In this section you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started on the sax and make your first sounds. We will show you how to properly set up your sax while using proper posture, breathing, optimal embouchure, and more! By the end of this section, you will be able to put together the instrument's different pieces while demonstrating good posture and breathing.

Intro to Saxophone(20:12)

This video will introduce the class, discuss some saxophone history, and teach you about the different types of saxophones and our favorite players.

Fundamentals(24:20)

We'll walk you through how to set up your sax, starting with your mouthpiece, reed, and ligature, and teach you how to play with the optimal embouchure, which will allow you to create a good tone.

Grace & Leo’s Setup(6:13)

This video will take a deep dive into the different gear we use and how we think and make our decisions for picking out our sax equipment.

Reeds(10:27)

We'll share tips and tricks about how to find the right reed, properly care for it, and how to un-warp a reed!

Saxophone Care(24:33)

We'll show you how to properly care for your sax with instructions for cleaning it, tips for storing it, and what to do when your horn is not working.

This section will teach you the foundational technical skills you need to know to get started on the sax through our most advanced extended techniques. You'll learn how to prepare and get the most out of your practice session, develop a good consistent tone with long tones and overtones, and play with clean and fast tonguing. You will learn how to lock into a groove with different tempos and play through all your scales with our video play-along tracks.

Developing Your Sound As An Artist(11:40)

We'll talk about our saxophone influences, finding inspiration in non-sax players, and tips for crafting your sound.

Practice Mindset(5:22)

In this video, we're going to help you establish a healthy mindset around practicing so you can practice effectively and have fun while you're doing it.

Long Tones(8:13)

Long tones are the #1 way you can get a better sound and strengthen your embouchure control. We will take you through our long tone warm-up exercises.

Overtones & Altissimo(14:49)

We'll teach you how to set yourself up for success when it comes to playing overtones. We'll be going over the overtone series, chromatic overtones, power chords, and altissimo exercises.

Tonguing & Articulation(14:50)

We'll teach you how to practice clean and fast tonguing & articulation using the breath attack and exercises to strengthen your tongue muscles. We will also teach you the technique needed to play flutter tonguing.

Basic Exercises(13:25)

You'll learn how to lock in while playing different tempos and grooves and how to integrate different intervals and jumps into your major & minor scales.

Pentatonic & Blues Scales(9:42)

We will show you the major & minor pentatonic and blues scales and how to use different rhythms to take your improv from simple to complex.

Practice Techniques(5:22)

We show you the practice tools we use, best practices for properly tracking your progress, and will take you through a sample practice routine that you can start using every day!

Advanced Exercises(13:22)

You'll learn about how to integrate chord substitutions into your improv, learn to play basslines that outline harmony, how to utilize jumps, and we'll show you some show-stopping technical tricks, including trills & chromatic tremolo.

Extended Techniques: Bending, Growling, Vibrato, Duck Honk, Subtone(30:29)

We'll teach you how to create each sound and our tips for using these techniques in your improv.

Leo P Gliss(12:02)

Leo P will peel back the curtain and teach you how to play his epic gliss, as well as discuss the inspiration behind creating it!

This section will take you through our real-time process for writing a brand new song as we discuss song form, chord progressions, and topline melodies. Grace will teach her ear training methodology so you can connect the musical ideas you hear in your head directly to your fingers. Our beginner improvisers will learn to integrate storytelling and conversational skills to make their solos more exciting and fun!

Songs(7:00)

You'll learn how to identify a few standard song form structures, including the blues form, rhythm changes, AABA, and verse/pre-chorus/chorus.

Songwriting(15:43)

We'll deconstruct our original songs "Warriors" and "Feels Like Home" for you so you can better understand our writing process.

Grace and Leo Write A Song(26:59)

We wrote a brand new song in 20 min and documented our exact process for you. We take you through finding inspiration, writing a bassline, topline, improv, harmony & adding simple choreography!

Ear Training With Grace(13:31)

Grace will teach you how to identify different intervals and chord progressions and how to take the musical ideas in your head and translate it to your fingers by hearing, singing, and playing.

Beginner Improvisation(16:17)

You'll learn how to develop a healthy, happy, and creative mindset around improv to help overcome any fears you may have. We'll teach you tips you can use right away to start improvising!

Phrasing(15:15)

You'll learn how to approach improv in different music genres and techniques for adding rap rhythms and melodic playing into your Improvisation.

Advanced Improvisation(17:11)

You'll learn a new perspective for approaching Improvisation. We'll take you through voice-leading techniques, how to add more complex rhythm and ideas for improvising using shapes.

Solo House Sax with Leo P(22:07)

Leo P breaks down his famous solo house sax style. He'll take you through his inspiration for creating this style, teach you the form, arrangement, groove, build, drop, and how to put it all together.

This section will teach you how to become a polished stage performer and connect with your audience. We will discuss techniques for overcoming stage fright, how to prepare for the show with the right mindset, what to wear, how to interact with your audience, adding in choreography and body language, and how to build your show!

Becoming a Dynamic Performer(6:53)

We'll discuss what defines excellent stage presence, how to control the room's energy, and how to add in facial expressions to add more pizzaz into your performance.

Overcoming Stage Fright(20:23)

In this video, you'll learn tips & techniques for calming your nerves before hitting the stage.

Preparing For a Show(1:58)

We will show you our pre-performance routines and talk about how we center ourselves and hype up before a show so we can perform our very best.

