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Kai Smith Sax Lessons

Kai Smith Sax Lessons

Auckland

Saxophone Lessons | Jazz Improvisation Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring


  • Qualifications: BMus in Jazz Performance (Saxophone)
  • Pricing: 70 per hour, 40 per half hour, 15 extra to teach at your home (West and Central Auckland). Zoom lessons 50 per hour
  • Styles: Jazz, reggae, funk, hiphop
  • Suitability: 8+

Bio

I’ve been playing saxophone for 13 years and am a graduate from the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington. I have recorded for various NZ musicians and have also performed all across the country and internationally throughout Asia.


Teaching Info

I am quite a simplistic learner myself, and I pride myself on communicating methods and ideas in this manner as to not overwhelm the student. I cater to players of all levels, and do my absolute best to mold my teaching to their specific needs and desires.

This is what I can teach, depending on the student

Technique: scales, patterns, body posture, sound and embouchure training

Reading: How to read and play sheet music

Jazz Theory and Improvisation (Beginner to Advanced): Learning how to improvise over songs, how to develop ideas and create

 

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