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Ian
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$81/hr
- Jazz Improvisation
Ian East - Online lessons in improvisation, harmony and performance skills whatever your instrument
- Jazz Improvisation
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Ian is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Ian
- What kind of experience do you have? I've enjoyed teaching 1 on 1 sax and woodwind lessons for as long as I've been playing professionally, which is about 25 years, both privately and as the Jazz Saxophone Teacher at the Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts in S.E. London. I'm a professional performer and session musician on saxophones and woodwinds. I've worked with many bands, artists and composers over the years in many styles. - Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate? No, because I'm not currently teaching children or vulnerable adults. - Where and with whom did you train? Royal Academy of Music - Do you belong to any professional organisations? I am a member of the Musicians' Union. - Tell me about some of your current students. Currently they mainly have an interest in Jazz and/or improvisation. My students are a mixture of beginners or aspiring professionals or people that have played earlier in life and have come back to the instrument.
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I teach saxophone, woodwinds and music online to adults from my studio via Skype or Zoom 30 minutes or 1 hour at a time that suits us both. Very reasonable rates. Please get in touch if you want a lesson... wherever you are in the world! - Which subject(s) do you teach? Anything that involves playing music - technique, improvising, harmony, transcription, reading, phrasing etc, in any style of music. - Tell me about your qualifications. I studied at the Royal Academy of Music and attained a performance degree and teaching diploma. - How much do you charge? £20 for 30 minutes or £35 for one hour. - Where do you teach? Online from my studio as well as 121 sessions at the Blackheath Conservatoire of Music and the Arts. - When are you available? At a time that suits us both, any time, any day as long as I am available. Lessons can be occasional or on a more regular basis, schedule permitting, whatever suits your situation. - Which ages and levels do you teach? Adults. Any level, from beginner to advanced and everything in between! - Describe your arrangements for online tutoring. I teach from my recording studio. All you need is a computer/notepad with webcam and speakers (and your saxophone!) - Do you have a personal message for students? Each lesson I teach is influenced by what each student aspires to, and what their weaknesses and strengths are. If you have pieces or ideas you'd like to work on we will spend some time on those things, I will also suggest exercises and pieces that I think will benefit you. I have a large selection of pieces we can work with that are fun and challenging. I use email to send these for you to print out. So in other words, each lesson is tailor made for you to develop and grow as a player and musician.
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I have been studying the saxophone with Ian for a number of weeks now, and can highly recommend him. Ian is professional, thorough and clear in the way he presents new ideas and techniques. He is always happy to answer questions and has helped me improve my playing exponentially in the time I have been studying with him. He approaches teaching flexibly and adapts his lessons to suit you as a person and what you need. He has a thorough knowledge of his instruments, and there is no question he can’t answer. He has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of music theory, and can present theory-based ideas and exercises with clarity. He’s friendly and welcoming, and is very patient! He has helped me improve my embouchre, my breathing techniques, and my fingering on the instrument amongst many other things. I’ve learnt more from Ian in the last few weeks than two years of my own self studying! Can highly recommend!
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- $81
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- 5h: $405
- 10h: $810
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- $81/h
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