Kellie Santin

Saxophone & Improvising expert

Kellie Santin | Saxophone & Improvising expert

I have co-authored seven books on how to play saxophone and clarinet with a strong emphasis on improvisation, published world-wide by Oxford University Press.

The most recent book is called 'Creative Saxophone Workbook' and it is a technique book for the intermediate player which covers the altissimo register, vibrato, playing in all keys, scales, modes, arpeggios, chord patterns and jazz chord progressions.

I run two saturday classes on saxophone at London's City Literary Institute, for adults and I teach privately.


Offering: private lessons, group classes and workshops.
Aimed at: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Ages: 8 +

Public Classes

Saxophone, Level 2 & 3 at the City Lit.

Saxophone 2

Have you studied the saxophone for at least a year, with some experience of performing? The emphasis will be towards popular and jazz styles in a group format.

Saxophone 3

Ideal if you're at intermediate level, can read and improvise, and have experience of performing. technical work will be combined with ensemble playing, improvisation and musicianship.

For more info: www.citylit.ac.uk

Type: 
course
Venue: 
City Literary Institute, Covent Garden
Location: 
WC2B4BA,
Date and time: 
Saturdays: Sax 2 10.30-12.00, Sax 3 12.15-13.45
Rates: 
£238, Snr £143, Conc £72

Private Teaching

Clarinet

I teach beginners how to play the clarinet using my own clarinet method, 'Creative Clarinet', published by Oxford University Press.

Location: 
NW1,
Rates: 
Generally speaking, usually £35 per 45 min. lesson

Improvisation

I teach people of all ages, levels and instuments, including voice, how to improvise in the follow styles: Jazz, Funk, Blues, R&B, Rock.

Teaching locations: 
I travel to students
Location: 
NW1,
Rates: 
Generally speaking, usually £35 per 45 min. lesson

Saxophone

I teach beginners through to advanced in the following styles: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Blues, Rock & Classical. I also teach improvisation, reading and how to make the most out of your practice time

Teaching locations: 
I travel to students
Location: 
NW1,
Rates: 
Generally speaking, usually £35 per 45 min. lesson

Experience

T.V.

Eight years playing in the studio band of a live television variety program where I performed with Joe Cocker, Tom Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Crawford, just to name a few.

Dates: 
Aug 2007

Hard-Fi

Played on Hard-fi's Stars of CCTV Album.

Dates: 
Aug 2007

FAQ

What if I can't read music? Does that matter?

Dosn't matter at all. I teach people to read while learning to play the sax.

Does it matter if I've never played before?

No. Not at all. I can help you out from day one. Including, instrument assembly and care.

Do I need my own sax?

Absolutely. I suggest purchasing a student Yamaha, either new or second-hand. Renting is also a good option, but only short term.Yamaha make great saxes that also retain their value if you wish to sell at a later date.

Based in
Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

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Currently accepting private students in the Primrose Hill area

If you live in Primrose Hill, Bellsize Park or Camden, I am currently taking on students in those locations.

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