Developing a Stage Character(7:32)

We will discuss key things you should think about when creating your own stage character and how to create a caricature version of yourself.

Stage Fashion(13:31)

You'll learn key things for putting together a stage look that you feel confident in, as well as tricks for dealing with wardrobe malfunctions on stage.

Putting Together a Stage Outfit(7:46)

We'll dive deeper into putting together your outfit by discussing materials, accessories, and layering techniques that you will want to look out for when shopping!

Building Your Show(16:46)

We'll take you through all the elements of building your setlist and key things, such as designing dynamic shifts and building in special moments within your show.

Audience Interaction(12:14)

We'll show you our techniques for interacting and engaging with your audience using verbal communications and body language.

Body Language(14:35)

We'll show you how you can add even more flair to your performance by adding body language and connecting with your emotions while playing.

Choreography and Stage Movement(19:59)

We'll teach you some necessary foundational steps we often use, including the two-step, diagonal heel tap, and cross turn around. Leo P will break down his kick move and signature footwork for you.

This section will discuss our experience in the music industry and the key takeaways that we feel will help you as you develop your career. Get ready for story-time as we break down some of our past experiences from working with producers and writers in the studio, collaborating with other artists and management, and stories from the road.

Professionalism(16:47)

We will discuss how you can proactively create a reputation that will have people calling you back for gigs and our experiences for drawing professional boundaries when communicating as a bandleader to your band and team.

Gigging(16:07)

We chat about creating your own musical scene, getting over your fear of rejection, and paying your dues.

Busking(10:43)

Leo P talks about his early experience with busking, the benefits and risks, and how you can get the most out of busking sessions.

Venue Etiquette(5:18)

We'll share our tips for communicating with stagehands while touring and communicating your needs in a friendly tone.

Recording(12:56)

We will discuss the recording process and what gear you need to get started. We'll talk about best practices for working with producers and the importance of figuring out writer and producer percentage splits and agreements ahead of time.

Touring(6:14)

We'll talk about how we have developed our fan bases and our recommendations for approaching grassroots touring, support tours, and when to take promotion gigs versus paid gigs.

Collaboration(6:04)

We'll chat about how collaborations have led to opportunities in our careers and tips for learning to communicate with others in a collaborative setting.

Wellness(5:52)

We'll discuss how we take care of our physical and mental health, exploring topics such as diet, sleep, exercise, therapy, and mindfulness.

Inspiration(5:09)

We'll talk about how we cultivate and capture inspiration in any given moment, as well as how we've used our emotional states to write our most personal songs.

We created 9 video practice tracks that you can jam to! Each track includes a play-along lead sheet that you can slow down, loop, and transpose to your liking!

Major Scales(6:08)

We're here to make the major scales more fun! Learning all your major scales and being able to play them fluidly and in tempo is essential if you want to expand your improv vocabulary and play effortlessly.

Natural Minor Scales(6:10)

Get ready to rock your natural minor scales in 6:10 with us in all keys! The natural minor scale. Gain some new inspiration for how to approach your improv by trading with us!

Sax & Drums in 4 Tempos(8:53)

Practicing in various tempos is key when it comes to mastering how to play in the groove. Play along with Leo by either playing his basslines, adding your own topline or a combination of both!

Pentatonic & Blues(6:08)

Get ready to play some pentatonic scales with us and our very special guest! Gain some new inspiration for how to approach your improv by trading with us!

Chord Tones(4:12)

Get down with your ii-V-I's using 1-3-5-7 in all keys! Comment below with any questions and tag us with your chord tones video if you play along!

Solo House Sax(2:58)

Rock out with Leo's Solo House Sax Practice Track! Use the transcriptions below to play along.

Carry On(5:57)

Follow along and trade with us on this track! This is the first of three tracks where you can learn our lines or improvse along with us.

Funky Squirrel(7:12)

This is our second improvisation track in C# Minor Concert! Play along, trade with us, or learn our lines.

Disco Donuts(6:24)

Our last, but not least improvisation track in F Minor Concert! You've never had this much jamming on the pentatonic and blues scales!

In this 6-part course, you'll learn how to play solo saxophone in public, for long periods of time, while using movement to accentuate the music. Integrate these techniques into your own style, and learn how to come up with songs on the spot. This is the first and only course where Leo explains all of his techniques, and we are pleased to present this one-of-a-kind experience! It's a really fun way to practice fundamentals and get your mind working fast while leveling up your performance chops.

Intro To Solo House Sax(10:44)

In this lesson I take you through how Brasshouse evolved into Solo House Sax and what musical styles inspired and influenced me.

Rhythm & Scales(12:12)

I'll teach you the core rhythm and scales that make up Solo House Sax and give you an exercise that you can use to practice different rhythmic variations so you can play in the groove.

Octave Jump Basslines(9:23)

We will cover how to do octave jumps and I'll teach you multiple variations that will help you spice up your phrasing. I'll also show you how to add the provided exercises into your practice routine.

Passing Tones(6:37)

Passing tones are a great tool to add to your improvisations, and I'll teach you multipe variations that you can add to your lines, and how to integrate them into your practice routine.

Big Jump Counterpoint(5:46)

This is where I'll teach you real Solo House Sax superpower of how to play the bassline and the melody at the same time! We'll cover multiple variations, and the formula for how to make up your own Big Jump Counterpoint.

Sound Effects(15:12)

In this video I reveal the secrets to my signature sound effects - The Leo P Gliss, The Raptor, Squealiez, and The Foghorn. This is the only place I teach these techniques!!!