Intermediate Student Curriculum

I. Equipment Selection

Learn what horns the pros play , and why

Learn what mouthpiece/reed setups the pros use, and why

Tips on buying a new or used professional model saxophone

Selecting an appropriate mouthpiece for the sound you want

The pros and cons of different ligature configurations

How to custom shave your reeds

II. Study Regiment

Proper standing posture

Warm up exercises

Long tone studies

Vibrato exercises

Intermediate scales and patterns

Intermediate musical composition study

Intermediate Theory

Beginning improvisational studies

Beginning ear training exercises

Beginning music transcription

Beginning altissimo high harmonic studies

III. Tonal Technique:

Projecting and developing a robust, professional tone quality

Playing in tune while playing different volume levels

Dynamics and phrasing

Proper breathing techniques

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