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.

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.

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.

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.

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.