Quality saxophone lessons in all styles for all levels in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
Styles Taught
- Classical
- Rock
- Jazz
- Pop
- Klezmer
All Levels Taught
- Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Each Student is Taught With a Customized Approach. Here are the Many Areas of Focus for Private Saxophone Lessons:
- Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone (Bari)
- Single reed instrument
Placement of the reed and ligature. - Air Support
Creating a column of air to build up air support and air speed. - Embouchure
Tight corners of the mouth and opening up the sound by changing placements of the embouchure.
Notice how much mouthpiece to use, the amount of bottom lip and upper lip pressure to use. - Sight Reading
Learning which markings to look at first in the music when sight reading. Noticing patterns in the music that will be familiar through technique exercises. - Instrument purchase or rental advice
- Music Theory
Articulation markings, Tempo Markings, Slurs/Ties, Expressions, Characters of the music, How to add direction of the music line, Composer, Time Period and Style. - Rhythm training
- Tone quality and production
- Music History as applicable to the instrument
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Performance technique
- Musicality
- Practice technique
- Responsibility and work habits
- Self-expression.
- Repertoire
solo pieces, duets, and work with students’ band books or other material they bring in.
Our Saxophone Teachers…
Andrew Shousha – San Fernando Valley
Andrew Shousha is one of the best saxophone teachers in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and surrounding areas. He teaches classical, jazz, pop and rock styles saxophone. Andrew tailors his approach to each student; rather than using a “one size fits all” approach, He develops an individualized plan for each student to ensure that they reach their maximum potential. Andrew focuses on enabling students to learn and grow at their own pace, so that they can find pleasure and progress in their individual practice. He sees the lessons as a team effort, to achieve a common goal. Andrew’s saxophone students work on technical aspects of playing the saxophone as well as repertoire and performance etiquette. Musical expression while playing the saxophone requires proficiency in technique, and in order to achieve this, he incorporates both aspects in the lessons. Sight-reading is also an important exercise to develop “on the spot” as well as practicing capabilities. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons.
Andrew Shousha will drive to your home in the San Fernando Valley. Specific cities include: Calabasas, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Topanga, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale. He also will travel to Simi Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley, including Newhall, Valencia, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Mint Canyon, Canyon Country.
Rates.
FREE/1st lesson without obligation
IN HOME
30 min: $40
45 min: $50
60 min: $60
To Pay for Lessons with Andrew Shousha, Click Here.
Javier Uribe – San Fernando Valley
Javier Uribe is a top saxophone teacher in the San Fernando Valley. He is equally comfortable at jazz and classical saxophone. Being adept at both styles allows him to teach student in a specific way that will improve their playing, based on their unique goals. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons.
Javier Uribe will drive to your home in the San Fernando Valley or can teach online. Specific cities include: Calabasas, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Encino, Van Nuys, Pacoima, Panorama City, Hansen Hills, North Hills, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Topanga, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale. 818, 213, 310, 323, 424, 747, 661. He is also available to teach online if you are out of the area.
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Enseño todos los estilos de saxofón en español. Puedo ir a tu casa o puedes enseñar en línea. Nivel principiante, intermedio, o avanzado.
Rates.
FREE/1st lesson without obligation
ONLINE
30 min: $30
45 min: $40
60 min: $50
IN HOME
30 min: $40
45 min: $50
60 min: $60
To Pay for Lessons with Javier Uribe, Click Here.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
