INTERMEDIATE SAX PLAYERS LEVEL UP TODAY!
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.
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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.
COURSE CATALOG
Included with your All Access Membership.
The Beginner Pathway focuses on the basics of putting the sax together, playing notes, learning fingerings, learning how to read rhythms/notes, and playing simple songs. It’s the perfect starting point for a true beginner, a refresher, or someone transitioning from a different instrument.
Included with your All Access Membership.
The Early Intermediate Pathway focuses on digging deeper into the basics of embouchure, tonguing, breath support, tone, intonation, etc. – The main emphasis for this Pathway is on expanding your song repertoire as well as learning the concepts of dynamics & articulations. You will also learn all of your major scales and be introduced to The Chop Shop technique series, which will help get your fingers moving faster & cleaner. This Pathway is a great starting point for the Sax School.
Included with your All Access Membership.
The Intermediate: part 1 Pathway focuses on playing the music that isn’t written. You will learn how to personalize songs by ad libbing on the melody and start your journey into the world of improvisation. You will expand your knowledge of scales & theory while learning how to read chord symbols. You will also learn new songs at a much higher level. The Chop Shop series will get your fingers moving even faster and cleaner. This Pathway is your first step into creating your own music on the sax.
Included with your All Access Membership.
The Intermediate: part 2 Pathway focuses on developing improvised solos & navigating your way through more complex chord changes. You will learn more songs & further develop your ability to personalize melodies through the use of ad libbing. The Chop Shop series will get your fingers moving even faster and cleaner. And the Jazz Style Etudes section will give you an in-depth understanding of the unwritten rules of articulations. In this Pathway, a strong emphasis will be placed on personalizing the music you create.
Included with your All Access Membership.
The Early Advanced Pathway focuses on diving much deeper into improvising over complex chord progressions and making your solos sound more interesting by using pro tips & techniques. You will learn how to interpret Charlie Parker transcriptions that will open your ears to chromaticism and get your fingers moving faster and cleaner. You will develop your altissimo register and learn how to incorporate those notes into your saxophone playing. In this Pathway, a strong emphasis will be placed on breaking the rules and creating your own voice.
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 familiar pop 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.
The Sax School has only one level of membership - ALL ACCESS
With your All Access Membership, you get everything in the Sax School. You can choose between a monthly membership (billed once a month) or a discounted yearly membership (billed once a year).
Above is a list of all of the Pathway & Specialty courses that are included with your All Access Membership to the Scott Paddock Sax School.
The Sax School has only one level of membership - ALL ACCESS
With your All Access Membership, you get everything in the Sax School. You can choose between a monthly membership (billed once a month) or a discounted yearly membership (billed once a year).
Above is a list of all of the Pathway & Specialty courses that are included with your All Access Membership to the Scott Paddock Sax School.
MEMBERSHIP PRICING
* There is a 10 day risk free money back guarantee on all membership plans.
“I can’t say enough good things about your school. It is fantastic!!! I’m so glad I’ve joined. You are giving your students all the tools to become a truly well rounded sax player who can “hang” in any popular musical genre. Great stuff!”
– Gerry A.
* There is a 10 day risk free money back guarantee on all membership plans.
“I have been very impressed by the quality of your courses and have already improved greatly after only one week, so much so that I would like to upgrade my membership to the annual subscription.”
– Andrew H.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know where to start in the Sax School?
Finding your starting point in the Sax School is super easy! Once you enroll in the Sax School you will receive an email giving you simple directions to follow to find the perfect starting point for you.
Are the Sax School lessons done on both alto & tenor sax?
Yes! All of the lessons, play alongs & demonstrations are done on both alto and tenor sax. Often times in separate videos (one for alto sax & one for tenor sax). All of the PDFs are in the correct key for each instrument.
Who is a good fit for the Sax School?
The Scott Paddock Sax School is specifically designed for beginner through early advanced adult saxophone players who are looking for a saxophone course that is set up exactly like private lessons.
Do I need to already know how to play the sax to join the Sax School?
No! In the Sax School you can start from scratch. The very first lesson in the Beginner Pathway shows you how to get your sax out of the case and put it together, and then we continue on from there! You’ll be playing your first notes on the sax within 20 minutes of starting the course.
Am I too old to start playing the saxophone?
No! Many of our members have recently retired and are looking for a new hobby or are finally making the dream of playing the saxophone a reality. Our youngest members in the Sax School are in their 20s and our oldest members are in their 80s. And we have a good mix of every age in between. You’re never too old to start playing the sax!
What's the difference between the Scott Paddock Sax School and other online courses?
There are 2 main differences. The first is that my Sax School is set up exactly like saxophones lessons and everything flows seamlessly from one Pathway Course to the next. It is the most comprehensive, fastest, and easiest way to learn and progress as a sax student. The second is in the way that I present the material. Using a step by step approach to teaching the sax makes the lessons really easy to follow, and you will hear constant improvement in your sax playing as you work through each lesson.
Can I cancel whenever I want?
Yes! You can cancel at any time, and the recurring membership payment will stop at the end of your current billing cycle.