Quality saxophone lessons in all styles for all levels in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.
FREE Trial Lesson!
Anthony Villa offers one saxophone lesson for free, without obligation so you can evaluate his unique approach to teaching. Gift certificates also available.
Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
Styles Taught
- Classical
- Rock
- Jazz
- 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
- Practice technique
- Responsibility and work habits
- Self-expression.
- Repertoire
solo pieces, duets, and work with students’ band books or other material they bring in.
About Anthony Villa
Anthony Villa is one of the best saxophone teachers in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles and surrounding areas. He teaches clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, and beginning flute. Click here for full bio.
Location of Lessons.
Anthony Villa will come to your home in the following areas or he can also teach online using skype, if you are out of the area.
West San Fernando Valley, including Calabasas, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Hills, Granada Hills, Northridge, Chatsworth, Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Topanga, Conejo Valley, including Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Oak Park and Simi Valley. 818, 213, 310, 323, 424, 747, 661
Rates.
FREE/1st lesson without obligation
$40/30 min
$55/45 min
$70/hour
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Contact
Tel: (voice and text) +1-818-835-2115 (Pacific Standard Time)
or email
