Saxophone Lessons in Singapore
If you love jazz or the soulful sound of rhythm and blues, start saxophone lessons in Singapore. Stradivari Strings has qualified saxophone teachers in Singapore to conduct the following:
Most beginner students start with alto saxophone lessons, as it is easier to manage. The soprano saxophone is shorter in length thus accurate tuning is more difficult for beginners starting saxophone lessons in Singapore. The tenor saxophone is larger size and has lower pitch, so it requires more are to be blown through the mouthpiece to produce sound. Thus it is more suited to students taking intermediate or advance level saxophone lessons in Singapore. The baritone saxophone is large, thus more suited to advanced students.
Once you have decided to start saxophone lessons in Singapore and identified a great saxophone teacher, you will need to source for your own saxophone. Do come to Stradivari Strings to select your saxophone.
The caliber of our saxophone teachers in Singapore range from ABRSM Diploma qualified saxophone teachers, to degree qualified saxophone teachers from well-known music conservatories around the world. Each saxophone teacher is carefully vetted and qualified. The process includes interview and audition, as well as getting feedback from students. Very experienced saxophone teachers in Singapore are versatile and can coach in any genre, be it jazz, pop, rock, blues.
Aside from qualifications, the other important factor to look out for when selecting saxophone teachers in Singapore to start saxophone lessons is the teacher’s experience. How many years of teaching experience, how many students, age group of students. If you intend to get qualifications via the ABRSM exams, best if the coach has experience in this area as well.
Saxophone lessons in Singapore can be arranged at Sultan Plaza, your place or at saxophone teacher’s location.
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* ABRSM grade 8 distinction in Saxophone
* ABRSM Grade 8 Flute
Coaching and conducting experience:
* coaching since year 2010 (15 years)
* Conducted woodwind sectionals and saxophone ensembles (RI/RJC/SMU) from 1998-2011, and serving as Saxophone Section Leader (RI/RJC/SMU)
* Student Music Director of Symphonia Band 2009-2010
* Joined Singapore Symphony Chorus as Tenor Singer/Performer with SSO from 2016-Present
* SAF Central Band from 2004-2006 as Alto Saxophone player with doubling experience In Alto/Baritone Saxophone
Ian is passionate about arts and music and hope that his students will savour the art of music making and enhance their self expression
Bachelor’s Degree (Honours – First Class) LASALLE College of the Arts 2015 – 2017
BA(Hon)Music – Composition and Arranging
Diploma (with Merit) Singapore Polytechnic 2007 – 2010
Music and Audio Technology
– Singapore International Band Festival 2010 champion with Singapore Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
– Co-bandleader/clarinetist/composer/arranger in local third-stream group “Stoney Cats”
– A part of Esplanade’s Bright Young Things 2011 programme aimed at selected youth individuals
– Saxophonist of local neo-soul group “Afterglow”, winning a place in 2014 NOISE Singapore
– Music co-arranger for SAF Central Band at 2012 Spasskaya Tower International Military Tattoo in Moscow, Russia
– Music composer for SAF Family Concert 2012
– A regularly gig-ing saxophonist who has performed for events in numerous locations such as The Fullerton Hotel, Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Shangri-la, Hotel St Regis, Swissotel Merchant Court, etc.
– Music arranger for SAF Central Band at 2018 JSDF Marching Festival at Tokyo, Japan
– Music arranger for SAF Central Band Virtual Concert 2020
– Music arranger for NDP 2021 combined band tattoo
– Music co-arranger for NDP 2022 combined band tattoo
Joseph Chong (b. 1991) is a Singaporean saxophonist, music educator and band director. He began learning the saxophone at the age of ten when he was a member of the Maha Bodhi School Band. Under the musical direction and influence of veteran conductor, Mr Quek Boon Hui, Joseph’s passion for music grew and this led him to pursue Music professionally. He studied under the tutelage of Dr. Zechariah Goh and Leslie Wong at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore and received mentorship from visiting professors such as Dr. Lin Chien Kwan, Mr. Dan Gelok and Mr. Vince Gnojek from the USA. As a member of the NAFA Saxophone Quartet, he travelled to Thailand as part of a musical exchange at the Mahidol University in Bangkok and represented Singapore for the International Wind Band Festival in Taiwan and the prestigious World Saxophone Congress in France. In 2015, Joseph received his Bachelor of Music (Hons.) degree in Saxophone performance accredited by the Royal College of Music, UK.
Danial is a multi-genre saxophonist and teacher with vast experience teaching/leading in concert bands and private lessons. Certified with a ABRSM grade 8 practical in saxophone and grade 5 theory, Danial is well versed in classical music as well as pop (top 100s), blues and jazz music.
Danial has over 14 years of experience playing in the local scene, with various high profile stints such as the Thomson Swing Band, NUS Jazz Band, NUS Wind Symphony, Singapore Wind Symphony Orchestra, SPF Band and Orchestra Collective.
He draws his inspiration from Jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt and Cannonball Adderley. Today you can find him playing different genres including pop and jazz/neosoul styles.
Danial started coaching in 2018 and has experience coaching students of all age groups.
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