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Saxophone and Composition lesson with a Qualified Music Teacher for Middle School

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the saxophone but have no idea where to start?
Do you want to learn how to compose music or give a shape to those songs you always had in mind?

You are in the right place then!!!

Hi! My name is Carlo. I am an Italian classical and jazz saxophonist and composer.
I am also a qualified music teacher for Italian middle school, with a solid preparation in the psycho-pedagogical field.

As a teacher, I believe that any student has different ways to learn and approach music.
Therefore, I will create for you a personalized but also funny and engaging learning path that would fit perfectly with your inclinations and musical tastes!

My method consist in alternating the study of the instruments with some music theory. In this way, you will comprehend what you are playing, using the so-called method "learning by doing", for a gradual and steady learning.

My approach includes also the use of little percussions, body movements and singing, in accord with the tradition of Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methods. I will also start teaching you from any songs you already know - it will surprise you seeing how many things you already know about music!

You will see how funny is it to learn music in this way!

For any level and any age!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

- How to play the saxophone, with focus on posture, embouchure, air steam, sound, technique, top tones etc;
- Or how to compose, from songwriting to orchestra's writing, including counterpoint, orchestration and analysis;
- How to improvise, without becoming a "music stand addict";
- Music theory lessons step by step with the instrument development;
- Playing with others: you will play with your teacher (me!) in a saxophones duet or in a piano and saxophone duet. If you have a fellow musician, bring it for a group lesson! I will make some music arrangements to play all together.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

- If you don't have a saxophone (yet); a saxophone for the first lesson with possibility of rent;
- Digital didactic material;
- Professional and serious teacher;
- Possibility of group lesson;
- Friendly environment;
- A cup of tea to better start the lesson :)

Extra information

Saxophone available for the first lesson with possibility of rent

Location

At teacher's location: 2515 LK The Hague, Netherlands
At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian

About Me

I am 31 years old. I am an Italian saxophonist and composer. I obtained my 2nd Master Degree in Classical Saxophone at Fontys Academy of the Arts of Tilburg.
On the side, I have studied jazz and composition for many years, playing numerous gigs and concerts for private and public events in all Europe.

I've always loved to teach and to transmit the passion for music to other people. My goal as a teacher is to help my students to express all their talents. It is a joy for me to see them blooming and happy after my classes.

Becoming a qualified teacher for Middle school was an intensive but rather rewarding path. It allowed me to deep even more into the world of teaching, learning new approaches and strategies to reach every students heart.

Education

- MA Master in Classical Saxophone at Fontys Conservatorium of Tilburg (graduated 2023)
- MA Master in Classical Saxophone at Florence Conservatory (graduated 2020)
- BA Bachelor in Classical Saxophone at Florence Conservatory (graduated 2018)
- Preparatory Bachelor Courses for Composition (2017 - 2022)
- Jazz studies at CAM of Florence (2014-2020)
- 24CFU in psycho-pedagogical subjects

Experience / Qualifications

- Certification as Music Teacher for Italian Middle School (2023)
- Private saxophone and composition lessons (from 2017 and still on)
- Concerts, events, gigs (from 2015 ans still on)

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from C$88.80At teacher's location
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from C$97.99At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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