Everything you need to start mastering Jazz Saxophone

 

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Open your case knowing EXACTLY what to practice!

Your monthly practice book, video course, and masterclasses contains weekly lesson exercises, custom warmup, etudes, and three exam levels! Surprise bonus content included for every ability level. NOTHING else to purchase - no need for extra courses or more .pdf pattern books!

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Weekly Live Lessons

Every Week you practice with Dr. Wally. An hour long session showing you what and HOW to practice that week's materials. It's a fun play along session and you can re-watch the recording as often as you'd like. 

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THRIVE IN A COMMUNITY

Chat with Dr. Wally and the private studio members, share your success, and get the support a great community provides. You'll have access to WEEKLY office hours. Grab a cup of coffee and chat with Dr. Wally and the studio members!

A COMPLETE curriculum

Practice with CONFIDENCE

Start each week with a proven practice plan, carefully curated by Dr. Wally. From the five-minute warmup, to dozens of play along exercise, you'll never wonder: "What or how should I be practicing?!"

Join the Private Studio
  • Live weekly Masterclasses

  • Weekly Beginner Lessons
  • Personal Feedback from Dr. Wally 
  • Functional Theory Videos

  • Ear Training modules

  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced paths

  • Hi-Fi downloadable Backing Tracks

  • Beautifully curated monthly .pdf books

  • BeBop Technique Studies

  • MUCH, MUCH, MORE! 

These Aren't Stale, Static Video Lesson. 

It's a LIVING Curriculum
  • PRACTICE TOGETHER. You're not alone, every week our live, play along lessons have you learning content with your peers. 
  • PERSONAL FEEDBACK. Each month students submit exams and get detailed audio feedback from  Dr. Wally. The critique is supportive, specific, and HIGHLY actionable! 
  • WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS. Grab a cup of coffee and join our Friday Socials. Ask Questions, chat about gear, and get to know your studio-mates.
  • FRESH CONTENT MONTHLY. Every month I drop a HUGE module, expertly curated into weekly lessons. Every lesson has beginning, intermediate, and advanced content. We learn together and cheer each other on as we master the saxophone.
You're not alone!

We got you.

JOIN US!

Hi there, I'm Dr. Wally

I'm obsessed with mid-century jazz, the study of saxophone fundamentals, and teaching. Yes, I love teaching. 

I've performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, toured with the US Army Intelligence Band, taught saxophone at several Universities, and founded the Saxophone Academy. 

I'm incredibly proud of the studio we've built. The community we've fostered. The incredible GROWTH I've seen in my students. I hope you join us.

- Dr. Wally
Imagine...
  • Weekly LIVE LESSONS. We make practice, easy (just log-in and play along) and fun. 
  • Clear. Weekly. Goals.. We don't do tips and tricks, Dr. Wally has developed a complete curriculum inspired by the greatest jazz teachers. 
  • Accountability. Submit something simple or as complex as you'd like to get personal, supportive feedback from Dr. Wally. 
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What's Included

 

#1- Monthly Workbooks

Exercises with a purpose, bespoke Etudes based off our "Standard of the Month." EVERY Exercise is demonstrated on Alto and Tenor

#2- Weekly Workshops and Office Hours

I get to know my students. I rather like them. We meet often, pop in a zoom and have casual discussions about all things saxophone and jazz. I don't "Livestream" and read your comments. NO. We get together and talk. Like normal people. (mostly normal...)

#3- Exam Feedback

A great curriculum is not a buffet. You need structured goals and accountability. Each month you can choose to submit part of our curriculum and get detailed, specific feedback from Dr. Wally. 

The Result? 

You'll make progress. BIG progress if you put in the work. The missing link in most online platforms is twofold: Community and Accountability.

You can quit questioning if you're "practicing the right thing," and start enjoying the journey. 

Limited time BONUS! 

Scale Master-Course ($150 value)

A complete 12 week system for learning technique and peak performance on the saxophone. Including our path to mastery workbook!

Art of the ii - V7 Masterclass ($97 value)

An hour of in-depth, functional theory covering the most common set of chord changes in jazz. Play along exercises and .pdf worksheet. 

Theory Basics Masterclass

An hour long masterclass to understand chords, their function, and how to USE Them for improvisation!

Private Studio Membership

$49/month

billed monthly

  • Monthly Module downloads
  • Feedback from Dr. Wally
  • Live Masterclasses
  • Weekly Office Hours
  • 12 Week Scales Master Course
  • Beginner  to Advanced Curriculum
  • MUCH, MUCH more!
Join the Academy!

Private Studio - Annual

$39/month

SAVE $120/YEAR • Billed annually at $468

  • Monthly Module downloads
  • Feedback from Dr. Wally
  • Live Masterclasses
  • Weekly Office Hours
  • 12 Week Scales Master Course
  • Beginner  to Advanced Curriculum
  • MUCH, MUCH more!
Join the Academy!

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