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Xander
- Rate $65
- Response 1h

$65/h
1st lesson free
- Saxophone
Award-winning and internationally touring saxophonist, teaching jazz saxophone lessons to students of all levels.
- Saxophone
Lesson location
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At Xander's house: Seattle
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 10 mi. from Seattle
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Recommended
Xander is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Xander
Xander Johns is a Saxophonist, Composer, and Music Producer, known for his eclectic, catchy, and dance-driven music rooted in Jazz and Classical techniques. His extensive background in saxophone performance has led him on multiple international tours, performing at jazz festivals across France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Belgium, the USA, and notable venues/recording studios such as KNKX Public Radio, Lincoln Center, Jazz a Montreux, North Sea Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, Jazz à Vienne Jazz Festival, Earshot Jazz Festival, Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, and Benaroya Hall. Xander currently produces electro-pop music under the moniker Xandrr, as well as the electronic duo Sundust, with fellow producer Saezo. Xander is a freelance gigging jazz musician. He also composes works for multimedia, film, tv, advertisements, and video games. Xander is completing his BM in Technology and Applied Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied composition and saxophone under the tutelage of Chad LB, David Sanchez, Edward Simon, Steve Davis, and Lenny Kiser. I have over 6 years of teaching experience. I welcome students of all ages and abilities.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching style is based on the belief that musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed for all people.
I tailor my teaching to each individual students' needs, to help them realize their personal musical goals.
Lessons will include exercises that break down broad skills into easily manageable goals and objectives for the student.
Some skills that we may develop in lessons include: Tone Production, Technique, Learning Standards, Sight-Reading, Developing Jazz Vocabulary, Ear Training, Improvisation, Playing With Emotion.
I specialize in jazz baritone saxophone, but also teach alto, soprano, and tenor.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Xander’s passion for music results in him creating music that is inspiring and unique for others. His personality, desire to help others and his clear communication in combination with him being a good listener make it easy to talk to him. I hope Xander gets to share his passion for music with more people.
I think Xander is a great teacher. He is very patient. When I make mistakes he helps me solve them one by one with clear logic. He is also great at motivating me by planning out actionable goals. I never get bored in my lessons because Xander is so passionate.
Ableton is my favorite DAW for music production. Xander helped make my production workflow faster and more efficient. I've learned not only how to use Ableton better, but also how to become a more creative music producer.
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Rates
Rate
- $65
Pack rates
- 5h: $325
- 10h: $650
online
- $65/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Xander will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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