Improve your saxophone playing! Classical, Pop, Rock, Jazz...

From 71.8 £ /h

Hi I'm Grace, a British saxophonist living in Zürich. My lessons are about giving you the tools and encouragement to discover your personal musical identity. Do you have a favourite genre/style of music? I have experience performing and teaching Classical, Pop, Techno, Jazz, Blues and Folkmusic, so we can get started with whichever you prefer. I am incredibly passionate about what I do and I look forward greatly to sharing all saxophone knowledge (even the silly stuff) with you!

Extra information

You will need your own saxophone (with reeds and mouthpiece)

Location

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Talacker, Zürich, Switzerland

About Me

Hi I'm Grace, I'm a British musician originally from the island of Jersey in the English Channel. I am currently living in Zürich but have lived in Manchester, London and Berlin previously.

Since my childhood I have been exploring and playing many styles and genres of music. The wonderful instrument that is the Saxophone has allowed me to break through the normal confines of classical musicians and explore more possibilities. I studied classical performance in my Bachelor and Master degrees, but have been performing pop/jazz and rock in clubs, hotels and weddings for the last 6 years. I'm a strong believer in working on the style of music you love!

I am well experienced in teaching these styles as well as performing them. I have prepared many students for exams, concerts and other informal performances and I am currently studying a pedagogy specific masters.

I am an organised and extraverted person and care about building a good friendly relationship with all my students (ENTJ personality type and Aries, if that's your thing ;) ). Other than music, my interests and hobbies include; Skiing, thrifting/fashion, Art Galleries, fantasy books and clubbing.

Education

Zürcher Hochschule der Künste - Master of Music (saxophone pedagogy), 2020-
Universität der Künste, Berlin - Master of Music (saxophone), I transferred from this university to my current in Zürich. 2019-2020
Royal Northern College of Music - Bachelor of Music (saxophone) with honours (1.1). 2015-2018

Experience / Qualifications

01.19 - 08.19 : Full time saxophone, Clarinet and Piano teacher at a the Saira Clegg Music Studio, Stockport England
2016 - now : Freelancer saxophonist, performing at private and corporate events in the UK and Jersey.
2016 - 2019 : Saxophonist for the entertainment companies 'Light it Up', 'Viral Music', 'UTC', 'Twisted Music', 'Girls that Mix'.
07.15 - 08.18 : Assistent course directer at the Jersey International Masterclasses for Music.
2011-2013 : Music Theory teacher and secretary at Musical Originals, Jersey.

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

Skills

Saxophone

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New York

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SAXOPHONE LESSONS- 60 minutes lesson or according to the level 45 minutes lesson. Basics of the saxophone, different repertoires ( classic, jazz, improvisation...) use of multimedia.

MUSIC THEORY- completely adapted to the student, musical examples, analysis, history of music, eartraining...

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Teaching music has been my passion for 10 years, so I really enjoy teaching my students. I love seeing them improve in each class!

I will tell you a little about myself:
In 2021 I completed a Masters in Music Performance and in 2023 a Masters in Music Pedagogy. I also have many years of teaching experience in music schools and as a private teacher. I have taught from children to adults and prepared students for entrance exams. I specialize in classical, contemporary and free improvisation, but combine it with jazz, pop, rock, etc.

My pedagogical philosophy is about increasing student motivation by showing them easier, more effective and more fun tools and ways to work on our instrument. Playing an instrument shouldn't be a chore, but rather a way to switch off from the hectic pace of everyday life. For this reason, my lessons are relaxed and fun. I think improvisation is an essential tool for learning something. That's why improvisation in all its forms is always present in my lessons. I have also been playing the piano for 11 years, so I could accompany my students.

If you are interested in playing the saxophone as a hobby or professionally, I will adapt the lesson content to suit your needs and desires.

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