Some links to the great people we work with….
Course Leaders:
Alan Barnes – Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist
Alex Clarke – Finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, Alex is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile young saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene
Andy Scott – Manchester based Saxophonist, Educator and Composer Genius
Anna Brooks – An internationally acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, musical director, music arranger, and recording artist
Bob Reynolds – Jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award-winning member of Snarky Puppy
Brandon Allen – London based jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger
Chez Taylor – Chez a Multitalented saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist
Dan Mar-Molinero – Southampton Based Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger
Dave O’Higgins – One of the UK’s most recognisable saxophonists in jazz
Denys Baptiste – Iconic saxophone player Denys Baptiste is a keystone in the British jazz scene
Derek Nash – Sax Appeal, Jools Holland Saxophonist Extraordinaire
Emma Johnson – Internationally acclaimed clarinettist, recitalist, chamber musician, recording artist and lecturer
Frank Griffith – renowned jazz saxophonist and clarinettist
James Rae – As a composer, James Rae is one of Europe’s most published writers of educational wind music. He has at present over 120 publications to his credit published mainly by Universal Edition.
Janek Gwizdala – London-born, US-based bass player, and record producer Janek Gwizdala has been on the international music scene for over twenty years, touring as a band leader and working as musical director or sideman with some of the most respected names in the industry.
Jay Metcalf (Better Sax) – Youtube sensation, saxophonist and educator
Jody Espina – Internationally acclaimed Saxophonist, Jazz educator and President of JodyJazz mouthpieces
Krzysztof Urbanski – London and Yorkshire based Saxophonist and Composer
Liane Carroll – Liane Carroll is an award-winning jazz singer described by Jamie Cullum as “one of the greatest singers we have in this country”
Matt Ford – One of the UK’s most experienced and in-demand Swing Era vocalist
Mike Hall – Manchester based Saxophonist, Educator and Jazzer!
Naomi Sullivan – Head of saxophone at the excellent Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Nigel Price – Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business
Pete Long – The U.K.’s boss man, skipper, gaffer, guv’nor, top dog, number one, big cheese, big noise, curry lovin’ bigwig of the Big Band scene
Rob Buckland – Rob has crafted a career around his primary work as a saxophonist that defies categorisation. Moving effortlessly between genres, performing as classical soloist, chamber musician, contemporary specialist and improviser, with an international reputation as an insightful and forward-thinking educator
Snake Davis – Snake Davis is well established as one of the World’s leading Saxophonists
Simon Willescroft – Simon Willescroft is a British saxophonist, whose work has included performing with Duran Duran
Tim Garland – British saxophonist and reed player Tim Garland is a forward-thinking jazz musician whose inventive style often crosses the boundaries between modern creative improvisation and contemporary classical composition.
Tony Kofi – Award winning British jazz saxophonist
Yolanda Charles – Yolanda Charles MBE is a British musician and teacher. She has played bass guitar with Paul Weller, David A. Stewart, Robbie Williams, Mick Jagger, The Waterboys and Hans Zimmer to name a fewk
Current Sponsors:
Astute Music – Astute Music is a UK-based specialist music publishing company for the inquisitive & versatile musician
Bam Cases – BAM cases are available for violin, viola, cello, wind instruments and guitars. The instrument cases by the French manufacturer BAM combine contemporary, modern urban design with innovative, ultra light materials
D’Addario Woodwinds – D’Addario Woodwinds is a leading manufacturer of clarinet and saxophone reeds
Henri SELMER Paris – Henri SELMER Paris is a French family-owned enterprise, manufacturer of musical instruments based at Mantes-la-Ville near Paris
JodyJazz Inc. – Premium quality American made mouthpieces
Key Leaves – Seattle-based family business specializing in woodwind care products that leave keys open to dry clean
Leblanc – The shaping of our sound. With more than 250 years in the making and a dedication to innovation and quality, Leblanc has an illustrious heritage
Légère Reeds Ltd – Légère produces premium synthetic clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe reeds
P. Mauriat – P. Mauriat saxophones take pride in providing the most ergonomic and efficient instruments for the musicians of the world
Rovner – Handmade ligatures & mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinet for all types of music
sax.co.uk – All things saxophone retailer
SYOS – Paris based mouthpiece company, combining science with sound
Tomplay™ – A cross-platform app that allows users to play along with pre-recorded audio versions of a piece while following the sheet music
Trevor James Saxophones – Trevor James Saxophones are a well-established British manufacturer of saxes and flutes
Vandoren Paris – Manufacturer of mouthpieces, reeds, and accessories for the clarinet and saxophone families
Yanagisawa Saxophones – Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Co., Ltd. is a Japanese woodwind instrument manufacturing company known for its range of professional grade saxophones
Past Sponsors:
BetterSax – As the founder of BetterSax.com Jay’s mission is to help developing saxophone players break away from traditional music learning methods and discover a more efficient, practical and fun way to become a Better Sax player
Conn-Selmer Europe – A leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur, and professional use
Dawkes Music – Maidenhead based music retailer
Marca Reeds – Five generations of expertise in the art of growing fine French cane
McGill Music Sax School Online – Sax School is the easiest, fastest and most effective way to learn to play the sax
Music Corner – Musical Instrument Hire
Yamaha Saxophones – Probably the biggest of the “big four”, Yamaha saxophones place in the sax world is well established
Miscalleneous:
Andrew Blee – UK based Saxophonist and Teacher
Coda Music Centre – A vital award-winning charity, Coda Music Trust provides education, life-long learning and innovative arts and health programmes
DG Music – Woodwind and brass musical instrument repairs & servicing
Forza Saxophone Quartet – UK Based Sax Quartet (specialising in early jazz)
The Boogie Bumpers – 1930s & 40s Dance Band
The Jazz Podcast – Rob Cope and Tara Minton bring you The Jazz Podcast, in conversation with musicians from around the world
The Little Music Stop – Stationary, gifts, games and more
The Red Fez Orchestra – 1920s & 30s Dance Band (Gatsby Style)