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Average Cost of Saxophone Lessons
The average cost of 60-minute saxophone lessons is $61. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $24 and $167 per hour.
| 30-min | $15 |
$35 average |
$100 |
| 45-min | $20 |
$48 average |
$134 |
| 60-min | $24 |
$61 average |
$167 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute saxophone lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute saxophone lessons are 22% less expensive at $48, and 30-minute lessons cost 43% less at $35.
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Saxophone Lesson Reviews from Students
Students are raving about their Saxophone instructors on TakeLessons. Check out some of these recent reviews.
During the lessons we have fun and that is what I think is the most important thing!
Alex is really passionate about music and is capable of transmit this passion during his lessons.
I would definitely recommed him as a teacher!"
Thank you Jonathon!!"
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Michael R.
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About Michael R.
Close Tired of being frustrated by the pace of self-teaching or is your child bored with the progress in school band class? Are you an adult who never played an instrument but are really interested in learning a wind instrument? Not able to express yourself creatively or don't really understand why your favorite songs or styles of music work? Do you want a more hands-on way of teaching with personalized plans just for you?
Learn how to play the Saxophone with Michael!
Michael teaches a variety of instruments and subjects in the woodwind family:
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Improvisation
- Music Theory
- Jazz Studies
Michael creates versatile and fun lesson plans that incorporate learning your favorite music while teaching theory, improvisation, note reading, songwriting, or any other interests! He has an easy-to-follow, fun, but yet structured and thorough plan designed for results to help the student reach their goals, rather than imposing an one-size-fits-all plan ...
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· Saxophone · In studio
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About Tammye D.
Close I teach all levels and all ages.
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About Daniel K.
Close Learn to play great solo and ensemble performances.
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Anthony L.
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Tyreese P.
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Josh G.
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About Anthony L.
Close Classic Saxophone instruction taught to improve all aspects of performance from concert band to jazz improvisation. Concentration includes scales, arpeggios, reading, applied theory and playing with others
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· Flute · In home
· Saxophone · In home
Tony often hears things in my tone and technique that he then works into my lessons.
He can prepare a plan or cover what you want: he seems to enjoy the experience of teaching. But if you want to improve, Tony will help you get where you want to go
About Tyreese P.
Close I teach beginner to advanced students!
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· Flute · Online
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Kathleen
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About Josh G.
Close I have played saxophone for 7 years, and have taught saxophone student's as a P.A.L.S. teacher at the Aspen Music Summer Festival. I enjoy teaching everything from beginning fundamentals to jazz and improvisation.
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Saxophone Lessons
Do you want to learn how to play the tenor or alto saxophone? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Private saxophone lessons and classes with a TakeLessons Certified™ teacher near you or online accelerates progress, increases enjoyment, and improves every beginner's chances of becoming an expert player.
Commonly called the sax, the saxophone was invented by Adolph Sax in the 1840’s. Ever since then, sax players have been setting the world on fire with some of the most memorable solos in modern music. From band and orchestra to jazz, rock, and Christian music, the sax is a versatile instrument with virtually endless musical possibilities. In order to unlock your full potential playing this instrument, it would be best if you enroll in our saxophone lessons. We offer an extensive lesson programs with certified instructors that will be sure to satisfy the needs of both the beginner and the advanced player. We have expert teachers to lay out all the necessary steps to your study.
One thing you will be sure to review with a good instructor is the different members of the saxophone family including tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone and more. If you are a beginner, your instructor should be able to teach you about the different parts of the sax such as the mouthpiece, reeds and other basic knowledge. So, when you enroll in our saxophone lessons, you are guaranteed to maximize your knowledge and skill with the instrument - in all musical genres, no less. So sign up for saxophone lessons whether in-home, studio, or online classes - now, and have fun chasing your new musical endeavor.
Our saxophone instructors work with students of all ages: kids, teenagers, adults, and even seniors. We guarantee a customized experience that will exceed your expectations. In fact, we are so committed to your happiness that we offer all new customers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on your first lesson.