LEARN TO PLAY THE SAXOPHONE!

"Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inner places of the soul" - Plato

"Jazz is Freedom" - Thelonius Monk

Who am I? I am a UK-based professional saxophonist with over 20 year's experience, playing live gigs, recording sessions, TV & Radio worldwide. I've played in all sorts of styles and situations.

If you're a beginner, I can teach you how to develop a unique voice on your instrument, how to play by ear, improvise, read music and understand music theory by practical application.

If you're an intermediate or advanced player, maybe my experience will be useful to you in developing a strong style and technique, and insight into the nuts & bolts of melody, harmony and rhythm. I can also advise you on mouthpieces, reeds and running repairs & maintenance of your instrument. For further details and rates please click on 'contact' on the left-hand side of this page, or call me on 07785 306372.

Grade Exams: I have a successful track record of coaching for the ABRSM (Royal School of Music, Jazz or Classical) saxophone Grades and the Guildhall (Jazz or Classical) saxophone Grades.

If you are looking to rent or buy a saxophone, I can point you in the right direction and test the instrument.

As well as teaching, I am available for live and recording work and can also produce professional arrangements to order. My current equipment is:

* Selmer Mk VI soprano saxophone
* Conn MVIII 'underslung ladyface' alto saxophone
* King 'Super 20' and Selmer Mk VI tenor saxophones
* King 'Cleveland' silver flute
* Rudall-Rose antique wooden flute (19th C)
* Wind synthesizer: Yamaha VL70 physical modelling
synthesizer (with Turbo chip) controlled by Akai MIDI
wind controller