THE NEXT GIANT STEP IN YOUR SAXOPHONE JOURNEY BEGINS TODAY
THE NEXT GIANT STEP IN YOUR SAXOPHONE JOURNEY BEGINS TODAY
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BETTER WAY TO LEARN THE SAX THAN YouTube VIDEOS & METHOD BOOKS?
Whether your goal is to:
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perform for your family and friends
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play in your community band
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sit in at a jam session
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be the sax player in a band
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perform at your church
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play your favorite songs at home for fun
You can make that dream a reality!
Over my many years of giving lessons, masterclasses & tutorials, I’ve developed a new method of teaching the sax that is designed specifically for the needs of adult saxophone players.
The secret to this new way of learning the sax is a clear step by step pathway that eliminates all of the guesswork about what to practice, how to practice, and what to practice next.
Using this method, I’ve helped 1000s of people – just like you, take their saxophone playing to the next level or start from scratch. And the best part is you can stop watching endless YouTube videos and work towards your saxophone goals in a straight path. So, let’s get started!
“I just wanted to tell you how excited I am about your sax school! I just completed the first pathway and I love it. Everything is so structured and accessible for everybody even if you just have started.”
– André L.
IS THE SAX SCHOOL THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
BEGINNERS / REFRESHERS
The Beginner Pathway is the perfect starting point for anyone who is new to the sax or picking it back up after a long break. Within 20 minutes of starting this course, you will be playing your first notes. By the end of the course, you will know all of your notes, how to read music & be on your way to playing all of your favorite songs.
INTERMEDIATE SAX PLAYERS
If you are an intermediate sax player, then this is the place you have been dreaming about… SERIOUSLY, this is it! The Sax School has multiple Pathway Courses geared towards intermediate sax players through early advanced that will absolutely level up every aspect of your saxophone playing.
IMPROVISATION
Whether you are just starting your improv journey or you already have some skills but want a better understanding of how chords, scales, and creativity all go together, the Sax School will give you a step by step pathway to help your inner sax star come out and shine through fully improvised solos.
TIPS & TRICKS
When it comes to learning to play the sax (or any instrument), there is a hard way & an easy way. The easy way is when everything is taught in an order that makes sense and is super easy to follow. That is my entire teaching philosophy behind the lessons in the Sax School. Throughout the courses, I’ll be showing you all of my best tips & tricks.
LEARN SONGS
If you want to learn a lot of songs, then you’re in the right place! In every Pathway Course, you will learn an entire set list worth of music. Not only will you build a large repertoire of songs, but you will also learn how to personalize those melodies and make them sound performance ready.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS
Do you want to learn how to play overtones & altissimo? Improvise beyond the basics? Understand how to solo over the dreaded minor 2-5-1? Do you know what a secondary dominant is? Or what the unwritten rules of jazz or funk style are? In the Sax School, I will show you an easy approach to learning all of these advanced concepts and a whole lot more.
THE SAX SCHOOL HAS PATHWAY & SPECIALTY COURSES RANGING FROM BEGINNER THROUGH EARLY ADVANCED.
CLASSICAL SAX PLAYERS
In the Sax School you will learn all of your scales and get your fingers moving fast and clean, but you will not find any lessons dedicated to classical sax.
KIDS LESSONS
The Sax School specializes in providing the most comprehensive online courses for beginner through early advanced sax players. My method of teaching was developed specifically for adult sax players.
NON-SAX-PLAYERS
If you play an instrument other than the sax, you will definitely learn something in the Sax School, but it is 100% set up for saxophone players. It’s in the name – SAX SCHOOL.
LEVEL UP YOUR SAX
Hear immediate results...
with the fastest & easiest way to supercharge your practice sessions and get the results you’ve always wanted.
Follow step by step lessons...
that will take all of the guesswork out of what to practice, how to practice, and what to practice next while giving you a clear pathway to crush all of your sax goals.
Work at your own pace...
and in the comfort of your own home, while taking saxophone courses that are setup exactly like in person lessons.
Learn the saxophone 50% faster...
than scrolling through endless YouTube videos or purchasing stacks of random method books by using my proven system of teaching the sax, which is designed specifically for adults just like you.
Save time & money...
with a streamlined teaching approach that is designed to be fun & easy to follow while helping you make constant progress, all for a fraction of the price of private lessons.
“I have tried several of the other online courses, which have frankly not lived up to expectation, and so I wanted to try your course for a month, to begin with. I have been very impressed by the quality of this course and have already improved greatly after only one week, so much so that I would like to upgrade my membership to the annual membership.“
– Andrew H.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
The Sax School secret is to guide you along a step by step Pathway to help supercharge your practice sessions, so you can get better faster.
The Sax School is made up of a series of Pathway Courses & Specialty Courses.
