This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of the alto saxophone, improvisation, and playing both the lead and support role.
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Multi-instrumentalist Todd Porter has been teaching music on several instruments for the past 15 years.
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Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for complete beginners
What you’ll learn:Â
- Play the alto saxophone in a lead role or melody
- Play the alto saxophone in a supportive role or accompaniment
- Improvise or solo over a basic form
Requirements:Â
- This course is NOT for students who already know several scales and songs on the alto saxophone
You will learn everything you need to know about the alto saxophone, from how to put it together and make your first sound, to how to play the alto saxophone in a band! This course also focuses on how to express yourself through music by teaching beginner improvisation or soloing. The goal of this course is for you to fully express who you are through the instrument. This is the perfect place to start for beginner alto saxophone players! Take all the guesswork out of how and what to practice. This program comes with specially designed practice videos for each lesson.
I designed this program to help you begin your musical journey on the alto saxophone in the most efficient and fun way. This program is suitable for anyone who has a desire to play and has a working alto saxophone. There are over 2.5 hours of video lessons and practice videos.
The layout of the course uses a simple format:
- 1 lesson video that explains a new concept/technique
- 1 practice video that has voice overs and graphics to help you play along with the teacher on the screen in real time.
There are twelve sets of lessons and practice videos that help you learn melody, rhythm, harmony, and improvising. This program also contains a Jam Room with a virtual band that you can play along with at different speeds. At the end of this course, you will have the confidence to play the alto saxophone both on your own and with others in different musical situations.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned to play the alto saxophone.
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Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Welcome To The Music Coach | |||
| How To Use The Music Coach Program | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Four Essential Elements Of Music | 00:00:00 | ||
| Alto Saxophone Setup And Buyers Guide | 00:00:00 | ||
| How To Tune Your Saxophone | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Theory: Notes, And The Musical Alphabet | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Theory Made Easy: Melody | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Theory Made Easy: Harmony And Chords | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Theory Made Easy: Rhythm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Put The Saxophone Together And Make Your First Sound | |||
| Week 1: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Breathing Exercises | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 1: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Learn All Of The Notes In The E Major Scale | |||
| Week 2: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 2: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Learn The First Melody For Music Coach Song | |||
| Week 3: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 3: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Play The E Major Scale Ascending And Descending | |||
| Week 4: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 4: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - Play The Bass Notes For The B Section Of The Song | |||
| Week 5: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 5: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Play The Melody For The B Section Of The Song | |||
| Week 6: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 6: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Change Your Role During The B Section From Lead To Accompaniment | |||
| Week 7: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 7: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Change Your Role During The Entire Song From Lead To Accompaniment | |||
| Week 8: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 8: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Play Your First Scale Pattern | |||
| Week 9: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 9: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 11 - Play Your Second Scale Pattern | |||
| Week 10: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 10: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 12 - Embellish The Melody As Part Of Your Solo | |||
| Week 11: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 11: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 13 - Put All The Skills Together, Melody, Solo, And Accompaniment | |||
| Week 12: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Week 12: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 14 - Jam Room - Play With A Virtual Band | |||
| Jam Room Slow 60bpm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Jam Room Medium 80bpm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Jam Room Fast 100bpm | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 15 - Bonus: The Music Coach Duo Series | |||
| Welcome To The Music Coach Duo Series | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Coach Duo Series – Alto And Tenor Saxophone Level 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Coach Duo Series – Alto And Tenor Saxophone Level 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Coach Duo Series – Alto And Tenor Saxophone Level 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Coach Duo Series – Saxophone And Clarinet | 00:00:00 | ||
| Music Coach Duo Series – Saxophone And Flute | 00:00:00 | ||
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