Saxophone Lessons in NYC, NY
(212) 537-6746
Though you may have listened many times to the music of players such as Michael Brecker, Dexter Gordon or Lester Young, you'll discover a whole new world by learning to create those sounds yourself! That's why as an aspiring saxophonist, it's important to be matched with a good teacher who can show you the ins and outs of things like how to play major scales in basic keys, transcribing solos and mulitple note recognition.
Play on Stage!
Encore Music Lessons gives students a chance to play the saxophone in public each year at our annual spring recital.
To see video footage of the NY Spring Recital click here.
We use your location in NYC and your preferred availability to match you with the saxophone teacher that will be best.
For your comfort, all saxophone teachers are thoroughly background checked and referenced checked.
If you're ready to take that first step, give us a call today, and we'll connect you with a NYC based teacher for saxophone lessons.
Related Information
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- Individual Schedules: Let us know what times work for you and we'll connect you to a saxophone teacher who fits your schedule.
- Affordable Options: Select from several different lesson lengths to find one that fits your budget.
- Students in the NYC area have the option of taking saxophone lessons in the comfort of their home or in a teacher's studio.
- No Semester System or Term Contracts.
- Request a NYC saxophone teacher yourself from our Teacher Directory, or simply let us know your preferred schedule and we'll connect you with an instructor that can accommodate you.
Studio Lessons 
Influences: Jazz, Free Jazz, Improvised Music, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Abby..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Arranging (BM), Berklee College of Music [2002]
In-Home Lessons
Influences: Jazz, Free Jazz, Improvised Music, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Abby..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing and Arranging (BM), Berklee College of Music [2002]
Influences: Contemporary saxophonists (Chris Potter, Mark Turner, Joe Lovano, George..
Education: Saxophone Performance (BM), Berklee College of Music [2005]
Influences: Joe Henderson, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley,..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Performance (BM), University of North Texas [2000]
Influences: Charlie Parker, Keith Jarrett, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Chris Potter,..
Education: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies (Saxophone Performance) (BM), University of North Texas [2007]
Student Reviews
Chris is an excellent guitar teacher & friend. He has been giving lessons to my husband & son for almost 2 years now and we are very satisfied. He is very talented and can play any style of music, is patient, and most of all, encouraging. He really enjoys teaching and watching his students grow. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone who is interested in taking guitar lessons, whether they are a novice or at an advanced level.
RUTH - Jersey City, NJAbout the Saxophone
The saxophone is a conical-bored musical instrument usually considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to the clarinet.