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Average Cost of Saxophone Lessons
The average cost of 60-minute saxophone lessons is $58. 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 $134 per hour.
| 30-min | $15 |
$34 average |
$84 |
| 45-min | $20 |
$47 average |
$101 |
| 60-min | $24 |
$58 average |
$134 |
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 19% less expensive at $47, and 30-minute lessons cost 42% less at $34.
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About Michael R.
Close Tired of being frustrated by the pace of self-teaching on YouTube 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:
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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 ...
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About Tony M.
Close Learn to become a Professional performer in a number of styles including jazz, pop, soul, funk and classical. A confident and experienced teacher from beginner to advanced and to all ages. Lessons are tailored to each students goals and requirements and cover things like technique, improvisation, repertoire, theory, harmony and doubling.
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About Matthew H.
Close I have taught alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxophones, theory and harmony for over 15 years, with a strong emphasis on technique, intonation and style. I teach beginner to advanced students in the styles of jazz, R&B and classical. I have taught at five music schools, as well as serving on the faculty at Cuyahoga Community College.
I played first alto in the Case Western Reserve Symphonic Winds and Cleveland Institute of Music's Wind Ensemble as well as lead alto for CWRU Jazz Ensemble. I perform as a freelance saxophonist in straight-ahead, contemporary and modern jazz, R&B, funk, soul, Motown, blues, swing, pop, dance, disco, merengue, and salsa.
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About Lonze R.
Close I am very excited to teach you all what my 23 years of experience in playing the saxophone can bring. I can teach children to adults, beginner to advance players the tools to become and great musician. I workout of various books to suite the students playing level. I also use a metronome , tuners , sheet music all to help develop good habits. I work with kids and teenagers so they can audition and become more effective in their school band. You must practice at least a hour a day to reach the goals you require .Contact me and you will be on your way to becoming a great musician.
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About Aaron H.
Close I am a Juilliard trained musician that has been teaching the saxophone for more than 10 years now. My students have gone onto win state competitions and awards in music, as well as get in honors bands. They have also been admitted to Manhattan School of Music and Juilliard. I can teach all levels from beginning to advanced musicians.
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Thinking about buying a new instrument? It's a big decision, as an instrument is truly an investment -- especially if you're spending several hundred dollars (or more, for higher-end brands and models) on it. Before making your purchase, you'll want to do some research. But where do you start? With so many brands out there, how do you know which ones are worth the money? What do you really need to ensure years of playing and practicing? We came across a great article over on Donna Schw … Read More
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Learning how to play saxophone starts with the right equipment--namely, a quality neck strap! Read on for some helpful advice from Brookings, SD teacher Carl S... The saxophone is a unique instrument for many reasons. One example is that the saxophone is the only band instrument that uses a neck strap. Unfortunately, the neck strap is often the most overlooked aspect of playing the instrument. One of the first things that I stress to a new student is the importance of the neck … Read More
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Commonly called the sax and often misspelled as saxaphone, 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 competent 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 now, and have fun chasing your new musical endeavor.