Music

Saxophone

Alastair W.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8-25

Speaks English

Teaching since 2009

Doctor of Music Performance

About Alastair W.

5.0

(4)

"Wright’s playing was tremendously technical and high-flying. So high-flying in fact, that when he reached for some of his highest altissimo notes my eyebrows shot up in sympathetic awe." - KC Metropolis Review, 5/29/18. I currently serve on faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, having previously taught saxophone at the University of Central Missouri. I am a Conn-Selmer endorsing artist. I hold music performance degrees from the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music (Bachelors), UK, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Masters) and the University of Missouri Kansas City (Doctorate). Through teaching students of all levels from beginner through to graduate performance majors, I have learned to adapt my teaching to suit every individual. I believe in addressing not just instrumental technique, but the broader issues musicality and performance, too. I believe that the study of music should above all be enjoyable and this is important to me in my lessons, while still maintaining a certain discipline required to really get the most out of the study of instrumental music.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

5 AM-8 PM

Tuesday

5 AM-8 PM

Wednesday

5 AM-2 PM

5 PM-8 PM

Thursday

5 AM-3 PM

4:30 PM-8 PM

Friday

5 AM-8 PM

Saturday

5 AM-8 PM

Sunday

5 AM-2 PM

3 PM-8 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$28

45 minutes

$42

60 minutes

$55

ReviewsWrite a review

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5.0

4 Reviews

Samantha

Teacher's studio

Alastair has been a very patient and supportive teacher and has helped my daughter grow her interest in playing the saxophone.

Posted Jun 16, 2018

Charles

Online

Very much looking forward to the next lesson. He's perfect for the adult learner.

Posted Jul 28, 2017

Matthew Khensisana

Teacher's studio

Overall, Alastair does a great job teaching. Stay tuned.....

Posted May 14, 2016

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Experience

Faculty

Jul, 2019 - Present

Shell Lake Arts Center

Summer instruction at the Eugene Rousseau Saxophone Workshop at Shell Lake Arts Center

Lecturer of Saxohpone

Aug, 2018 - Present

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Saxophone/Clarinet Teacher

May, 2018 - Aug, 2018

Kansas City School of Music

Private clarinet and saxophone lessons at the Kansas City School of Music.

Faculty

Jun, 2017 - Present

Kansas City Saxophone Workshop

Saxophone faculty at the annual Kansas City Saxophone Workshop.

Instructor of Saxophone

Jul, 2016 - May, 2018

University of Central Missouri

Visiting Clinician

Jan, 2016 - Present

Blue Valley Southwest High School

Weekly saxophone classes developing fundamental technique, musicianship and ensemble competition preparation.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aug, 2015 - May, 2018

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Teaching supplemental lessons to undergraduate and graduate students, including open studio classes and chamber music coachings.

Teaching Assistant

Aug, 2014 - May, 2015

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Supplemental weekly lessons to high school and undergraduate students, including occasional master classes, chamber music coachings and community outreach.

Visiting Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher

Sep, 2012 - Jul, 2013

Hallfield School

Maintaining a private studio of clarinet and saxophone students ages 8-11. National exam preparation, performance and competition preparation, chamber music coaching and wind band directing. Aural skills and theory also taught.

Private studio teacher

Sep, 2009 - Present

Self

Maintaining a studio of clarinet, saxophone and music theory students from ages 8-39.

Education

Bachelor of Music Performance with Honors

Sep, 2009 - Jun, 2013

Birmingham Conservatoire of Music (United Kingdom)

Doctor of Music Performance

Aug, 2015 - Aug, 2018

University of Missouri Kansas City

Master of Music Performance

Aug, 2013 - May, 2015

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Certifications

Diploma in Saxophone Performance

Jun, 2009

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Music medals Teacher-Assessor

Sep, 2012

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Certification in preparation for and assessment of ABRSM music medal exams.

Awards

4th Prize, solo, 11th International Music Festival of Padova, Italy

Jul, 2013

11th International Music Festival of Padova

Finalist

Jul, 2017

Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition, Thailand

Finalist, Coltman Chamber Music Competition

Jan, 2016

Coltman Chamber Music Competition

First and Second Prizes, Enkor International Chamber Music Competition

Jan, 2015

Enkor International Chamber Music Competitoin

Winner, North Carolina Music Teachers National Assocation Woodwind Chamber Music Competition

Nov, 2014

NCMTNA

Winner, UNCSA Concerto Competition

Oct, 2014

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winner, North American Saxophone Alliance National Quartet Competition

Mar, 2014

North American Saxophone Alliance 2014

Affiliations

North American Saxophone Alliance

Sep, 2013

The North American Saxophone Alliance is an organization made up of individuals who share a common interest in the saxophone. Members include professional performers, university professors, public school teachers, students of all levels, and others who have an interest in the saxophone. In addition to the Alliance's emphasis on disseminating information concerning the saxophone, the organization also works to provide opportunities for its members to make music, fostering fellowship among saxophone enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.

Chamber Music America

Sep, 2017

Chamber Music America (CMA) is an American non-profit organization that provides small ensemble professionals with access to a variety of professional development, networking, and funding resources. CMA's regular initiatives include grants, awards, and commissioning programs for ensembles and presenters, a national conference held annually in New York City, and the publication of Chamber Music magazine.