Lesson Prices
5 Lesson Package
| Lessons | Adults | Up to 21 years |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 30 min. | €204,00 | €169,00 |
| 5 x 45 min. | €289,00 | €239,00 |
| 5 x 60 min. | €386,00 | €319,00 |
10 Lesson Package - Best Buy!
| Lessons | Adults | Up to 21 years |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x 30 min. | €362,00 | €299,00 |
| 10 x 45 min. | €543,00 | €449,00 |
| 10 x 60 min. | €640,00 | €529,00 |
Trial Lesson
| Lessons | Adults | Up to 21 years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 30 min. | €25,00 | €25,00 |
FREE trial lesson? When you book your first lesson pack!
Saxophone Lessons Rotterdam
My name is Max van Houtum. I am a saxophonist, bandleader and sax teacher in Rotterdam. I play concerts all over the country with Jazz, Rock, DJ, Funk, Blues, Pop and Reggae bands. I can help you explore your favourite music style, while developing an awesome sound and a relaxed technique.
Everyone is welcome!
My lessons are for students of all ages. It's never too late to start! A good age for children to start with saxophone is (about) with 8 years old. I teach in Dutch, English or Spanish.
Your Lessons, Your Goals!
Are you a big jazz lover and do you want to delve into the jazz tradition with heroes like Charlie Parker and Dexter Gordon? Do you prefer the blasting pop sound of Candy Dulfer? Or want to learn to play your favourite Taylor Swift hits on the saxophone? It's all possible! With my experience, I will help you walk your musical path.
Don't have an instrument yet?
I can guide you in buying or renting your first saxophone. Whether you play baritone, tenor, alto or soprano doesn't matter; I can teach students on all saxophones.
The Start of the Journey
It all starts with creating a good sound, by means of the correct blowing technique. Then you learn the first fingerings and play simple songs with the notes you have mastered. You also learn to read sheet music, scales, theory, musical ear development and improvisation.
Intermediate and advanced
The topics that are covered in the beginner lessons remain relevant, but they become increasingly complex. You're never done learning in the fields of improvisation, scales, jazz harmony, music theory and ear development.
I always apply these topics to the music you want to learn as soon as possible. The goal is to give you all the tools and skills you need, to eventually explore your favourite music independently.
How?
We do this by means of transcription and imitation, among other things. Music is a language, and you learn it through the combination of grammar and vocabulary (the exercises) on the one hand and copying people and having conversations on the other (Imitation, transcription and improvisation). Together we can unravel the secrets of your musical idols and the mechanics of the music you play.
Take a trial lesson and get acquainted!
In the trial lesson you can tell me what kind of music you like and what you would like to be able to play on your sax. You will get an impression of how I can help you get there, and I will give you your first exercise to take home with you, so you can get started right away.
Lesson Location
I teach at my studio, but I can also come to you, and we will have the lesson at your home. Online lessons are also possible.
About Me
I have been playing the saxophone since I was ten and studied jazz at Codarts, the Rotterdam Conservatory, where I graduated. I play tenor saxophone and baritone saxophone. I regularly perform in all kinds of different styles, at all kinds of different occasions at locations throughout the country.
Festivals and Bands
My own band, Sirocco, is a 10-piece afro-beat band, with which we mainly play at festivals. In addition, I play straight-ahead jazz in various line-ups, I play as a saxophonist with DJ, I play as a soloist and as a member of horn sections in various bands. For example, I played in a 70's rock band and a lot of modern jazz, blues, funk, reggae, pop and in orchestras.