Shine Music Beginner Saxophone Lessons Sydney
As a beginner taking saxophone lessons, students will learn beginner note reading, beginner saxophone rhythm and technique. Once a solid technical foundation has been built, we then explore the different saxophone genres available to a saxophone player like contemporary, rock, pop, metal, classical, Australian Music Examination Board Exams, musical theatre, jazz, etc.
Students will be able to learn more notes, rhythms and songs in the next few saxophone lessons and will learn how to vary the sounds on the saxophone. Students will find the beginner stage of the saxophone fun, just like learning a new language and full of stories on how their improvement is related to lots of practice and structured homework.
Call us on (02) 9687 9978 or email us at [email protected] to enquire about lessons today!
Intermediate and Advanced saxophone Lessons Sydney
Intermediates who are looking to advance their playing technique and repertoire are advised to fill in the above music lesson survey so that we can receive more information about your current technique, saxophone lesson history, and your future goals, exam requirements and performances.
By filling in the above survey we are can ensure we do not waste any time and can move on to technical development exercises in your first class.
Located in Chatswood and Parramatta, Shine Music School has an outstanding record of success with delivering great results for all our saxophone students. Our saxophone teachers use their university qualifications and performance experience to ensure all saxophone students make substantial improvement and learn to enjoy and appreciate the saxophone.
With advanced multimedia facilities in each saxophone room along with boundless performance and examination possibilities, Shine Music School ensures every saxophone student receives overwhelming support to help them reach their highest potential. We teach saxophone students from as young as three up to as young as 95 so it is never too late to start learning. All classes are one on classes, so each lesson is tailored specifically to each student's skill level and individual learning desires. Just remember, practice makes perfect and at Shine Music School, it is our job to inspire you to practice!
Shine Music School is an amazing fun environment that you or your child will look forward to coming to time and time again as you or your child work towards saxophone mastery. Here are great reasons to choose Shine Music for your saxophone lessons.
And much, much more...
Wayne
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet teacher.
Wayne has done it all. Growing up in the Newtown area in the 80s, Wayne finished school and worked as a
warehouse manager before changing career to be postman. Taking up saxophone lessons for the first time at
eighteen, fifteen years later, Wayne has completed his thesis in music for his Bachelor's degree at the
Australian Institute of Music.
Since picking up the saxophone, Wayne has performed as a
musician for jazz, hip hop, blues, rock, latin, big bands in Sydney and Wollongong and can play the tenor,
alto, soprano, baritone saxophones along with flute, clarinet and piano. You can be sure to find Shine Music
School once you hear the smooth saxophone that flows onto the street, whenever Wayne's teaching.
Liz
Bachelor of Sports Science
- Liz is another one of our multi-talented teachers. Not only can she teach flute, clarinet and saxophone, she also is a high
jump and athletics coach. Liz reached national standard in hurdles whilst also maintaining many orchestral commitments.
Liz lists her passion as music and sport.
Irisa
Bachelor of Science
Irisa has participated in many musicals and orchestras and is able to teach flute, saxophone and clarinet. Irisa is a
regular performer with the JAM Big Band and plays in jazz clubs around Sydney.
Jemma
Masters of Music
Jemma is another of our multi-instrumental teachers. Jemma’s teaching ability extends from singing to clarinet.
Apart from guiding students at Shine Music School, Jemma is also one of the singing coaches at the Australian Girls’ Choir.
According to Jemma, ‘Music is how I express myself and it’s what makes me happy!.
What is the difference between jazz saxophone and classical saxophone?
Should students start with clarinet or saxophone?
How much does the student need to practice?
What is the difference between jazz saxophone and classical saxophone?
The saxophone enjoys the status as everybody's favourite jazz instrument. So what
type of music do beginner saxophone students learn? Students start off learning
how to read notes and will play simple tunes from both jazz composers and classical
composers. After several lessons, students will then be able to select which style
of music they wish to pursue or whether they want to maintain a mix of both.
For students who want to complete saxophone exams, Shine Music School provides both
classical and jazz exams. Classical exams are facilitated by the Australian Music
Examinations Board ( AMEB) and Jazz exams are facilitated by the Associated Board
of the Royal School of Music UK ( ABRSM). Both have excellent syllabuses and are
well balanced to encompass both reading and aural skills. Feel free to call us on
(02) 96879978 if you have any questions about any of the saxophone exams.
Should students start with clarinet or saxophone?
Both instruments are beautiful instruments and are very popular band instruments
for schools. It is recommended that when choosing which instrument to start with,
it is again a preference of sound and instrument. Choose the instrument that the
student is most likely to be interested in practicing.
A helpful hint is to visit your local music cd store and sample some clarinetists
and saxophonists to listen to the difference in tone of the instruments. For students
under eight, Shine Music School recommends starting out with the clarinet since
it is a much lighter instrument than the saxophone.
Call us on (02) 9687 9978 or email us at [email protected] to enquire about lessons today!
Music examinations are a good tool for students who want to continually improve
their playing and performance ability and to have their playing ability graded on
a recurring basis. Music examinations allow students to grade their performance
ability every six months ( certain instruments ), provides goals for students to
aim for and provides a professional grading system for students. Shine Music School
encourages exams but are not enforced on students. Our primary aim is for students
to have fun exploring their chosen instrument.
Students are only encouraged to attempt examinations when they have attained a certain
level of competence and ability. At Shine Music School, all our teachers are Australian
Music Examinations Board ( AMEB ) , Contemporary Popular Music ( CPM) and Associated
Board of the Royal School of Music ( ABRSM UK) registered and we cater for Jazz,
Rock, Pop and Classical exams for all instruments.
Call us on (02) 9687 9978 or email us at [email protected] to enquire about lessons today!
How much does the student need to practice?
Practicing everyday is the most effective and fastest way of improving your skills as a musician. If you practice only every now and then, your improvement will be inconsistent. Even with just 10 minutes every day, you will notice an improvement week to week. Of course, the longer you practice every day, the better, 30 minutes is a good goal to aim for, as long as it is everyday!
Call us on (02) 9687 9978 or email us at [email protected] to enquire about lessons today!
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