Saxophone Teachers NYC

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Whether you’re a complete beginner or sharpening your hard bop vocabulary, our saxophone teachers in NYC will meet you exactly where you are. The New York Jazz Workshop offers private saxophone lessons with a roster of working professional saxophonists and dedicated educators.

Our approach is rooted in jazz, but our teachers are versatile performers fluent in rock, funk, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and contemporary styles. Developing your jazz foundation will make you a stronger musician in any genre.

Saxophone lessons can take place at our dedicated studio in Midtown Manhattan, at your teacher’s studio in neighborhoods across the city, or online from anywhere in the world. You can also explore our full faculty here.

Why Study Saxophone at the New York Jazz Workshop?

Professional NYC Musicians

Every teacher is an active performer on the NYC music scene. You learn technique and musicality from someone who plays it every night.

All Styles, All Levels

Complete beginners to advanced players — jazz, rock, funk, Latin, Brazilian and more. Our teachers build a foundation that travels across every genre.

Flexible Location & Free Studio Time

In-person at our Midtown Manhattan studio (studio time is free when you lesson there), at your teacher’s studio elsewhere in the city, or online from anywhere in the world.

Simple Scheduling & Billing

We handle booking, scheduling, and billing through our platform. You focus on playing — we take care of the logistics.

W-2 Employees & Fully Insured

We hire our teachers as W-2 employees. That means fair pay, sick leave, access to a retirement plan with employer matching, and full payroll protections — something that’s still rare in music education, but shouldn’t be. All teachers are also covered by workers’ compensation and general liability insurance.

The NYJW Guarantee

Not satisfied after your first lesson? We’ll connect you with a different instructor at no additional cost. Your progress is our priority.

Meet Our Saxophone Teachers in NYC

All teachers offer in-person lessons in Manhattan and/or Brooklyn, and online lessons worldwide.

Patience Higgins

Saxophones Clarinet Flute French Horn Beginner Intermediate Advanced In Person Online

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe Overview Private Lessons Locations Biography Patience Higgins, from Greenville, South Carolina, is a renowned saxophonist and multi-reed instrumentalist. Higgins has been a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra for the last twenty years. He has also toured and recorded with Frank Foster and Count Basie Orchestra, Savion Glover, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles, Muhal Richard Abrams, Archie Shepp, Sam Rivers, Barry Harris, Charles Tolliver, Bobby Watson & Tailor […]

Rates start at: $151
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Eli Hershiser

Private Saxophone Lesson Beginner Intermediate Advanced In Person Online

Saxophone Overview Private Lessons Locations Photos & Videos Teaching Topics and Philosophy Teaching Topics: Sound and Individuality-Becoming familiar with a sound you’re already producing, and being aware enough to work on and develop sound further through listening and exploration. Fundamental Saxophone Technique– Including Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Time Feel and Sight Reading. Forming a practice routine that best fits YOU to target your weaknesses when it comes to the basic fundamentals of saxophone playing. Listening– A […]

Rates start at: $84
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Richard Philbin

Saxophone Clarinet Flute EWI Beginner Intermediate Advanced Online

Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, EWI Overview Private Lessons Locations Teaching Topics and Philosophy Teaching TopicsInstruments: saxophone, clarinet, flute, EWITechnique, theory, ear training, improvisation, composition Teaching PhilosophyTechnique, theory, and general musicianship are foundational proficiencies necessary for any musician to progress with and enjoy the pursuit of music. An effective pedagogical strategy will develop all of these areas in tandem, tailoring specific exercises to meet deficiencies. Equally important is for the student’s specific interests to be addressed; as […]

Rates start at: $81
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Sunhyun Yoo

Beginner Intermediate Advanced In Person Online

Alto Saxophone Overview Private Lessons Locations Photos & Videos Teaching Topics and Philosophy Teaching Topics:Basic Training – Working on embouchure, breathe controlling and tone, fingerings and healthy posture, tonguing and articulation are the key to long term goal. By covering these elements will help students to play with a good sound and a better intonation. Applying Music Theory – Learning music theory is one of the most critical subjects for anyone to become a better […]

Rates start at: $91
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Igor Lumpert

Beginner Intermediate Advanced In Person Online

Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet, Accordion Overview Private Lessons Locations Photos & Videos Teaching Topics and Philosophy My teaching philosophy is intuitive, shaped by many years of teaching, writing, and performing in the idiom of jazz. Through this deep immersion, I have developed a unique approach that balances tradition with personal expression. I believe in guiding students to find their own voices while grounding them in the rich history and language of jazz. My goal is to […]

Rates start at: $99
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Not sure which teacher is right for you? Contact us and we’ll match you with the best fit based on your goals, schedule, and location.

The NYJW Guarantee: If you’re not fully satisfied after your first lesson, we’ll connect you with a different instructor at no additional charge. Your progress matters — and we stand behind every teacher on our roster.

How Private Saxophone Lessons Work at NYJW

Lesson Format

All lessons are private and one-on-one, typically 45 or 60 minutes. Your teacher tailors every session to your goals — technique, repertoire, reading, or improvisation. Lessons are purchased in packages for convenience.

Where Lessons Take Place

  • Our Midtown Manhattan studio at 265 West 37th Street
  • Your teacher’s private studio in Brooklyn or other NYC neighborhoods
  • Online via Zoom or FaceTime — available worldwide

Scheduling & Billing

Scheduling is handled through our online platform at https://app.newyorkjazzworkshop.com. Lesson packages are billed monthly. You can reschedule with reasonable notice, and our team is always available to help.

What to Expect

Your first lesson is an assessment and orientation — your teacher will get to know your background and goals, then design a learning path that makes sense for you. Progress is visible from the very first session.

We hire our teachers as W-2 employees. That means fair pay, sick leave, access to a retirement plan with employer matching, and full payroll protections — something that’s still rare in music education, but shouldn’t be.

Ready to Start Your Saxophone Journey?

Browse our teachers above, pick the right fit, and buy a lesson package directly online — or contact us and we’ll help match you.

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