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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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