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Introduction To Playing The Alto Saxophone

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of the alto saxophone, improvisation, and playing both the lead and support role. Read more.

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Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
2h 44m

Multi-instrumentalist Todd Porter has been teaching music on several instruments for the past 15 years.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for complete beginners

What you’ll learn: 

  • 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: 

  • 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.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about playing the alto saxophone.

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

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for complete beginners

What you’ll learn: 

  • 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: 

  • 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.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about playing the alto saxophone.

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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