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Jonny Dexter Saxophone Teacher (South East London)

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  • Professional Qualification BMus (Hons) Trinity College Of Music
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Full CRB Check
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Hello and welcome to my tutor page. You should be able to find all the information you need regarding my teaching below but if you have any questions feel free to contact me or visit my website.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
Saxophone - Jazz/ Classical (all ages and abilities)
ABRSM grades - Jazz/ Classical/ Theory
Flute/ Clarinet
Jazz improvisation (any instrument)
GCSE/ A - level tutoring
Tell me about your qualifications.
BMus (Hons) Trinity College Of Music
Grade 8 Saxophone
What kind of experience do you have?
In my ten years working as a teacher I have amassed a vast amount of experience. I have taught on a one to one basis to adults and children of all abilities as well as part of established organisations including a number of schools, Greenwich Music Service, Blackheath Halls (www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/blackheath-halls.aspx) and the Original Jazz Summer School (www.theoriginalukjazzsummerschool.webs.com).

I have taught first time players and absolute beginners, people who are coming back to music after a long break as well as more advanced players working towards higher grades or towards a GCSE of A-Level qualification.
I currently teach for Greenwich and Waltham Forest music services, for several schools in London as well as privately. I am particularly proud to run the Meantime Jazz Orchestra a community project based at Blackheath Halls. You can find a copy of my current CV in the My Media section of my page and more information regarding Meantime and my teaching on my website www.londonsaxophoneteacher.co.uk.

I have a flexible and dynamic approach to teaching and tailor each lesson to the individual needs of the student to ensure they are an enjoyable, rewarding and productive experience.I will always try to make sure that the material covered is understood in such a way that the student will be able to practice easily and with enjoyment outside of the lessons.

Sample topics covered

Reading notation- basic to advanced
Technique - basic to advanced
Improvisation
Music theory (including harmony / scale awareness)
Sight reading
Aural skills
Playing with other musicians

As well as teaching I am also an active performing musician with a wealth of experience. I have been lucky enough to work with and performed along side some of the UK’s finest Jazz Musicians including Martin Speake, Julian Seigel, Mark Lockheart, Alan Barnes and Geoff Simkins. I have performed with the acclaimed Bobby Lamb Big Band, toured Europe with the university of London Big Band and have played at some of London’s top music venues including the 100 Club, the 606 jazz club, the Jazz Café, and the Bulls Head Jazz Club as well as having played at one of the worlds biggest jazz festivals the North Sea Jazz Festival.

I have also played engagements up and down the country at prestigious venues including the Dorchester Hotel, Claridges Hotel, The National Maritime Museum, Banqueting House and Lords
How much do you charge?
I always offer the first lesson free of charge
At my home: £18/30min or £30/1hr
At your house: Rates start at £25/30mins or £35/1hr but vary depending on your location. Please contact me for details.
Where do you teach?
I teach from my home in Greenwich South East London. I will also travel to other areas of London to teach students in their home.
When are you available?
I am flexible and available during the day and evening on any given day. Contact me for more details.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I am happy to teach all ages and abilities
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
ABRSM grade exams/ GCSE/ A-Level qualifications
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
yes
Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at the London conservatoire Trinity College Of Music where I studied jazz with Martin Speake, Julian Seigel and Simon Purcell.

My Articles

The Art Of The Saxophone (book)

A great book about saxophone fundamentals is: The Art Of The Saxophone by Larry Teal

My Files

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Rehearsing the Meantime Jazz Orchestra
File Size: 1.57MB
Uploaded: 17/01/2012
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My c.v. with details of all my current teaching.
File Size: 68.26KB
Uploaded: 05/01/2012

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