This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of the tenor 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. You don’t need any prior experience with the tenor saxophone or music to get started.
What you’ll learn:Â
- Play the tenor saxophone in a lead role or melody
- Play the tenor 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 tenor saxophone
You will learn everything you need to know about the tenor saxophone, from how to put it together and make your first sound, to how to play the tenor 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 tenor 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 tenor saxophone in the most efficient and fun way. This program is suitable for anyone who has a desire to play and has a working tenor 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 tenor 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 tenor saxophone.
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Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Welcome To The Program | |||
How To Use The Music Coach Program | 00:00:00 | ||
The 4 Essential Elements Of Music Preview | 00:00:00 | ||
Saxophone Starters Toolkit | 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: Rhythm | 00:00:00 | ||
Music Theory Made Easy: Harmony And Chords | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - You Will Learn How To Put The Tenor Saxophone Together, Make Your First Sound | |||
Week 1: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Music Coach – Breathing Exercise | 00:00:00 | ||
Week 1: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Learn All Of The Notes In The A 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 - Learn How To Play The A Major Scale Ascending And Descending (Up And Down) | |||
Week 4: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Week 4: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Learn How To 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 - Learn How To 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 - Learn How To 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 - Learn How To 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 - Learn How To Play Your First Scale Pattern | |||
Week 9: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Week 9: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 11 - Learn How To Play Your Second Scale Pattern | |||
Week 10: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Week 10: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 12 - Learn How To Play Embellish The Melody As Part Of Your Solo | |||
Week 11: Lesson Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Week 11: Practice Video | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 13 - Learn How To 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 | |||
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 Piano Level 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
Music Coach Duo Series – Saxophone And Piano Level 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
Music Coach Duo Series – Saxophone And Piano Level 3 | 00:00:00 |