The courses are all set up in order and with easy to follow instructions so that you will always know exactly what you should be practicing. As you work your way through the lessons, you will hear constant progress.
How Pathway Courses work:
Pathway Courses guide you through comprehensive step by step lessons that will help develop all aspects of your sax playing and include lessons on learning songs, theory, scales, personalizing music, improvisation, technique, style, and special sax skills that are appropriate for your playing level.
How Specialty Courses work:
Specialty Courses are step by step lessons dedicated to a single topic or technique such as altissimo, overtones, jazz style, funk improv, etc.
What to expect in each lesson?
In every lesson, there are explanations, play alongs & PDFs for everything we cover. All lessons are done on both alto & tenor and tell you exactly what to practice before moving on to the next lesson.
The Sax School is set up to help you grow as a musician, develop a large repertoire of songs, and have a lot of fun while playing the saxophone.
With your ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP you get over 15 courses, all for one price!
PATHWAY COURSE CATALOG
LET’S GET STARTED!
If you are a beginner or restarter, then this is the perfect place to begin your journey into the world of playing the saxopophone.
In this course, we start at the very begining with taking your sax out of the case and putting it together.
From there, you will learn how to make your first sound, and gradually learn all of the fingerings & notes.
As an added bonus, you will also learn how to read music and rhythms as well as learn your first songs on the sax.
You will be able to work through this course in one month, and be well on your way to making your saxophone dreams come true!
LEARNING THE BASICS!
This is the most popular starting place in the Sax School.
In this course, we will unravel some of the mysteries of playing the sax, and you will hear HUGE improvements in your playing pretty quickly.
You will learn TONS of popular melodies, all of your major scales, and get your fingers moving fast & clean with the Chop Shop Technique Series.
We will also be laser focused on locking in all of the basics on the sax: embouchure, tonguing, breath support, intonation, tone, and much more.
If you are looking for structured progress while learning the sax… this is where it starts!
The Pathway To Creativity!
In this course, we will focus on playing the music that ISN’T written.
You will learn how to personalize songs through a technique called Ad Libbing.
You will also get a much deeper understanding of how to shape phrases through the use of goal notes, dynamics & articulations.
And the most exciting part of this course… we will dive into the world of improvisation. You will learn how to make up solos from scratch.
In addition, you will also learn how to read chord symbols, get your fingers moving even faster and cleaner, as well expand your knowledge of scales and theory.
This Pathway is your first step into creating your own music.
SUPER SIZE YOUR STYLE!
In this course, a strong emphasis is placed on personalizing the music you create.
We will dive deep into improvisation, where you will learn how to develop your improvised solos, and work your way through more complex chord changes.
You will learn more songs & further develop your ability to personalize melodies.
And there is an entire section dedicated to the “unwritten rules of articulations” that will teach you to phrase like a pro.
Music is all about expressing yourself, and in this Pathway Course you will learn how to really make the notes and rhythms come to life.
CREATING YOUR VOICE!
In this Pathway, a strong emphasis is placed on creating your own unique voice on the sax.
It’s not only the notes you play, but how you play them, and in this course we will explore several advanced techniques and pro tips to help you unlock your true potential.
In this course, you will learn how to use chromaticism and music language to make your solos and melodies more interesting by going well beyond the regular scales & chords.
We will also dive deep into some Charlie Parker transcriptions, as well as unlock the altissimo register (high notes) of your saxophone.
This course will open your mind & ears to what is possible on the saxophone!
SPECIALTY COURSES
In addition to the 5 main Pathway Courses, there are also several Specialty Courses dedicated to specific saxophone topics and techniques. These additional Specialty Courses are all included with your ALL ACCESS membership to the Sax School.
Hover your mouse over each course title for a brief description.
ULTIMATE ALTISSIMO
This course takes you from sounding your first altissimo note through mastery of the upper range of your saxophone.
THE CHOP SHOP
This technique course will get your fingers moving fast & clean through the use of patterns & licks.
IMPROVISATION
In this course, we take you from one note solos all the way through developing solos over complex chord changes.
AD LIBBING
In this course, you'll learn how to personalize a melody by adding dynamics, notes, articulations, and feeling to it.
SAX BASICS
In this course, we take it back to the basics and concentrate on the fundamentals of playing the sax.
SCALES
In this course, you will learn & organize 6 different types of scales: major, minor, mixolydian, dorian, aeolian & 2-5-1 scales.
JAZZ STYLE
In this course, you'll learn the unwritten rules of jazz articulation & master the art of ad libbing.
FUNK STYLE
In this course, we show you step by step how to play funk grooves & solos, while learning 10 classic funk songs.
PENTATONIC LICKS & PATTERNS
This course is laser focused on getting the sound of the pentatonic scales in your ears & under your fingers.
