You Can Play Jazz Saxophone

🎷 You Can Play Jazz Saxophone: A Journey for Beginners 🎉

Course Overview:

Embark on a musical adventure with "You Can Play Jazz Saxophone," designed for absolute beginners in improvisation. This comprehensive course, led by the experienced jazz saxophonist Simon Currie, will guide you through the exhilarating world of jazz by teaching you 16 essential jazz phrases using the blues scale. With a focus on easy-to-learn modules, the course is structured to build your confidence in improvising with a mix-and-match approach, inspired by call and response techniques.

What You'll Learn:

🚀 Master Jazz Improvisation:

• Learn 16 jazz phrases based on the blues scale that can be mixed and matched to create your unique sound.
• Engage with step-by-step playing exercises, complete with pop-up written music for clarity.
• Play along with great backing tracks, specially composed to enhance your learning experience.
• Develop confidence in improvising as you copy and respond to Simon's expert guidance.

🎵 Improvise with Confidence:

• Overcome the fear of memorizing music by learning that jazz often involves "playing wrong notes rightly."
• Memorize phrases in a way that feels natural and musically satisfying.

Course Structure:

Each lesson is a 15-minute masterclass, broken down into four key components:

1. Introduction to New Phrases: Discover four new jazz phrases to expand your repertoire.
2. Call and Response with Simon: Follow along with Simon's lead to internalize the phrases.
3. Demonstration by Simon: Watch and learn as Simon demonstrates each phrase in context.
4. Solo Time with Backing Tracks: Take center stage and apply what you've learned with the help of backing tracks.

Your Instructor:

Simon Currie is a seasoned jazz saxophonist who has been captivating audiences since the age of 11. His impressive career includes playing with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and renowned musicians such as George Shearing, Mel Tormé, and Johnny Dankworth. Simon's global experiences, from Monte Carlo to touring with Paul Jones and The Manfreds, have honed his teaching skills, creating an array of professional musicians over the years.

Course Content Breakdown:

• Learn at your own pace with five detailed lessons designed to progressively build your jazz improvisation skills.
• By the end of this course, you'll be comfortable improvising on the blues scale, incorporating the phrases and your own ideas into your performances.

Join the Jazz Saxophone Community:

Take the first step towards mastering jazz saxophone from the comfort of your home. With Simon Currie's expert guidance, you'll join a community of musicians who are ready to unlock their improvisational potential. 🎸

Sign up now and let the music take you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of jazz!