Wirral saxophone Lessons
Wirral Music Factory is now delighted to offer saxophone lessons to students from beginners to advanced.
Who are Saxophone Lessons suitable for?
The Wirral Saxophone lessons are suitable for adults and children from the age of 9 years old.
The age restriction for children is due to the size and weight of the instrument. For a younger child wishing to start, they can begin learning the clarinet, which is part of the woodwind family and similar to the Saxophone. Then, making the transition to the saxophone for the young student will be easy.
What will you learn in the saxophone lessons?
The Wirral Saxophone lessons will be tailored to the individual needs of the students, finding out what music they want to play, what they want to sound like, and where they want to take their music. The ultimate goal of the saxophone lessons will be for the students to find their own sound and individual voice on the instrument. The lessons will be organized into 4 areas: tone production, technique, the learning of pieces, and improvisation. The student will also learn to read music and basic music theory.
With improvisation, the student will learn about harmony (chords and scale usage) and the different styles of improvisation used in Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Free Playing.
Ged will accompany you on piano as you learn your pieces, so from the beginning you’ll be making music and improvising.
Where are the Wirral Saxophone lessons held?
All of our Wirral Saxophone lessons are held at Wirral Music Factory.
About the Saxophone
The saxophone is an incredibly expressive, versatile instrument, and it can play many different styles of music, from Jazz, Rock and Pop, Funk, and even Classical!
Adolph Sax invented the saxophone in 1846. He wanted to invent an instrument that was a mixture of a woodwind instrument (like a clarinet) and a brass instrument (like a trumpet). There are 4 main types of saxophones used in the family: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone.
Individual or group saxophone lessons?
You can learn the saxophone individually or in groups of two or up to four students.
Some students prefer individual saxophone lessons as they feel they can learn quicker with the sole attention of the teacher. Others prefer the energy of working in a group and a group dynamic and feel this is the best way for them to progress.
Can I take Saxophone grades?
Yes, you can. There are two types of saxophone grades you can take, Associated Board or Trinity Jazz grades, both from grade 1 to grade 8. Your teacher will guide you on when and what grade to take.
Do I need my own Saxophone?
Yes! Because of hygiene, we recommend students have their own Saxophone to use during their lessons.
Can I try a taster lesson?
Yes, we offer a discounted first lesson to students.
To claim, enter the word TASTER when booking a full price 30-minute lesson into the coupon/code area to get the taster lesson for £7.50.