1:1 Saxophone Lessons
Ready to take your saxophone playing to the next level? Our 1:1 lessons are fully tailored to your goals, challenges, and musical interests, offering personalized guidance and real-time feedback to help you grow faster and with more confidence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, we’ll work together to unlock your full potential.
Details
| Class size: | 1:1 |
| Level | All levels welcome |
| Styles | All styles covered |
| Location | Notting Hill or Online |
| Dates and Prices | See table below |
our approach
Too often, students are pushed into pieces that are far too advanced—without first building the proper foundation.
That’s when frustration sets in and progress stalls.
At the London Saxophone School, our team of expert teachers brings over 45 years of combined teaching experience and has helped more than thousands of students discover their potential on the saxophone.
We focus on building strong technique, solid musicianship, and long-term growth through a proven, student-centred method.
Lessons take place in a supportive, judgment-free environment—and are packed with practical tools that will transform your mindset, your playing, and your musical confidence.
Who are 1:1 lessons for?
Adults
We focus on teaching you essential skills to become a well-rounded saxophonist. These include learning by ear, transcription, improvisation, reading musical notation, rhythm, sound production, musicality, theory, preparation for auditions, preparations for ABRSM exams.
– Beverley, saxophone student
Kids and teenagers
We focus on teaching you essential skills to become a well-rounded saxophonist. These include learning by ear, transcription, improvisation, reading musical notation, rhythm, sound production, musicality, theory, auditions and preparations for ABRSM exams. All teachers are DBS checked.
– Zanna, mother of Edon and Era (9yo and 11yo)
What will you learn?
 | Get a great sound – So you can effortlessly produce a rich and powerful tone regardless of your current level |
| Understand the basics and beyond– So you can apply them to new songs and pieces. |
| Learn or improve your reading – So you can enjoy playing more music you like. |
| Learn or sharpen your improvisation skills – so you can play beautiful solos on the spot. |
| Advanced concepts (advanced players only) – Dive deep into advanced saxophone techniques, repertoire and harmonic language that will boost and refine your playing |
| Practice secrets – So you can maximise your time in the practice room and see more results without wasting any precious time. |
Benefits
| Develop creativity – So you can expand your potential and express yourself with music. |
| Experimentation (kids) – We encourage kids to experiment with music so they can develop a positive approach to the saxophone in a playful environment. |
| Stress relief (adults) – Regardless of what your level is you are not too old to start learning the saxophone (or pick it up again after many years). Lessons will help you reduce stress from work and feel more energized. |
who we help
• Beginners who lack solid foundations in embouchure, reading, and technique.
• Intermediate players who feel stuck or unsure how to progress.
• Advanced musicians who want to refine their phrasing, tone, and musicality.
• Self-taught players who’ve learned through YouTube but are now battling bad habits or unclear progress
• Anyone looking for a modern, mindful, and highly interactive approach to learning saxophone
how we’ll do it
1. Foundations
Embouchure, sound, articulation, rhythm, reading and basic improvisation using tailored tunes and exercises.
2. Development
Refine tone across registers, master technique through arpeggios, patterns, scales, and develop finger control, dexterity and speed through pieces and rhythmic drills.
3. Advanced
Dive into the altissimo register, challenging repertoire, advanced techniques, expressive phrasing, and high-level musical interpretation.
Ready to start?
