Taught by renowned saxophonist
Michael Shults
This course takes you through how to approach the classical Saxophone from the perspective of a Jazz specialist. You will learn about the differences between the playing style, as well as how to adjust your embouchure in order to play with a classical aesthetic. Most importantly you will learn how to build the flexibility required in order to play in both a classical and a jazz style.
Crossover Mindset
Join Michael Shults as he guides you through the mindset required to perform in both Classical and Jazz styles.
Classical Embouchure
In this lesson you will learn about the fundamentals of how to form an embouchure to produce the best classical sound.
Classical Voicing
This lesson takes you through the basics of classical saxophone sound production, with a focus on producing a consistent and rich tone.
Air and Articulation
This lesson focuses on classical articulation, especially on how the tongue interacts with the reed.
Exercises and Repertoire
In this lesson you will learn a series of exercises as well as some basic repertoire to help you consolidate both your sound and style.
Michael Shults is a sought-after performer in both jazz and classical circles. He is the Professor of Saxophone at the University of Memphis.
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