This course is designed to get you playing the saxophone as soon as possible. Within this first course, you will learn about the saxophone itself (its history, etc.), how to read notes and rhythms, and how to finger these notes on the saxophone. In addition, you will learn basic maintenance for the saxophone, simple composition, and performance techniques.

Within the lessons in this course, you will be given listening samples that showcase the saxophone in its usual performing settings of jazz, classical, pop, and blues. Each lesson will have quizzes, tests, and ways to keep you progressing and staying on track.

After completing this course, you will be able to move ahead to more advanced playing concepts on the saxophone. 

You have chosen one of the most fun and beautiful woodwind instruments! This course is designed to get you playing the saxophone as soon as possible. Within this first course, you will learn about the saxophone itself (its history, etc.), how to read notes and rhythms, and how to finger these notes on the saxophone. In addition, you will learn basic maintenance for the saxophone, simple composition, and performance techniques.

Within the lessons in this course, you will be given listening samples that showcase the saxophone in its usual performing settings of jazz, classical, pop, and blues. Each lesson will have quizzes, tests, and ways to keep you progressing and staying on track.

After completing this course, you will be able to move ahead to more advanced playing concepts on the saxophone.