my name is
alex saxon
I am a musician & teacher based in the North East of England.
Alex began his musical journey at Rochdale Music Centre where he played saxophone, flute, clarinet and bass guitar with the Youth Concert, Wind and Big Bands.
He has earned two national 'outstanding soloist' awards and clinched second place in a prominent national Music for Youth competition.
Over twenty years of dedication have seen him establish himself as a proficient multi-instrumentalist and teacher in the North East of England and beyond.
i work in
The Northern Music Centre, various schools around Newcastle, and the Whitley Bay Music Rooms.
I’m trained in
Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music, with a BMus degree from the University of Sunderland (in affiliation with the Glasshouse, Gateshead).
I PLAY IN
A leading North East wedding band called the House of Sax Experience; I also play for the esteemed Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir.
what i can do for you
1
MUSIC & MUSIC THEORY TUITION
- Grades & exam preparation
- Classical, jazz, Rock School, performance grades
- Music for pleasure
2
GIGS & LIVE PERFORMANCE
- Weddings and celebrations
- Corporate and casual events
- Individual or group performance
- Dep (substitute) musician
3
OTHER MUSICAL SERVICES
- Creative composition, arrangements and recording
- Transcription
- Session musician
MUSIC & THEORY TUITION
about the northern
music centre
about the whitley
bay music rooms
I tutor from the Northern Music Centre, the Whitley Bay Music Rooms and several North East schools.
I tutor the following instruments to a professional (incl. diploma) standard:
- Alto/tenor saxophone
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Bass guitar
I can also tutor Music Theory to grade 5. Recorder tuition is often available upon request.
I also teach in a peripatetic capacity at several schools in the North East of England. In-school tuition is arranged through respective music departments and in line with academic policy.
exam preparation
Grade accreditations are a great way to demonstrate musical capability and are often pursued by students applying to higher education. I offer tailored learning programmes depending on the style(s) of music that students are interested in:
Classical
- All ABRSM or Trinity grades
- Saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass guitar
Jazz
- All ABRSM or Trinity grades
- Saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass guitar
Rock School
- All grades
- Bass guitar only
Performance
- All ABRSM or Trinity grades
- Saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass guitar
Music grades 6 - 8 may earn students additional UCAS points, depending on the grade achieved.
TESTIMONIALS
2021-2025
music for pleasure
Musical ability is not limited to sight-reading and the passing of examinations! The arts of improvisation, composition, arrangement and transcription are also key to a well-rounded experience of music.
Improvisation: on-the-spot creation of music, often alongside other musicians. Improv’ is a fundamental aspect of many traditions including jazz, rock and folk.
Composition: the process of writing original music and organising its various musical elements.
Arrangement: adapting a piece of music (e.g. its harmony or rhythm) to create a new version or interpretation of the original composition.
Transcription: the skill of listening to a piece of music and notating it in written form.
GIGS & LIVE PERFORMANCE
house of sax experience
- Resident saxophonist in a leading North East function band
- Freestyle sax with house/club music and live percussion
- Available for weddings, celebrations and other corporate events
individual performance
- Corporate or casual events
- Backing tracks and playlists curated per event
- Fully self-equipped with a speaker system
Here's a showcase
of some of my creative work
House of Sax performance feat. DJ set and live percussion (during an afternoon wedding reception)
House of Sax live online from The Forum: promotional showreel.
Saxophonist, flautist and bass guitarist for the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre's award-winning production of Cinderella (Awarded ‘Best Music’ in the Great British Pantomime Awards 2020).
Saxophonist in Hairy Biker’s Si King & The King Cush Band: ‘a collaboration of the UK's finest session musicians, showcasing Classic Hits & Original Funk & Soul.’
Saxophonist in ‘Nick Pride and the Pimptones’ with whom I have toured the UK & Europe.
Transcription of ‘From Darkness’ by Zac Zinger.
Original Bass Guitar composition.
Dep musician in local funk & soul events.
Improvised flute solo for ‘Red’ by Wingbeats music.
Live performance at the Mouth of Tyne festival, playing with Nick Pride and the Pimptones.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
“Alex is a truly gifted musician who brings his own character to every instrument he chooses to master. It’s a pleasure to play with him and even more of a pleasure to listen to him. His enthusiasm to play and do more is inspirational."
Levi Saxelby, AMV Music, House Of Sax
“Alex is undoubtedly one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. He has the perfect blend of talent, skill, professionalism and sense of humour making him an asset in any musical setting, be it live or in the studio. His extensive knowledge of wind and brass instruments make him a fantastic sectional arranger who has some fantastic recordings of many projects he’s arranged for under his belt."
Ben Helm, Guitarist and Teacher
“I always look forward to my lessons with Alex - we have a lot of fun and he lets me steer the direction of my learning according to my own personal music tastes and goals. He’s both patient and knowledgable, and is himself incredibly talented and inspiring as a musician. My confidence both musically and personally has inspired massively over the past few years thanks to him, and he will frequently go above and beyond to support me. Alex is not only a brilliant teacher, but has grown to be a good friend as well.”
Emily, saxophone student
“Alex is a tremendous teacher. Since I started learning saxophone, he has taught me to play, taught me to read music, and taught me to compose songs. His knowledge and skill are evident and his lessons are always fun and engaging, and always fly by. I’d highly recommend him if you are looking to learn to play.”
PAUl, saxophone student
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