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    Creative saxophone lessons for all ages and levels

    I offer private saxophone lessons for all who are interested - every age/level is welcome. I can help with technique, personal improvement , mental and focus techniques, as well as preparing for any specific goals such as school programs/youth orchestra auditions etc. Music genres: classical, jazz and modern music. I can offer also improvisation lessons. I have 10 years of professional teaching experience. I’m able to repair little technical problems with your instrument or organise professional repairmen.

    My goal in teaching is always to encourage curiosity and motivation for making music.

    I am currently part-time teacher at music conservatory and active musician on tour and studio recording sessions. I can offer both in person lessons at your home or online lessons. I teach privately 5 years long and have a steady clientele. I am based in Kosice, Slovakia.

    Feel free to contact me for a lesson!

    Extra information

    Bring your own instrument, possibly music/study books, music that You listen to and like.

    Location

    At teacher's location: Čárskeho, Košice, Slovakia
    Online via webcam

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    General info

    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, German, Slovak

    About Me

    I'm an active performer and teacher who loves what he does. My experience is in scope from classical to jazz, from solo projects to symphony orchestra. I love to tour and also to spend time in studio sessions.

    Education

    MA - Master of Arts Degree 2014

    2012 – 2014 Master Jazz Saxophone, University of Music and Performing Arts (KUG) Graz, Austria

    2013- exchange study at Metropolia University Helsinki, Finland

    2008-2012 Bachelor Jazz Saxophone, University of Music and Performing Arts (KUG) Graz, Austria

    2005-2008 Classical Saxophone, Conservatory Zilina, (Graduation) with prof. Marek Pastirik

    1998 - 2005 Saxophone & Keyboard, ZUS Michala Vileca and HOS Bardejov, Elementary music school

    Experience / Qualifications

    Achievements:

    2 Albums of original music published by Hevhetia: The Cigarette After (2014) and The Long Bright Dark (2022)
    Concerts, workshops and masterclasses with jazz legends like: Eric Truffaz, Jeff Ballard, Donny McCaslin, Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Jerry Bergonzi, Jimmi Cobb, Jim McNeely, Don Menza, Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Mintzer, Stjepko Gut, Dave Liebman, Louis Bonilla, Martin Wind, Scott Robinson, John La Barbera, John Riley and many others
    2010 – 2013 touring in Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Finland, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Croatia und Slovenia with different projects
    2009 Scholarship of the City of Graz
    2008 1.Place in Competition of Slovak Conservatories in second category Classical Saxophone


    Professional Experiences:

    2023 Produciton with National Theatre Košice - Pán Puntila
    2022 Hevhetia Showcase concert with Pippo Corvino, Erik Truffaz and P:J.Ryba
    2022 album The Long Bright Dark published by Hevhetia
    2021 working with Slovak State Theatre and Slovak Symphonic Orchestra
    2019 touring with Jozef Holly Band - cinematic music
    2018 ZenSax project of solo saxophone, number of concerts
    2015 - now teaching at State Conservatory in Košice, jazz saxophone, improvisation and other jazz oriented subjects
    2014 - 2015 working at Musical Chicago as orchestra musician, Florida, USA
    2014 album The Cigarette After published by Hevhetia
    2013 – 2014 Theatre Music Production at KUG, Graz: Katzelmacher, In Love, with Sandy Lopicic
    2013 Klezmer Music experiences in Helsinki, with Klezmer Music Association
    2013 Open Trio Project in Helsinki, Finland
    2012 Porgy and Bess Project with David Liebman
    - 2011 Contemporary Improvized Dance and Music project with Jessie Servenay (FR)
    - 2011 Jazz Festival in Cluj-Napocca, Romania as Jan Quartet
    2011 Night Life Sextet Tour, music of Art Blakey in Austria, Poland and Slovak Republic
    2010 KUG Stage Band and KUG Jazz Orchestra (Big Bands) as 1st tenor saxophone player and soloist
    2010 Classical Saxophone Quartet (prof. Michaela Reingruber)
    2009 tour in Slovak Republic, Austria and Croatia
    2009 KUG Jazz Saxophone Quartet experience with Heirich von Kalnein
    2005 – 2008 Slowak Young Swing Generation (Big Band) as 1st tenor saxophone player and soloist
    2005 – 2008 Saxophone Quartet of Conservatory Zilina with M.Pastirik
    2007 Studio work: Pop-Rock Music
    2007 Cooperation with Dance Theater Labyrint - Zuzana Burianova (SK)
    2006 Arrangement and recoring work with Mojo Blues Banda for Slowak Blues Society production
    2005 Sideman with a popular Slowak funky band: Cool Fish
    2001 1st saxophone player and soloist of Dance Orchestera Bardejov
    2000 Since age of 13 active as a piano and e-bass player in rock-folk amateur bands in his home town area

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