Saxophone 🎷 lessons with
Russell S
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Pay $0 today$63per lesson after trial
Saxophone 🎷 lessons with
Russell S
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$63per lesson after trial✨Russell is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with saxophone. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Russell is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with saxophone. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your saxophone coach
I’m a professional woodwind musician specializing in classical and jazz saxophone, flute, and clarinet. I hold a Master of Music from the University of Oregon, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. While working on my Master’s Degree I served as the saxophone graduate employee, teaching private lessons, ensembles, and group classes. I enjoy helping students of all skill levels achieve their goals with effective practice techniques.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Years Playing: 17 years
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Accomplishments
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson is a relaxed introduction where I get to know the student’s goals, experience level, and musical interests. Beginners can expect to learn the basics of the instrument, including posture, hand position, how to make a sound, and a simple plan for what to practice at home.
Lesson 11+After the first several lessons, instruction becomes more personalized to the student’s interests and goals. We continue strengthening fundamentals while adding music, skills, and concepts that fit the student, such as favorite songs, ensemble music, or improvisation.
Lesson 4-10During lessons 4–10, students continue building a strong foundation in tone, technique, rhythm, note reading, and musical expression. Lessons include level-appropriate music and clear practice goals so progress feels steady and manageable.
Lesson 2-3In lessons 2–3, we reinforce the basics from the first lesson and start building consistency. Students will learn more notes, simple rhythms, and short exercises or songs while developing good practice habits.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson is a chance to get to know the student’s goals, background, strengths, and areas they want to improve. Advanced students can expect to play familiar material, discuss their current practice routine, and identify specific priorities such as tone, technique, interpretation, improvisation, auditions, or ensemble preparation.
Lesson 11+After the first several lessons, instruction becomes highly individualized. We continue refining fundamentals while building toward the student’s larger goals, such as auditions, performances, competitions, ensemble leadership, jazz improvisation, or long-term artistic growth.
Lesson 4-10During lessons 4–10, students work on deeper musical and technical development. Lessons focus on consistency, efficiency, musical detail, and solving specific challenges in repertoire, auditions, ensemble music, or improvisation.
Lesson 2-3In lessons 2–3, we begin refining the student’s approach based on their goals. This may include targeted work on sound, technique, articulation, phrasing, rhythm, sight-reading, improvisation, or repertoire, along with a clear practice plan.
Youth players
Working with kidsfalse
Working with teenagersfalse
What you need to bringInstrument, notebook (optional), assigned sheet music/method books
What I can bringMusic stand, metronome, tuner, iPad with sheet music
Frequently asked questions
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Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!