Tania Zountsa

Saxophone lessons in Amsterdam and Utrecht

Hi, I'm Tania Zountsa, a Greek saxophonist, composer, improviser, and passionate saxophone teacher in Utrecht and Amsterdam.

Classical, Jazz, Blues, and Beyond

Whether you love jazz, Soul, R&B, blues, pop, or classical, we can work on the repertoire that inspires you most!

Beginners - All Ages

Just starting out? That's great! You'll learn to play your first tunes right away, while exploring how to create that awesome saxophone sound! Let's play together from the start, while learning by ear and imitation.

What else?

We'll work on breath control, a relaxed posture, embouchure, scales, reading sheet music and we make a start with improvisation. I'll encourage you to compose and explore your own musical voice. Rhythm and movement are central to my lessons, incorporating body percussion to internalise musical timing in an interactive way.

Children and Saxophone

Children can typically start from 8 years old, depending on their size and comfort with the instrument. The alto saxophone or the soprano saxophone are the best choice for younger beginners, due to smaller size and lighter weight.  My fun and engaging saxophone lessons for kids offer playful methods like games, movement, and familiar popular tunes to make learning exciting and are known for its cosy atmosphere. I make sure that your child will practise with pleasure and stays motivated.

Advanced - What to expect?

Sound development, breathing techniques, articulation, phrasing, music theory, harmonics, pentatonic scales, jazz harmony, rhythm studies, improvisation in jazz, blues, and free music, jazz standards, etudes, and complex repertoire.

Trial Lesson

The trial lesson is the best option to get acquainted, discuss your goals and wishes and of course I love to hear you play. You'll get an impression of how I teach, and we discuss lesson times, prices and location. I can give you advice about renting or buying a good and affordable instrument.

Where to find me?

I teach in Amsterdam at my studio at Treehouse NDSM. My studio in Amsterdam is equipped to record your melodies or solos. I also give lessons at my place in Utrecht Lunetten. I can come to you, in Utrecht, if preferred.

About Me

I'm Tania Zountsa, a Greek saxophonist, composer, and improviser based in the Netherlands. My musical journey began at the age of 9 with the guitar, where I developed a love for composition and improvisation. 

I fell in Love

I later studied classical double bass at the State Conservatory of Greece while exploring the saxophone. I instantly fell in love with the saxophone, connecting with its expressive tone and the unique ability to shape sound through breath and articulation.

Jazz and Pop

This passion led me to Brussels for private studies and eventually to the Netherlands, where I earned a bachelor's in jazz & pop saxophone at HKU Conservatory and a Master's in Music Performance. Throughout my career, I've performed across Greece, the Netherlands, and Finland, leading my ensemble Singularity Point and releasing my debut album "AWAKE" in 2022, with a second album coming soon!

My Compositions?

My compositions blend contemporary jazz with elements of ancient Greek music, reflecting my deep interest in ancient cultures, rituals, and improvisation. In 2022, I was awarded the Norma Fund for my projects MARUSKES and Lila Duo, and I continue to explore the fusion of music, dance, and visual arts through multidisciplinary collaboration.