Find answers to frequently asked questions about saxophone lessons at Brooklyn Saxophone Studio. If your question isn’t answered below, feel free to contact us.
Do you offer in-person saxophone lessons in NYC?
Yes! Brooklyn Saxophone Studio will send their instructor to your home for lessons in New York City (Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens). In person lessons are scheduled on weekdays during the day for adults or after school for students.
Can I take saxophone lessons online?
Yes, Brooklyn Saxophone Studio offers virtual lessons via FaceTime, Zoom, and Skype.
Where do I get my first saxophone?
During your free phone consultation, Brooklyn Saxophone Studio can help you identify whether you would like to purchase or rent an instrument, and identify the best option of what instrument to choose and where to get it.
What kind of Saxophone should I start with?
The biggest consideration when deciding which saxophone to start with is size, and the next one is playability. For most students alto saxophone is a great place to start because it is a manageable size, and not too difficult to play. Tenor saxophone is ok too, as long as the student is tall enough to hold it comfortably.
How old do you need to be to start learning saxophone?
If you are old enough to hold a saxophone you’re old enough to learn to play. Every kid is different so there are no strict rules about age at Brooklyn Saxophone Studio, but in general, most students 8 years and older should have no problem diving in.
How do saxophone lessons cultivate creativity?
Studying a musical instrument can be a transformative experience in a students life. Saxophone lessons are a powerful way to watch practice lead to improvement, build an enduring appreciation for music & music performance, or discover a lifelong passion.
Is it hard to learn saxophone as an adult?
It is never too late to learn to play the saxophone. Whether you are coming back to the instrument after playing in school, or starting for the first time, Brooklyn Saxophone Studio can help you build a strategy to learn to play the music and styles you enjoy within the time constraints of your daily schedule.
Can I learn saxophone on my own?
No matter what instrument you play, musical study involves a lot of work on your own. However, having a teacher to help guide your practice can be really helpful. With weekly saxophone lessons, students will learn faster and have more fun playing music on their own every day.
How long will it take to learn saxophone?
Saxophone is a logically built and user friendly instrument. With saxophone lessons, any student can be playing simple songs within a couple weeks of starting on the instrument. From there, it is up to each student to decide how far they want to go. As long as a student has musical curiosity, they will continue to learn new ways to express themselves with the saxophone.