POP PLAY ALONGS
In this course, you'll play melodies with a backing track at an intermediate level.
BEBOP CHOP SHOP
In this course, you'll play technique exercises in a bebop jazz style over jazz standards.
COMING SOON!
Every new course will be included in your All Access Membership. I add 2 - 3 courses per year.
“I’ve been a member of your sax school for a little over 4 months. Before joining, I had been playing for a few months with mixed results due to the lack of a clear path. So, thanks for the great content and the very clear pathway to progress.”
– David J.
“Scott’s great teaching has been a gift to me. My playing has improved out of sight. The course structure in the SPSS has allowed me to dramatically improve my sound, put me on a path to technical mastery, but most importantly, given me the ears to hear and play with a level of artistry that had been missing.”
– Neil M.
“I have been taking your online classes now for eight months. I’ve learned more in eight months than I have in the last twenty five years of playing horn. I am 63 and having the time of my life.”
– Gabe Q.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
As a performer Scott:
• is an internationally acclaimed sax player with a signature sound & style that has gained him fans from all around the globe.
• has released 2 CDs as a leader, which received international airplay & writeups in music publications.
• has amassed millions of views & over 100,000 followers with his ever growing online social media platforms.
• has performed on some of the largest stages & arenas in the world as a featured saxophonist.
• is in demand as a session player, having recorded sax parts on 100s of recording sessions for movies & television.
• played on the Vita Ce Ne world tour for European pop legend Eros Ramazzotti, where he performed in over 30 countries & on 4 continents.
As an educator Scott:
• is in demand as a teacher & content creator for some of the biggest brands in the music education & saxophone world.
• has one of the most popular YouTube channels in the saxophone community and is known for his ability to simplify complex concepts.
• is an endorsing artist for P. Mauriat, BG France, Legere Reeds, Barkley Brazil Mouthpieces, Syos Mouthpieces & Key Leaves.
• has taught saxophone at every level from beginner through university and has helped 1000s of saxophone players find their musical voice.
• is super excited about the learning platform in the Sax School and all of the members he can help reach their saxophone goals.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You feel like you're not improving as much as you would like to on the sax?
You don't know what you should be practicing?
Your sax playing sounds bland and boring and you don't know why?
JOIN THE SAX SCHOOL TODAY & GET THE STRUCTURE YOU NEED TO HEAR IMMEDIATE RESULTS!
The Scott Paddock Sax School is laser focused on helping you become a better sax player by guiding you along a direct path, structured to help you see immediate results. From beginner through advanced, with a really strong emphasis on the intermediate player, we’ve got you covered! Available on ALL DEVICES! 💻 📱🔲
The Scott Paddock Sax School is laser focused on helping you become a better sax player by guiding you along a direct path, structured to help you see immediate results. From beginner through advanced, with a really strong emphasis on the intermediate player, we’ve got you covered! Available on ALL DEVICES! 💻 📱🔲
PRACTICE WHENEVER YOU WANT, WITH 24 HOUR ACCESS TO EVERY COURSE & LESSON!
I am benefitting so much from Scott’s program. I am a restarter and on his intermediate track. Scott’s courses are everything that I hoped for and include a practice plan as well as scale work, technical exercises and interpreting songs. I have never found such a great step-wise approach to turning dots into music. I am seeing weekly progress in my playing. I highly recommend this program for any adult restarter like myself.
Andrew B.
Thank you for this course. I am loving the way you teach. It is exactly the kind of material I have been searching for. It’s like having a personal tutor.
Bruce L.
Hello from Melbourne, Australia. I’ve signed up for your sax school website. Fantastic job! It’s hands down the best online beginners & intermediate saxophone developmental lessons website that I have experienced. It’s obvious it’s taken you a very long time and substantial funds to create such a huge volume of detailed lessons. I appreciate that it’s logically ordered and structured and I’m relieved that it’s affordably priced. I’m so inspired and motivated to develop my sax skills.
John S.
10 DAY MONEY BACK GUARENTEE
SAVE MONEY
Monthly tuition at the Scott Paddock Sax School is a fraction of the cost for a single lesson with me. For this fee, you will have full access 24 hours a day, on any type of device, and be able to work at your own pace. The Sax School is set up in the exact same way that I teach private lessons.
RISK FREE
Your membership to the Scott Paddock Sax School has a 10 day money back guarantee. If you decide in the first 10 days that the Sax School is not the right fit for you, just send me an email and you will receive a full refund, no questions asked. I want every member to be completely satisfied with their membership experience.
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
The Scott Paddock Sax School is a global saxophone community. I have welcomed new members from over 50 countries who all have one thing in common… they all want to take their sax playing to the next level, just like you.