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Saxophone 101 (Basics of Playing, Technique and Sound)

Would you (or your child) like to learn the basics of playing saxophone? You are on the right page.

— Learning saxophone from zero (body posture, embouchure etc.)
— Individual approach based on tutee's skills
— Methodology based on Conservatorium van Amsterdam curriculum

Egor Tokarev is a saxophonist, composer, band leader of All Colors of Jazz Union who has released four albums of original music: «Bird 2020» (2020) — in duo with Sungtaek Choo, jazz pianist; «Vexillology», «Double Quintet» (2021); and «Without Rules» (2023) in cooperation with best jazzmen of St. Petersburg, Egor's hometown.

In 2024, Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union have won 2 awards in DownBeat's 47th Annual Student Music Awards in following categories:

Original Composition for Small Jazz Ensemble — Egor Tokarev "Eight Winds" — Winner
Small Jazz Combo — Egor Tokarev & All Colors of Jazz Union — Outstanding Performance

Extra information

Own instrument required!
PLEASE NOTE: all lessons are videotaped for safety reasons. These videos are stored for 6 months, can be provided to you first request and intended for private use only.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Conservatorium van Amsterdam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Russian, Dutch

About Me

My name is Egor — I am a jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger from the city of St. Petersburg, currently living in Amsterdam.
I do studies in Conservatorium van Amsterdam for Bachelor Jazz Saxophone degree, currently in Year 2.
I graduated from music college in St. Petersburg in 2022 with 'cum laude' certification.
I've released 3 albums of original music with my own project.
I am giving lessons to people of any age and any skill (from zero skill to music high school admission exams preparation).

Education

2007-2022 — music school and college in St. Petersburg.

Conservatorium van Amsterdam (2022-present, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Bachelor of Music — Jazz Saxophone)

Experience / Qualifications

— 13+ years of saxophone playing
— Versatile genres: jazz, pop, rock, contemporary
— 3 releases of original music (jazz)
— Tutoring experience

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Taking saxophone lessons with Egor is an incredible experience! His expertise and passion for music make every session both educational and inspiring. Highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their skills in saxophone.

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  • Instructor since December 2023
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