My name is Alfredo Lopes. I am a Portuguese-Australian musician/composer/educator and I have been performing and writing as a professional since 1993. I have an Associate Diploma of Jazz Studies from Sydney Conservatorium of Music,a Bachelor Of Contemporary Music (Honours degree) from Southern Cross University, and a doctorate of music degree from Queensland Conservatorium of Music. I have taught woodwinds at various states and private schools in Australia, preparing students for exams and various school and public performances, equipping students with a thorough understanding of music theory, performance, improvisation and composition fundamentals for more than 20 years.

In this course you will learn how to:

• Set up your reed, mouthpiece and saxophone correctly;

• Hold the saxophone correctly (Learn about finger placement and posture);

• Produce a good sound;

• Play with a good sense of pulse and in time;

• Tongue and articulate notes and phrases;

• Develop the ability to read and recognise basic rhythms and notes on a treble clef staff;

• Play the chromatic scale: 1st octave (notes on the staff and fingerings on the saxophone);

• Play the chromatic scale: 2nd octave (notes on the staff and fingerings on the saxophone);

• Play the chromatic scale: Upper register (remaining notes on the staff and fingerings on the saxophone);

• Create a practice routine and set goals.