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Saxophone Lessons (Jazz/Classical/Pop) with an internationally touring and award-winning saxophonist

Whether you are just starting to play the saxophone, or are an experienced player looking to expand your knowledge, I can help you!

My teaching approach is tailored to the student's needs and goals.
Are you a prospective conservatory student preparing for your entrance exam? Or an amateur musician just looking to improve your saxophone playing? We can figure out the right lesson length, schedule, and study materials just for you.

As a teacher I strongly believe in providing the student with solid fundamental skills - getting a nice sound, good posture, relaxed technique, etc. From there we can work on whatever the student is interested in, the #1 priority being nourishing their love for music!

Besides working on the saxophone playing itself, I am also there to help the student develop their ear, musical intuition, sense of rhythm and melody, and discover new music to expand their horizons.

Extra information

The student should bring their own saxophone, with the necessary parts and accessories - mouthpiece, ligature, reeds, harness and cleaning cloth. If the student needs help with any of this, I can help them find the right gear for their needs.

Location

At teacher's location: Javaplein, Amsterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
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, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Spanish

About Me

I'm originally from Portugal, and have been living in Amsterdam for the past 6 years.

I started playing the saxophone at age 7 in my hometown. Later, I completed a bachelor's and master's degree in Classical Saxophone in Porto, and most recently also a bachelor's and master's degree in Jazz Saxophone in Amsterdam.

I have been teaching the saxophone for 8 years, and have taught students of all ages and skill levels, from beginning classical saxophonists to jazz saxophonists at the conservatory.

At the moment I am a freelance saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer. I have released two albums of my own, and am featured in many more as a sideman. I spend most of my time rehearsing and performing music all around Europe, and composing my own music at home.


Awards:
Keep an Eye ‘The Records’ in 2022 with Jort Terwijn ‘Önder’ (Jazz)
1st Prize at the 11th Chieri International Competition 2013 (Classical)

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