Wind Instrument Beginners Course: Learn Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, or Trumpet - Short Courses Sydney
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Wind Instrument Beginners Course: Learn Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, or Trumpet

What you'll learn

Learn how to play a wind instrument with our music & singing short courses in Sydney.

In this Wind Instrument Beginners Course: Learn Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, or Trumpet, you will learn how to play and care for your instrument, the fundamentals of reading music, basic theory and playing in tune and in time.

Have fun as you gain an enthusiasm for music through this relaxed wind instrument course, while you learn to play your instrument and begin to discover the magic of playing music.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this wind instrument course, you should be able to:

  • Play the saxophone, flute, clarinet, or trumpet at a beginner’s level
  • Read music
  • Understand rhythmic notation
  • Experience a variety of musical genres.

Course content

What will be covered in this wind instrument course?

  • Care and maintenance of the instrument
  • Tone and embouchure
  • Correct posture and breathing
  • Playing techniques
  • Learn simplified versions of well-known pieces from classical, jazz, folk and contemporary musical genres
  • Basic music theory

Intended audience

Who is this wind instrument course for?

These lessons are designed for beginners. No previous knowledge of the wind instrument or music literacy is needed.

Course materials

What to bring to class

  • Your instrument (Saxophone (Alto or Tenor) with mouthpiece, reeds)
  • Sling (neck strap)
  • Cleaning kit
  • 2B Pencil and eraser
  • Cork Grease
  • Music notebook: 1 lined page and 1 page of manuscript to view
  • Your textbook

Textbook

  • for Alto Saxophone: Essential Elements for Band: Eb Alto Saxophone (ISBN:9780634003172)
  • for Tenor Saxophone: Essential Elements Tenor Sax Book 1 (ISBN: 9780634003189)
  • for Trumpet: Essential Elements for Band Bb Trumpet Book (ISBN: 9780634003202)
  • for Clarinet: Essential Elements for Band, Clarinet Book 1 (ISBN: 9780634003141)
  • for Flute: Essential Elements 2000 for Flute Book 1 (ISBN: 9780634003110)

You can purchase the textbook from:

Music On The Move
360 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220
Phone: 02 9585 1656

Sax & Woodwind ...and Brass
Shop 3, 158 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050
Phone: 02 9557 4588

Additional information

Please note the following:

  • The teacher’s recommendations for the purchase or hiring of your wind instrument and cleaning kits are Sax & Woodwind and The Music Place.
  • Avoid instruments sold by retailers who aren’t music shops. You may end up spending more on repair or set-up than the instrument is worth.
  • This class is a wind instrument class that includes instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet.
  • Yamaha YAS 280 Alto sax, or
  • Yamaha YTS 280 Tenor sax
  • Jupiter 500 Alto sax
  • “Bambu” cleaning kit
  • “Neotech” sling (make sure you try the size first – junior, regular or XL)
  • Reeds – Rico Royal 1.5 for beginners

Course testimonials

  • said: 5 Stars!

  • said: This was a good course, unfortunately I was unable to complete the course due to personal matters. I am looking at doing the course again next term. Thanks

  • said: Excellent teacher. Very approachable, friendly and helpful. Very interesting course.

  • said: Great tutor! Convenient time for an adult

  • said: Excellent teacher, 10 out of 10 in that respect. venue ok, but would be better if in CBD, would make it easier for most people to get to.

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