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Harrison
- Rate $75
- Response 9h
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Number of students Harrison has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Harrison has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
$75/hr
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- Music reading
- Saxophone
- Wind instruments
Saxophone Lessons - Toronto (near St. Clair W) or online, with Harrison Argatoff
- Music reading
- Saxophone
- Wind instruments
Lesson location
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Harrison 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 Harrison
Harrison Argatoff is a Canadian tenor saxophonist and composer based in Toronto. A 2018 graduate of The University of Toronto’s jazz program, he strives to present an original musical voice capable of imparting personality, diligence, and transparency. Having grown up a Doukhobor, in the interior of British Columbia, teachings of pacifism, communal music making, and respect for life and nature deeply influence his personal and artistic endeavors. Harrison’s music combines the study of free-improvised, jazz, and classical music. Harrison has five years of private teaching experience, and has also presented workshops in high schools and universities across Canada. Having studied the saxophone extensively, Harrison is currently a student of Wallace Halladay, area head of woodwinds at the University of Toronto. His former saxophone teachers include: Dave Liebman, Mike Murley, John Johnson, Kelly Jefferson, and Kirk MacDonald. His former composition and arranging teachers include: Andrew Downing, Terry Promane, John Macleod, Phil Nimmons, and David Braid. Harrison is currently studying classical composition with Sasha Rapoport, and jazz/contemporary composition with John Hollenbeck. For more information about my music, or to contact me via email, please visit my website at harrisonargatoff (dot) com
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- English
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My name is Harrison Argatoff, and I'm a saxophonist and composer based in Toronto. *Feel free to contact me through my website (which is under my name)* I'm excited by teaching music, and I enjoy working with students of any skill level. I am especially interested in the saxophone (embouchure, technique, hand position, posture, etc.) and jazz music (improvisation, time-feel, songs, etc.), but I have experience in a variety of musical genres (including classical, pop, free-improvised, and others). As a lifelong student of these topics, my teaching is constantly evolving alongside my musicianship. I offer a (free) 15-20 minute phone/zoom call to meet, talk, and discuss our goals in advance of a first lesson (*not a free first lesson*). For lessons, my rates are: 60 minutes for $60, 45 minutes for $45, and 30 minutes for $30. I teach online, or in-person in the St. Clair West area of Toronto. For in-students-home lessons, I charge a travel fee (usually somewhere between $5-$10). I am a 2018 graduate of The University of Toronto’s jazz program, and have six years of private teaching experience. I have studied the saxophone extensively, and am currently a student of Wallace Halladay (associate professor at The University of Toronto). I am a former student of Dave Liebman, Mike Murley, John Johnson, Kelly Jefferson, Kirk MacDonald, and many more. I have studied composition and arranging with Andrew Downing, Terry Promane, John Macleod, Phil Nimmons, and David Braid, and am currently studying classical composition with Sasha Rapoport, and jazz/contemporary composition with John Hollenbeck. If you are interested, or have any questions, please be in touch! Or visit my website at harrisonargatoff (dot) com --- Testimonials--- “Harrison has provided outstanding education, insight and pearls of musical wisdom over the two years I have taken him on as my private teacher. He is patient and understanding yet continually challenges me to be a better musician. Above all, Harrison is a very positive person with a love for music and teaching. Harrison has inspired me to the point that I enrolled in a full-time music program in college. I continue to have twice-weekly lessons with Harrison as he guides me through my journey in music.” -Irving, student for 2+ years “At the age of 60, I had been playing for about 3 years, when I decided I wanted to improve playing Jazz music and aimed to be able to get a basic capacity to improvise on Jazz from the 1940’s to 1960’s. Over the past 2 years Harrison helped me greatly on all aspects of playing: embouchure, breathing, understanding of chord theory and structure, understanding and playing of scales, and listening to rhythm. I have achieved my initial basic objective, and continue to advance. Harrison is very knowledgeable, teaches in a very friendly, relaxed and interactive manner, and uses a helpful mixture of theory, exercises and practice songs. I should also mention that our lessons are online because we live more than 300 km apart, but this works well for me.” -Werner, student for 2+ years “Harrison is an amazing saxophone teacher who delivers exceptional, fun lessons that focus on my desired growth as a saxophone player. I believe I’ve learned at a greater pace with his attention to detail and commitment to engaging, practical lessons. From complete novice to seasoned player, I believe Harrison can amplify your sax skills and have fun whilst doing so.” -Kamil, student for 2+ years “Harrison is a knowledgeable, insightful, patient, and kind music teacher and very impressive musician. His understanding of music is thorough and deep. His teaching style is informal, casual, and enjoyable. Since I have been studying with Harrison, I feel I am well underway to becoming a very well-rounded and capable musician.” -ZiCheng, student for 1+ years “Harrison was an incredible teacher who was willing to throw standardized curriculum out the window and cater lessons to my interest and passions. He kept things fun, while supporting my improvement in all the main areas of sax. You can tell every lesson is unique and Harrison’s enthusiasm for his own playing and learning is always present.” -Marshal, student for 1+ years “I love learning different techniques from Harrison which I would not have been able to just by watching online videos. Also, lessons are structured in a way that one can learn at their own pace, which makes playing sax much more enjoyable.” Wayne, student for 6+ months
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5 (5 reviews)
Perfect! My son Gavin likes Harrison's saxophone lesson very much.
- A great lesson! Umei's kid was a curious, present, and skilled student!Harrison's response :
Perfect! My daughter told me she benifits a lot from the lesson. She said she learnt many skills of playing jazz with saxophone.
- We've had great lessons so far!Harrison's response :
Perfect! Excellent instructor, patient and encouraging
- A clear and enthusiastic student!Harrison's response :
Perfect! Harrison is very empathetic and great a tutor!
- A great, enthusiastic first lesson! Thank you!Harrison's response :
Perfect! Great first session! Looking forward to learn from Harrison to achieve my goals.
- We had a good first lesson/meeting. He's an enthusiastic saxophonist, serious about learning and improving. I'm excited to work with him!Harrison's response :
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Rates
Rate
- $75
Pack prices
- 5h: $373
- 10h: $746
online
- $75/h
travel fee
- + $7
free lessons
The first lesson with Harrison will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
Details
I offer 60 minutes for $60, 45 minutes for $45, and 30 minutes for $30. I also like to schedule a (free) 15-minute phone/zoom call to meet, talk, and discuss our goals in advance of a first lesson. I apologize for any confusion, as I can't officially input this information into super pro.
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