“Tim is such a great teacher. My son has learned an amazing amount of information from him. The one on one teaching is priceless..” ——Jennifer Means
“I have been taking sax lessons from Tim for about a year and a half. Tim makes the lesson engaging and provides a multitude of approaches to explain material. I was really nervous at first to take sax lessons since sax is not my main instrument. Tim is always encouraging which makes lessons fun and stress free. Lessons are formatted to your interests. What I especially appreciate is that in addition to playing saxophone, Tim also plays piano in lessons, which is extremely helpful when we cover improvisation. If you are looking for a teacher who provides a positive and constructive learning environment, I whole-heartedly recommend taking with lessons Tim. ” —Jessica Wright
Learn:
* Basic Principals of Saxophone Technique (Sound / Embouchure / Dexterity / Playing in an efficient, yet relaxed manner)
* How to get the most out of your practice time
* Understanding and application of harmony and scales in a useful and melodic way
* The importance of a good time-feel
* How to develop a personal sound
* Different ways of listening to music
* Transcription techniques and application
* How to play authentically in different styles
* How to use the vocabulary of the great improvisers in your own unique way
* Rhythm and superimposition of rhythms and meters against one another
* How to practice playing in odd meters
* Playing over non-traditional harmony and slash chords
* How to construct Be-Bop lines
* Modal Improvisation
* Pentatonic Scales and Patterns
* How to create your own patterns
* Intervalic Improvisation
* How to develop an “idea” to it’s fullest extent
AND MUCH MUCH MORE
Upcoming Gigs
Superjazzers @ Camellia Lounge
Tim Willcox - sax
David Goldblatt - piano
Bill Athens or Andrea Nemiec - bass
Charlie Doggett - Drums.
The 4th Friday of every month! (except July)
Dates: MAY 25th / JUNE 22 / JULY 31st (Tuesday) / August 24th
Testimonials:
“Tim is such a great teacher. My son has learned an amazing amount of information from him. The one on one teaching is priceless..” ——Jennifer Means
“I have been taking sax lessons from Tim for about a year and a half. Tim makes the lesson engaging and provides a multitude of approaches to explain material. I was really nervous at first to take sax lessons since sax is not my main instrument. Tim is always encouraging which makes lessons fun and stress free. Lessons are formatted to your interests. What I especially appreciate is that in addition to playing saxophone, Tim also plays piano in lessons, which is extremely helpful when we cover improvisation. If you are looking for a teacher who provides a positive and constructive learning environment, I whole-heartedly recommend taking with lessons Tim. ” —Jessica Wright
Learn:
* Basic Principals of Saxophone Technique (Sound / Embouchure / Dexterity / Playing in an efficient, yet relaxed manner)
* How to get the most out of your practice time
* Understanding and application of harmony and scales in a useful and melodic way
* The importance of a good time-feel
* How to develop a personal sound
* Different ways of listening to music
* Transcription techniques and application
* How to play authentically in different styles
* How to use the vocabulary of the great improvisers in your own unique way
* Rhythm and superimposition of rhythms and meters against one another
* How to practice playing in odd meters
* Playing over non-traditional harmony and slash chords
* How to construct Be-Bop lines
* Modal Improvisation
* Pentatonic Scales and Patterns
* How to create your own patterns
* Intervalic Improvisation
* How to develop an “idea” to it’s fullest extent
AND MUCH MUCH MORE