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…
Branden Brown – Long Beach, CA, Online
Branden Brown teaches jazz, classical, blues, pop, funk saxophone, all levels. He incorporates composition and improvisation into the lesson. He specializes in teaching how to optimize your practice routine to get the best results in the shortest amount of time. He can help you with sight-reading and also playing by ear. Click here for full bio.
Branden Brown Performs John Coltrane Alto Solo
Location of Lessons.
Branden Brown teaches from his studio in Long Beach, CA. He can also travel to your location in surrounding areas, including Long Beach, Signal Hills, Los Alamitos, Cypress, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Lomita, West Carson, Carson, Torrance, Gardena, Lakewood, Bellflower, Norwalk, Compton, East Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, Norwalk, Cerritos, Artesia, Cypress, San Pedro, Rolling Hills Estates. He is also available to teach online if you are out of the area.
Rates.
First Lesson: 50% Discount
IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Long Beach, CA)
$35/30 min
$45/45 min
$50/hour
IN HOME
$45/30 min
$50/45 min
$60/hour
To Pay for Lessons with Branden Brown, 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 teaches from his studio in Northridge, CA or 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, 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
IN STUDIO/ONLINE (Northridge, CA)
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
