music through private tuition in London or anywhere by Skype. He is open to students at all levels, whether they are just starting or have already some experience in playing the saxophone. 

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